Amazing AOMORI

Surrounded by a vast old-growth beech forest, Lake Towada is one of Aomori Prefecture’s most beautiful bodies of water. The area has been designated as a national park where the wilderness remains largely intact. This landscape, among the most breathtaking in all of Japan, inspires awe in visitors.

But instead of just gazing at it from a distance, wouldn’t you like to take in the lake’s natural splendor with all your senses?
On Lake Towada Canoe Tours organized by Towadako Guidehouse KAI, participants paddle an open canoe in the great outdoors, led by an experienced guide with detailed knowledge of the lake’s natural environment. The juxtaposition of the old-growth beech forest, which is so quiet that it feels as if time is standing still, with the beautiful surface of the lake gives rise to Zen-like moments, allowing participants to fully enjoy an extraordinary experience in the midst of the great outdoors. By listening to the calls of wild birds and observing the creatures of the lake and forest, participants may also gain fresh insight into the relationship between humans and nature.

The concept of Towadako Guidehouse KAI, the organizer, is “connecting people, nature, and the future.” A recipient in the first round of awards presented by Leave No Trace Japan, a program aimed at enjoying outdoor activities with minimal impact on the environment, it is widely known as a sustainable, nature-friendly tour organizer.

Tours are held not only amid the fresh greenery of late spring and in summer but also in autumn and early winter. The scenery of Lake Towada varies throughout the year, so your canoe experience is sure to be teeming with fresh surprises and discoveries regardless of the season in which you join.