Overview
A double caldera lake across Akita and Aomori, its surface 400 metres above sea level.
About this place
A double caldera lake spanning Akita and Aomori prefectures, with a lake surface elevation of 400 m and a depth of 327 m (third in Japan). You can enjoy views through the four seasons, from mountain cherries in May and fresh green in June to summer, autumn colors on the outer rim and winter, and it is also known as a producing area of lake trout (himemasu).
Source akita-fun.jp ↗Verification notes
*Sightseeing boats are closed in winter (mid-November to mid-April) [Lake Towada introduction video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WeGLvZ9vEI [Lake Towada sightseeing information] https://www.con-akita.com/5640/
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