Lake Umeda

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]

References

^ "梅田湖（桐生川ダム）". 管理釣り場ポータル (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-11-27.
^ "Kiryu River Dam City Hall Website".
^ 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

[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.

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