Lake Okushima is a beautiful lake just above Shima Onsen. Because of its mesmerising shade of blue-green, it has gotten the nickname "Shima Blue".

The surrounding mountains create a picturesque backdrop to go canoeing or standup paddling.

Lake Okushima is located in Joushinetsu Kogen National Park on the border of Niigata Prefecture.I. You even have the extraordinary chance to encounter wild animals such as antelopes, monkeys, wild birds, squirrels, and flying squirrels.
🐻 Please be always aware of bears in their non-hibernation period!