Juniko Lake (Fukaura Town, Nishitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) - Juniko (Twelve Lakes) is a group of small lakes and ponds located in Fukaura Town, Nishitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture. Surrounded by beech forests at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, it is a popular tourist destination with a beautiful natural landscape. The name "Juniko" (Twelve Lakes) symbolizes the number of lakes, and in fact, there are more than 30 ponds, large and small, scattered throughout the area.