Tazawako
Tazawako

Bronze statue of the legendary beautiful princess Tatsuko

Statue of Tatsuko

たつこ像

This bronze statue of the legendary beautiful Princess Tatsuko, who is said to have wished for eternal youth and beauty and became the lake goddess, stands pure and simple with the clear blue waters of the lake at her back. It is located near the shore of Tazawako, which boasts the deepest depth in Japan at 423.4 meters.

Produced by Yasutake Funakoshi. Unveiled on May 12, 1968.

Live camera of Tazawako and the Statue of Tatsuko

The Legend of Princess Tatsuko

Detailed Information

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

Take the Ugo Kotsu bus " Tazawako Isshusen" from JR Tazawako station , get off at Katajiri, and walk for 1 minute (approximately 30 minutes)

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

Take the Ugo Kotsu bus " Tazawako Isshusen" from JR Tazawako station , get off at Katajiri, and walk for 1 minute (approximately 30 minutes)