Located in Gifu Prefecture, just outside the city of Seki, the pond sits at the foot of a hill next to a small Shinto shrine. In fact, the picturesque pond was nameless until a few years ago when photos of it appeared online and people compared it to the pond in Monet's Water Lilies paintings. It was then that it became known as Monet's Pond, and now thousands of people flock to the site to admire its beauty.
The atmosphere created by its water lilies, lush vegetation, and the Japanese koi that inhabit it has made this place a must-see. Interestingly, the water in this pond is completely crystal clear, as its spring water is nutrient-free. Mount Koga, where the spring originates, is made of a volcanic rock called rhyolite, which lacks the nutrients necessary for microbial growth. The water's transparency enhances its beauty, as it seems to change color even with slight variations in light.
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