Lake Umeda (梅田湖 Umeda-ko) is a dam lake on the north side of Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.[1] The name translates to Plum Field Lake, or Plum Lake. Lake Umeda sits at 226m above sea level and the Kiryu Dam that holds the lake is 262m above sea.[2] There is a bridge called Ohashi (大橋 Oohashi) that bisects the lake. The lake is approximately 13 kilometers from Kiryu City and a frequent recreation area for residents in the Kiryu area. Common activities around the lake include fishing, hiking, and cycling.[3]

Lake Umeda from the Ohashi Bridge facing south towards the Kiryu Dam
Lake Umeda facing north from the Ohashi Bridge

References

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  1. ^ "梅田湖(桐生川ダム)". 管理釣り場ポータル (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-11-27.
  2. ^ "Kiryu River Dam City Hall Website".
  3. ^ RobMcManmon (2020-11-27). "The Lake Umeda Recreation Area, Kiryu". Bike Tour Japan. Retrieved 2020-11-27.

36°28′44.4″N 139°24′46.1″E / 36.479000°N 139.412806°E / 36.479000; 139.412806