Tsuta-numa Pond
蔦沼
A forest lake near Tsuta Onsen where, on autumn mornings, the red foliage is reflected in the water, earning it the name "the Burning Lake."
Tsuta-numa is the largest of the Seven Tsuta Lakes around Tsuta Onsen and is surrounded by primeval beech forest. In autumn, when the leaves turn, morning sunlight falls on the slope opposite and turns the whole lake surface fiery red, making it one of the most representative autumn-foliage photography spots in the Tōhoku region. The loop trail from Tsuta Onsen takes about an hour to visit six lakes. In recent years, the early-morning slot during peak foliage season has required reservations and a fee, so check the official announcements from the city of Towada before you go. Snow is deep in winter, and visits are not recommended then.
Opening hours
Open all day; early-morning visits during autumn foliage season require reservation
Nearby sights
- Suiren-numa Pond
- Oirase Gorge
- Sukayu Onsen
- Choshi Otaki Falls
- Jogakura Bridge
- Hakkoda Ropeway
- Lake Towada
- Towada Shrine