Lake Towada-ko

Information

Lake Towada-ko is a double caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption 200,000 years ago. The circumference of the lake is 46 kilometers and surrounded by forests. The depth of the lake is 327 meters, which makes it the third deepest lake after Lake Tazawa-ko in Akita and Lake Shikotsu-ko in Hokkaido. The natural beauty of the greenery and tinted autumn leaves reflected on the lake attracts many tourists.
The Oirase-gawa River is the only stream that has Lake Towada-ko as its source, and the upper reach of the moutain stream runs for 14 kilometers. The area around the stream is famous for its splendid landscape and the beauty of the colorful autumn leaves.
Yasumiya is a main accomodation center and tourist spot on Lake Towada-ko. "Statue of Maidens" stands at Gozen-ga-hama in this area is a masterpiece of a sculptor Kotaro Takamura and the symbol of the lake. Yasumiya also has numerous boat tours of the lake. One practical route is the one hour cruise between Yasumiya and Nenokuchi. Boats leave once to twice an hour between 8 am and 4 pm. The boat cruises only run from mid-April to early November. During the same period, buses are available which link the valley with Aomori and Hachinohe.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

2 hours and 20 minutes from JR Hachinohe Station by the bus bound for Towada-ko. Get off at the last stop.
3 hours from JR Aomori Station by the bus bound for Towada-ko. Get off at the last stop.

Address / Location

486, Okuse Ttowadakohan Yasumiya, Towada-shi, Aomori, 018-5501

Tweets

Sachie @Sachy_T - 2019-10-10: I am taller than my mother.
My mother is not as tall as I.

Mt. Fuji is not as high as Mt. Denali in Alaska.

SkyT… https://t.co/Tc8NHby0oy
Sachie @Sachy_T - 2019-10-10: I am taller than my mother.
My mother is not as tall as I.

Mt. Fuji is not as high as Mt. Denali in Alaska.

SkyT… https://t.co/dh8ztzJDjr
Four Leaf Clover | アンの四つ葉🍀 @annyotsuba - 2019-10-03: @bethannie_rose Towada Lake is so beautiful, but pretty inconvenient to access with public transportation😔
🌺En @enrimoe - 2019-10-03: @bethannie_rose Towada Lake is so beautiful, but pretty inconvenient to access with public transportation😔
towadako morita @wZLH6UkbGf2NV2h - 2019-09-29: This is the fruit of a 'kusagi'. It's very beautiful. Now you can see it on Lake Towada. #towadako #laketowada… https://t.co/OkzZ0fnzM2
towadako morita @wZLH6UkbGf2NV2h - 2019-09-28: This is the fruit of a 'kusagi'. It's very beautiful. Now you can see it on Lake Towada. #towadako #laketowada… https://t.co/NFY3RLDP2a
Erin エリン @riinroo - 2019-09-27: @Absurdum14 I just spent a good amount of time in that area, south of Lake Towada. Pretty sure we want to move to e… https://t.co/6ATEUjhLLn
Uncharted Earth @Uncharted_Earth - 2019-09-26: Just posted a photo @ Lake Towada https://t.co/0jZZBPM13m
Wander Woman @wanderwoman_Deb - 2019-09-25: Autumn is the prettiest time to experience Japan's Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge. Here are some tips for doing a se… https://t.co/tprdpxxcUN
John V @JNYkta - 2019-09-22: Gorgeous roads to Lake Towada. I'll be doing this run again during the day sometime soon so you guys could enjoy it… https://t.co/3Zpr9TDUiT
towadako morita @wZLH6UkbGf2NV2h - 2019-09-20: A picture of Lake Towada on September 18. I wondered if the mountain erupted. But it ’s just a sunset. #laketowada… https://t.co/t7Pwi4g6Rk
Yukako @yukakoenglish - 2019-09-16: Mt. Ontake is higher than Mt. Ibuki.
Lake Towada is deeper than Lake Mashuko.
Tokyo Tower is older than Tokyo Sky T… https://t.co/tP0NQDiA4x
max @maxonebillion - 2019-09-15: Just posted a photo @ Lake Towada https://t.co/GMRXcLu7yj
₿itcoin Cowboy 🤠 @rt395minerals - 2019-09-15: @l3gend_the @PrisonPlanet Was just up there! Lake Towada, Japan. https://t.co/RUJOhQFeOz
Mirei Giuzio @juccio - 2019-09-12: My husband is taller than I. Nozomi is faster than Hikari. The Nagara River is longer than the Kiso River. Mt. Onta… https://t.co/fFP7rzk17a
Road Trip Japan @RoadTripJapan - 2019-09-11: How about going on lake trip?
Do you have your favourite lake?
For me, it’s lake Towada!!!!
📷photo by @starryjackal https://t.co/rzyKhn5JlC
Nick Wood @nickwoodtokyo - 2019-09-06: Local Akita peaches and prunes soaked in Marmalade, olive oil and a little sea salt and cooked on cherry wood and c… https://t.co/fEPKM5Pf1d
Nick Wood @nickwoodtokyo - 2019-09-01: Lake Towada is absolutely stunning today! @ Lake Towada https://t.co/6eCImptKyx
Ground Beef Recipes @RecipesBeef - 2019-08-27: Charcoal-broiled trout from Lake Towada in Aomori, Japan, served just a few mete… https://t.co/xlpra2G5KB https://t.co/qB3u28ldXF
towadako morita @wZLH6UkbGf2NV2h - 2019-08-26: This year's Lake Towada has few days when it rains. Therefore, there is less water than usual and the beach is wide… https://t.co/AvFsGzSUlL
towadako morita @wZLH6UkbGf2NV2h - 2019-08-26: Today's evening at Lake Towada. #towadako #towada #lake #aomori #japan #august #sky #clouds https://t.co/hkUWzhmCRO https://t.co/XOsfpOqHhQ
towadako morita @wZLH6UkbGf2NV2h - 2019-08-26: Today's sunset at Lake Towada. #towadako #towada #lake #aomori #japan #clouds #sunset #august… https://t.co/vi66xsPhCF
HI-JAPAN @YH_JPN_E - 2019-08-20: Kawayo Green #YouthHostel is a vast farm with beautiful scenic views of the Hakkouda Mountains. It is also near the… https://t.co/9CV1b94Rcr
stefano @stefanodonno75 - 2019-08-17: Japan and Asian Culture Comics Book and Movies da un'idea di Stefano Donno : One of the Best Autumn Spots in Japan,… https://t.co/i2SwzRSBdM
はやし@summer vacation @fuzimoe - 2019-08-17: This's Lake Towada https://t.co/UQAr14N0NA
奥入瀬せせらぎ体感プロジェクト @oirase_seseragi - 2019-08-17: 'Let's Feel the Calm Mountain Stream without Using Cars'

We finally completed making the brochure of Oirase Murmur… https://t.co/YcBj71lK68
stefano donno @stefanodonnoup - 2019-08-16: Japan and Asian Culture Comics Book and Movies da un'idea di Stefano Donno : One of the Best Autumn Spots in Japan,… https://t.co/nn8j9OpIWZ
Santi @TripMyGrandma_ - 2019-08-11: I want to go to the Yosemite National Park & Lake Towada in the fall 😩
Apple Juice with 吉田松陰 @AppleJuicewith1 - 2019-08-08: @Hq2daDA2LkvJjOY You had better take a local train and fall into the Towada lake.
めっさらbot @Hq2daDA2LkvJjOY - 2019-08-08: @AppleJuicewith1 You are clever enough to understand where Towada Lake is.