Tatsuko Statue
たつこ像
A golden statue of a young girl standing at Katajiri on the western shore of Lake Tazawa. Legend says the girl Tatsuko became a dragon in the lake after wishing for eternal beauty.
The Tatsuko Statue was created in 1968 by sculptor Funakoshi Yasutake. The golden bronze figure stands in the shallows by the lakeshore, with the open lake and mountains behind it, making it the most iconic photo spot at Lake Tazawa. According to legend, the maiden Tatsuko prayed to stay young forever. After drinking from the spring, she transformed into a dragon and sank to the bottom of the lake, becoming its guardian deity. Admission is free. The statue is on the western shore at Katajiri, where there is a car park and a kiosk. Take the lake-circling bus and get off at the Katajiri stop, or cycle around the lake for about 40 minutes from the shore.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Lake Tazawa
- Gozanoishi Shrine
- Dakigaeri Gorge
- Ishiguro Samurai House
- Aoyagi Samurai House
- Kakunodate Samurai District
- Kakunodate Kabazaiku Denshokan
- Hinokinai River Cherry Trees