Zao Okama (Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture)
Zao Okama (Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Zao Okama is a beautiful crater lake formed at the crater mouth of the Zao mountain range. It is a popular scenic spot, also known as Goshiki-numa (Five-Colored Lake). Its name, "Okama (Five-Colored Lake)," comes from the fact that the color of its surface changes constantly depending on the weather, sunlight, and the composition of the lake bottom.
