Lake Tazawa
With a depth of 423.4m, Lake Tazawa is Japan's deepest lake and is also famous for the azure blue color of its surface and the legend of Princess Tatsuko. The sight of the golden Tatsuko statue against the clear blue lake waters is particularly memorable. Kayaking and canoeing can be enjoyed in seasons other than winter.
More Information about Lake Tazawa
Street address
- Lake Tazawa, Semboku City, Akita
Access
Route1
- Tatsuko Statue
Take the JR Akita Shinkansen and Tazawako Line to Tazawako Station. Take the Ugokotsu Tazawako loop bus for approx. 30 min and get off at Katajiri. Then a 1-min. walk.
- Tatsuko Statue
Route2
- Goza-no-Ishi Shrine
Take the JR Akita Shinkansen and Tazawako Line to Tazawako Station. Take the Ugokotsu Tazawako loop bus for approx. 40 min. and get off at Goza-no-Ishi Jinja. Shrine is near the bus stop.
- Goza-no-Ishi Shrine
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov.
Point
- The Goza-no-ishi Shrine is a powerspot where Princess Tatsuko is enshrined. Beauty charms, "Tasuko-hime Mamori", are available.
update: Sep.3.2024

Spots around
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Former Ikeda Family Garden
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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Akita Airport
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Nyudozaki
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Namahage Museum
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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The Town of Masuda
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Akita Furusato Village
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
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Akita Inu Visitor Center
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Oga Aquarium GAO
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Namahage Sedo Festival
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Kamakura
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Akita Museum of Art