When viewed from above, the lake’s heart shape comes into full view.
The small lake became an overnight sensation once it was featured in a popular Japanese television commercial.
There are even helicopter tours that take travelers to get a glimpse of the lake.
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The aerial view is also good for another reason.
Lake Toyoni is located within a protected forest that is home to many wild animals.
This also includes a large population of brown bears, which hikers are told to be aware of.
