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Lake Bishimu ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 秘心湖, Bishimu-ho) also known as the Sacred Lake ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 神聖湖, Shinsyō-ho) or Thousand Temple Lake ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 千寺湖, Senguran-ho), is a large {{wp|freshwater|freshwater}} {{wp|lake|lake}} located at the heart of [[Kunho|Kunho]] from which the region of [[Kunho|Kunho]] was name after. It's both the largest lake and freshwater lake, including being the deepest lake in [[Esonice|Esonice]]. Lake Bishimu is also an {{wp|ancient lake|ancient lake}} and the oldest lake in the country, being over 5.3 million years old.
Lake Bishimu ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 秘心湖, Bishimu-ho) also known as the Sacred Lake ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 神聖湖, Shinsyō-ho) or Thousand Temple Lake ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 千寺湖, Senguran-ho), is a large {{wp|freshwater|freshwater}} {{wp|lake|lake}} located at the heart of [[Kunho|Kunho]] from which the region of [[Kunho|Kunho]] was named after. It's both the largest lake and freshwater lake, including being the deepest lake in [[Esonice|Esonice]]. Lake Bishimu is also an {{wp|ancient lake|ancient lake}} and the oldest lake in the country, being over 5.3 million years old.


The lake holds a tremendous significance in [[Culture of Esonice|Esonian culture]] due to its importance within Esonice’s indigenous [[Shinshi|Shinshi faith]] and its [[Shinshi#mythology|creation myth]], with it being the most sacred place in the faith. Due to its role and sanctity, the lake is considered what is known as a [[Shinshi#Muba|“muba”]] ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 御場), sacred places inhabited by spirits and ancestors and where they’re venerated. However the lake is considered an unusual example of a muba due to its size and containing various other muba within it, earning it the unique name of  “dai-muba” (Esonian:大御場) roughly meaning a big sacred place in {{wp|English|Anglish}}. The muba in question within Lake Bishimu are the several islands scattered across it’s waters known as the [[Lake Bishimu#Sacred Islands|Sacred Islands]], in Esonian called the “Muba Islands” ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]:御場島々, muba shimajima). Several of the islands have [[Lake Bishimu#Shinshist|Shinshi shrines]], [[Lake Bishimu#Phosattist|Phosattist temples and monasteries]] built on them and are inhabited by priests and monks.
The lake holds a tremendous significance in [[Culture of Esonice|Esonian culture]] due to its importance within Esonice’s indigenous [[Shinshi|Shinshi faith]] and its [[Shinshi#mythology|creation myth]], with it being the most sacred place in the faith. Due to its role and sanctity, the lake is considered what is known as a [[Shinshi#Muba|“''muba''”]] ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 御場), sacred places inhabited by spirits and ancestors and where they’re venerated. However the lake is considered an unusual example of a muba due to its size and containing various other muba within it, earning it the unique name of  “''dai-muba''” (Esonian:大御場) roughly meaning a big sacred place in {{wp|English|Anglish}}. The muba in question within Lake Bishimu are the several islands scattered across it’s waters known as the [[Lake Bishimu#Sacred Islands|Sacred Islands]], in Esonian called the “Muba Islands” ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]:御場島々, muba shimajima). Several of the islands have [[Lake Bishimu#Shinshist|Shinshi shrines]], [[Lake Bishimu#Phosattist|Phosattist temples and monasteries]] built on them and are inhabited by priests and monks.


Alongside the lake's importance in religion, Lake Bishimu also holds significance in other parts of Esonian culture such as [[Esonian culture#Visual arts|art]] and [[Esonian culture#Literature|literature]] both due to its importance and proximity to historic culture’s centres such as Esonice’s former capital of [[Hasakyo|Hasakyo]] on the [[Hasakyo#Geography|Nagaoka Peninsula]] and current capital of [[Maimedo|Maimedo]] from which the [[Maimedo#Geography|Perfume River]] flows through and flows out into the [[Maimedo#Geography|Maimedo Lagoon]], including the lake’s vital regional role in transportation and trade. The lake was very frequently depicted in various pieces of artwork from several art periods, including often being referenced in poetry and historical accounts such as battles. Over the years Lake Bishimu also became a popular tourist site, also considered to be a natural wonder.
Alongside the lake's importance in religion, Lake Bishimu also holds significance in other parts of Esonian culture such as [[Culture of Esonice#Visual arts|art]] and [[Culture of Esonice#Literature|literature]] both due to its importance and proximity to historic cultural centres such as Esonice’s former capital of [[Hasakyo|Hasakyo]] on the [[Hasakyo#Geography|Nagaoka Peninsula]] and current capital of [[Maimedo|Maimedo]] from which the [[Maimedo#Geography|Perfume River]] flows through and flows out into the [[Maimedo#Geography|Maimedo Lagoon]], including the lake’s vital regional role in transportation and trade. The lake was very frequently depicted in various pieces of artwork from several art periods, including often being referenced in poetry and historical accounts such as battles. Over the years Lake Bishimu also became a popular tourist site, also considered to be a natural wonder.


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Lake Bishimu
秘心湖
Lake bishimu torii scene.jpg
The lake as viewed from --- Shrine, --- Island.
LocationKunho Province, Esonice
TypeAncient lake, freshwater
Primary inflows203 rivers
Primary outflowsPerfume River
Basin countriesEsonice
Max. depth183 m (600 ft)
Islands26
SettlementsHasakyo, Kusama, Kadota

Lake Bishimu (Esonian: 秘心湖, Bishimu-ho) also known as the Sacred Lake (Esonian: 神聖湖, Shinsyō-ho) or Thousand Temple Lake (Esonian: 千寺湖, Senguran-ho), is a large freshwater lake located at the heart of Kunho from which the region of Kunho was named after. It's both the largest lake and freshwater lake, including being the deepest lake in Esonice. Lake Bishimu is also an ancient lake and the oldest lake in the country, being over 5.3 million years old.

The lake holds a tremendous significance in Esonian culture due to its importance within Esonice’s indigenous Shinshi faith and its creation myth, with it being the most sacred place in the faith. Due to its role and sanctity, the lake is considered what is known as a “muba” (Esonian: 御場), sacred places inhabited by spirits and ancestors and where they’re venerated. However the lake is considered an unusual example of a muba due to its size and containing various other muba within it, earning it the unique name of “dai-muba” (Esonian:大御場) roughly meaning a big sacred place in Anglish. The muba in question within Lake Bishimu are the several islands scattered across it’s waters known as the Sacred Islands, in Esonian called the “Muba Islands” (Esonian:御場島々, muba shimajima). Several of the islands have Shinshi shrines, Phosattist temples and monasteries built on them and are inhabited by priests and monks.

Alongside the lake's importance in religion, Lake Bishimu also holds significance in other parts of Esonian culture such as art and literature both due to its importance and proximity to historic cultural centres such as Esonice’s former capital of Hasakyo on the Nagaoka Peninsula and current capital of Maimedo from which the Perfume River flows through and flows out into the Maimedo Lagoon, including the lake’s vital regional role in transportation and trade. The lake was very frequently depicted in various pieces of artwork from several art periods, including often being referenced in poetry and historical accounts such as battles. Over the years Lake Bishimu also became a popular tourist site, also considered to be a natural wonder.

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Area and use

A turtle-shaped pleasure boat docked by a pier at the port of Kusama

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Geography

The lake as viewed north of Hasakyo on the Nagaoka peninsula
Map of Lake Bishimu

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Natural history

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Fauna

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Environmental legislation

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Archeology

Old Esonian coins from the 17th century recovered from lake at Hasakyo's Museum of Esonian History

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Cultural and religious significance

Evening at Lake Bishimu (July 1886) by Iverican impressionist Solomon Simeon
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Sacred Islands

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Shinshist

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Image Name Deity Founded Island Description
Example image.svg Grand Shrine of --- --- Tsukomichibiku, Bimotarasu 7th century B.C.E --- Island ---島 --- is one of the oldest religious sites not only in Kunho but all of Esonice, considered to be one of the most

sacred shrines dedicated to the worship of Bimotarasu and Tsukomichibiku, the San and Mun spirits.

Example image.svg --- --- --- --- Maifu Island 舞波島 ---
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Phosattist

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Image Name Deity School Founded Island Description
Tomonoura (5826702801).jpg Huan-ji 虎安寺 "Temple of the Tiger at Peace" Amida Phosattus --- 10th century C.E Taiiso Island 苔石島 ---
Example image.svg Ryakohu-ji 蓮閣寺 "Temple of the Lotus Pavilion" --- --- 15th century C.E Windsong Island 風歌島 ---
Take Island - Ryōmuzan Kentō-ji Temple 20210406 13.jpg Syōtyaku-ji 正徳寺 "Temple of Honest Virtue" Amida Phosattus --- 16th century C.E --- Island ---島 ---
Mangetsu-ji, Ukimidō at Sunset 01.jpg --- --- "---" --- --- 13th century C.E --- Island ---島 ---
Example image.svg Tsutyaku-guran 多徳寺 "Temple of Many Virtues" --- --- 13th century C.E --- Island ---島 ---
Example image.svg Nagizan-ji 凪山寺 "Temple of the Calm Mountain" --- --- 12th century C.E --- Island ---島 ---

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Gallery

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