Takanami Pond at the foot of Mount Myojo. Sightings of the giant fish Namitaro are told, and a sign introducing it stands by the pond.
Sighting & Incident Site
Takanami Pond
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Positions on the map are a rough guide to the area where a legend or sighting is set. Most pins are placed at representative points of a municipality or prefecture (outside Japan, a city position rounded to about 10 km, or the country), not at the exact place.
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| Encyclopedia | Namitaro |
|---|---|
| Location | Niigata Itoigawa |
| Type of place | Pond or lake |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A giant-fish cryptid said to live in Takanami Pond in Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture. It is said to be 2 to 4 meters long and is seen as a carp-like fish. One theory is that it is a carp that has lived long and grown huge.