Lake Otori, deep in the Asahi mountains. The giant fish Takitaro is said to live here, and surveys have been carried out many times.
Legend Site
Lake Otori
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| Encyclopedia | Takitaro |
|---|---|
| Location | Yamagata Tsuruoka |
| Type of place | Pond or lake |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A giant-fish cryptid said to live in Lake Otori in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. There are sightings of fish over 2 meters long, and surveys have been carried out many times. The leading theory is that it is an unusually large char or similar fish.