Lake Yo

Lake Yo [云匆; よ・く] is a lake located in southern Saka Prefecture. It is the largest body of water in the prefecture and one of the major lakes of the Honzura region. It has a central island called Nakaido.
For hundreds of years, Lake Yo and its surrounding area was the destination of the Yomizu Pilgrimage, which started in the capital and ended at Yomizu Temple. The temple no longer stands today, but a small monument has been erected on Nakaido Island to commemorate this piece of local history.
Lake Yo is the largest lake in Kanton to freeze over completely in winter. Along the lake shore are several outdoor hot springs and a sand beach with naturally heated sand and hot ground water.
Category:Rivers & Lakes