| Lake Hibara | |
| Location: | Kitashiobara |
| Coords: | 37.6833°N 140.0556°W |
| Basin Countries: | Japan |
| Area: | 10.7km2 |
| Max-Depth: | 30.5m (100.1feet) |
| Volume: | 0.13km3 |
| Shore: | 31.5km (19.6miles) |
| Elevation: | 822m (2,697feet) |
| Pushpin Map: | Japan |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Lake Hibara in Japan. |
is a lake located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and is the largest of the lakes in the Bandai Highland.[1]
A mesotrophic lake, Lake Hibara was formed as a result of the July 15, 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. The resulting debris avalanche created a natural dam that then filled with water, submerging . The remains of Hibara Village still lie at the bottom of the lake.[2]
A tourist industry has built up around Lake Hibara, offering hiking trails, pleasure cruises, and campgrounds and other lodging. In the winter, ice fishing is popular.