Tazawako
Tazawako

Bronze statue of the legendary beautiful girl Princess Tatsuko

Statue of Tatsuko

たつこ像

A bronze statue of the legendary beautiful girl Tatsuko-hime, who is said to have become a god of the lake, wishing for eternal youth and beauty. Its appearance is neat with the clear blue lake water behind it. It is located near the shore of Tazawako, which boasts the deepest water in Japan with a depth of 423.4 meters.

Production: Yasutake Funakoshi Unveiled on May 12, 1968

Tazawako and Statue of Tatsuko Live Camera

The Legend of Princess Tatsuko

Detailed Information

Street address
Katajiri, Saimyoji, Nishikicho, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture
Street address(Japanese)
秋田県仙北市西木町西明寺字潟尻
Getting Around

From JR Tazawako station, take the Ugo Kotsu Bus "Tazawako Ichishu Line", get off at Katajiri, and walk for 1 minute (approximately 30 minutes)

Street address Katajiri, Saimyoji, Nishikicho, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture
Street address(Japanese) 秋田県仙北市西木町西明寺字潟尻
Getting Around

From JR Tazawako station, take the Ugo Kotsu Bus "Tazawako Ichishu Line", get off at Katajiri, and walk for 1 minute (approximately 30 minutes)