Tazawako

What is Tazawako?

Tazawako is a nearly circular lake with a circumference of 20 km, the depth of 423.4 m is the deepest in Japan, and an area of ​​25.5 km2. The lake water is beautiful with a mysterious light color, befitting the legend of Tatsuko. Each of the four seasons has a rich expression, with the pale light of spring shining on the surface of the lake, and the deep green and blue of the sky enveloping the surface of the lake in summer. In autumn, the leaves of the trees reflect on the surface of the lake, and in winter, the contrast between the white snow and the surface of the lake is impressive. The sunrises and sunsets are also spectacular, especially on quiet mornings when the surface of the lake becomes like a mirror and reflects the sunrise dazzlingly.

Lakeside Haruyama

Haruyama, 15 minutes by bus from JR Tazawako Station, is a base for sightseeing. It is lined with hotels, inns, rest houses, and sightseeing boats depart from here. This is also the starting point for the Autumn Tazawako Marathon. Highlights of the lake include the Hourai no matsu , the Himekannon , Gozanoishi , which enshrines the god of the lake, and Yasutake Funakoshi's (former University of the Arts professor) carving depicting the legendary heroine. There are many things to Statue of Tatsuko , Tazawako Herb Garden ``Heart Herb '', and the Kenmin no mori where trees from all over the country are gathered. You can also do cycling and camping.

About Tazawako area hot springs

Nyuto-Onsenkyo is a place with seven hot springs dotted in the mountains, full of a secret hot spring atmosphere. Tazawako Onsenkyo offers views of Lake Tazawa and Mt. Akita Mt.Komagatake , and is the gateway to mountain climbing to Tazawako Kogen Onsenkyo Mt.Komagatake . ` `Mizusawa Onsenkyo '' is a hot spring resort for recreation and sports , close to Tazawako Skiing area . Tamagawa Onsen from a single location in Japan and is visited by people from all over the country for hot spring treatment. There are a wide variety of hot springs.