Lake Miyagase (宮ヶ瀬湖) is a lake within the Aiko District of Kanagawa, Japan, located between Sagamihara and Atsugi.[1] The lake offers views of Tanzawa Mountains, including Mount Hiru. The lake is a man-made reservoir and formed by the Miyagase Dam, and is a source of drinking water for Yokohama and Tokyo.

Lake Miyagase
宮ヶ瀬湖
Lake Miyagase 宮ヶ瀬湖 is located in Kanagawa Prefecture
Lake Miyagase 宮ヶ瀬湖
Lake Miyagase
宮ヶ瀬湖
LocationAiko District, Kanagawa
Coordinates35°31′46″N 139°13′44″E / 35.52953°N 139.229°E / 35.52953; 139.229
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsNakatsu River, Hayata River
Primary outflowsNakatsu River
Basin countriesJapan
Max. length5.68 km (3.53 mi)
Max. width1.07 km (0.66 mi)
Surface area4.60 km2 (1.78 sq mi)
Water volume0.193 km3 (156,000 acre⋅ft)
SettlementsAikawa, Kanagawa

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  1. ^ "JED Engineers Participate in Bilateral Boat Race on Lake Miyagase". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

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