Lake Towada
十和田湖
A double-caldera lake straddling Aomori and Akita prefectures, with deep blue, clear water. Take a sightseeing boat past the lakeshore cliffs and autumn foliage.
Lake Towada is a double-caldera lake straddling Aomori and Akita prefectures. Its maximum depth is about 327 m, and its shoreline is about 46 km long, ringed by volcanic peninsulas and cliffs. Kyūkōya is the main tourist hub, home to the “Otome no Zō” (Maiden Statue) by sculptor Takamura Kōtarō and Towada Shrine. Sightseeing boats run between Kyūkōya and Konokuchi in about 50 minutes, connecting to the Oirase Gorge (suspended in winter). Viewpoints such as Hatsuga Pass and Kankodai overlook the whole lake. Autumn foliage is most beautiful from mid-to-late October, and winter brings snowscapes and light events.
Opening hours
All day; sightseeing boats approx. late April–early November
Nearby sights
- Towada Shrine
- Choshi Otaki Falls
- Oirase Gorge
- Tsuta-numa Pond
- Suiren-numa Pond
- Sukayu Onsen
- Jogakura Bridge
- Hakkoda Ropeway