Destinations

Lake Towada

“If you have made it into Aomori Prefecture then you can be assured that you are well off the beaten-track. You will be rewarded with sights and attractions that very few foreign visitors get to see. Lake Towada and the neighbouring Oirase stream are a great example of the natural beauty of Northern Japan, that most foreign visitors hardly even know about, let alone get to visit!”

Harry Sargant - Tailored Department Manager

Lake Towada, or Towada-ko in Japanese is a large caldera lake on Aomori Prefecture's southern border with Akita. The lake and its surroundings offer plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors, whether by leisurely sightseeing boat and walking or more energetic alternatives, such as kayaking, hiking and cycling. Steep sided hills surround the lake on all sides providing some great viewpoints for looking back over the lake.

Water from Towada-ko drains into the Oirase stream, a picturesque waterway that winds its way through a beautiful woodland setting for around 10km northeast of the lake. The winding course of the stream and the rocks and stones within mean that the water cascades and gurgles attractively over a series of small waterfalls along the way. A hiking trail follows the course of the stream making for an attractive walk alongside. The scenery around Towada-ko and along Oirase stream are particularly attractive in early June (new green leaves) and during October.