JAPAN-Travel the Tohoku: The Lake Towada

The Lake Towada

Lake Towada is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, halfway between Aomori and Akita prefecture. True gems of Japanese nature, is the largest lake in the crater of the main island of Honshu lake. With its stunning forests, waterfalls and rapids, this region is one of the main tourist destinations in Tohoku. The surrounding mountains and Okura and Nakayama two peninsulas on the south bank are reflected in the lake, the bright green in the spring and ocher and purple in fall colors.
Nature lovers will enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife conserved. The many hot springs that surround allow you to enjoy the pleasures of the most authentic onsen.

To see:

Cruises on Lake Towada

This large lake (46 km in circumference) was formed in the crater of a volcano after a massive eruption. The brilliant blue of the water is due to its great depth (327 m) and purity that you can see up to 10 meters underwater. Boat tours can admire the surrounding landscape.

Sukayu Onsen

For over 300 years, this hot spring is famous for the healing properties of its highly mineralized waters, but also for its huge bath with capacity for 1,000 people, Sennninburo. 
-A The bus station 1:10 min Aomori.

The Oirase River

This river is the only mountain that rely on the lake. From the east side, which flows north for 14 km through a heavily wooded valley. The walk between 9 km and Ishigedo Nenokuchi is a must for any lover of the mysteries and beauty of this natural treasure. In autumn, the trees blaze red and yellow leaves, which offers one of the most beautiful scenery in Tohoku. 
- Aomori bus two hours or 1 hour 25 min bus Hachinohe (Yakiyama bus). 
- Bike rental and Yakeyama Nenokuchi possible.

Science Museum Towada

The museum explains the formation of Lake Towada and Hokkada mountains and presents specimens of the local fauna and flora, as well as objects of regional folklore.
- Near the Cruise Port Yasumina.

The Hakkoda Mountains

Between the city of Aomori Towada Lake extend a series of mountains for 1 300-1: 585 m forming a plateau. A cable car links Tamoyachi peak (1324 meters) in 10 minutes from the bus stop rail-air Ekimae (1 hour by bus from the train station in Aomori). The cable car round trip which costs 1.800 yen. Alpine plants grow in clusters, virgin coniferous forest, swamps and thermal waters attract many visitors.

Source:tourisme-japon.fr