Lake Towada

十和田湖

Lake Towada displays a vibrant colorful fall with the yellow leaves of beech trees and the red of Japanese maple trees.
Lake Towada is a well-known spot in Tohoku region for its picturesque scenery.
The magnificent view of the lake colored with the reflection of Mount Towada is an unforgettable sight. In addition to the view from lakeside, the sight of the fall leaves from aboard the excursion boats is also highly recommended. The peak viewing season of Lake Towada’s fall leaves is from the middle to the end of October.


Lake Towada Excursion Boats

Visitors of Lake Towada can enjoy a different view of the lake with the Lake Towada Excursion boat throughout the year. The vibrant scenery that can be only enjoyed aboard the boats is sure to make your trip memorable.

General Ticket Fee Adult ¥1440, Child ¥720
Routes 1)Yasumiya to Yasumiya 2)Nenokuchi to Yasumiya
*The boat service is suspended during the winter season.
(Japanese) http://www.toutetsu.co.jp/ship.html


Towada Visitor Center

In addition to sightseeing information around Lake Towada, visitors can learn about the history of the lake as well as the trees and wild birds of the area. A film “The Four Seasons of Towada” can be seen in high-vision picture. 


Address486 Yasumiya Towada-kohan Okuse Towada-shi Aomori-ken 018-5501
Phone Number0176-75-2368
Business Hours8:30~17:00(April-November),
9:00~16:00(December-March)
Closed DaysDecember 29th – January 3rd
Admission FeeFree
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General Information

Address
青森県十和田市奥瀬十和田湖畔休屋486
Contact
Lake Towada National Park Association
Telephone Number
0176-75-2425
Directions
JR Aomori Station
JR Bus Mizuumi-Go 180-minute ride
Get off at Towada Lake Station Bus Stop
*Between mid-November and mid-April, the JR Bus service is suspended for the winter.
Website
(Japanese) Lake Towada National Park AssociationSee trip advisor

Basic Information

  • Multilingual
    Staff
  • Multilingual
    Signs
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Contactless
    Payments
  • Tax Free
  • Parking Lot
  • Barrier-Free
    Toilet
  • Barrier-Free

COVID-19 Prevention

  • Face Masks
    Required
  • Sanitizing
    Stations
  • Temperature
    Checks
  • Physical
    Distancing

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