Photo by Miyagi Prefecture

Photo by Miyagi Prefecture

Photo by Xander McGrouther

  • In the southern Zao highlands, at the foot of Mount Fubo in Shichikashuku, lies the mesmerizing Lake Choro. Like the Yamabiko Bridge a short hike away, Lake Choro is also counted among the Thirty-six Scenic Views of Mount Zao. The spectacular reflection of forested Mount Fubo in the mirror-like waters of the lake makes this one of the best spots in the region to view the changing colors of the leaves in autumn. Tucked away in a lesser-visited part of Miyagi, visitors here can have the lake practically to themselves. Rent a rowboat and paddle out across the lake for gorgeous views from every angle.

  • Last Update
    October 16, 2023

    Area Mt. Zao

Details

ADDRESS

Choro, Shichikashuku-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi-ken 989-0508

ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT

About 80 minutes by bus from Shiroishi Station (白石駅) or Shiroishi-Zao Station (白石蔵王駅), followed by a 15-minute walk. Board a Shichikashuku Shiroishi Line (七ヶ宿白石線) bus bound for Shichikashuku-machi Yakuba (七ヶ宿町役場), alight at the final stop. Transfer to a Shichikashuku Choro Line (七ヶ宿長老線) bus bound for Yokokawa・Choro (横川・長老), alight at Choro-ko Higashi (長老湖東). Bus timetables here (Shichikashuku Shiroishi Line) and here (Shichikashuku Choro Line).

ADMISSION

Lake: Free
Rowboats: ¥800 for 30 minutes

CREDIT CARDS

Not accepted

LANGUAGES

Japanese only

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

No

HOURS

Lake: Always open
Rowboats: 10:00–16:00

PHONE

0224-37-2177

OFFICIAL URL

https://town.shichikashuku.miyagi.jp/sightseeing/view/chourouko.html

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