Lake Chōkai
Japan, 山形県 · Near 遊佐町
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Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.
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Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.
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- Cover photo:Wikipedia / Mount Chōkai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Mount Chōkai:Wikimedia Commons / Mount_Chōkai_(2017-05-19)_-_Flickr.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Hottai Falls:Wikimedia Commons / Hottainotaki_20070716.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Kisakata:Wikimedia Commons / Scenery_of_Kisakata_20180526b.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Iwaidō Caves:Wikipedia / Iwaidō Caves · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Quick Info
| Country | Japan |
| Region | 山形県 |
| Nearest City | 遊佐町 |
| Difficulty | easy Estimated |
| Best Times | Sunrise, Sunset Estimated |
| Drone | unknown |
| Parking | Unknown |