Enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Tazawa, located in the center of Akita Prefecture. Japan's deepest lake at 423 m (1,388 ft), it features a circular shape that scientists believe to be the result of either volcanic activity or meteor impact. An all-gold statue of a woman named Tatsuko stands on the western shore: legend says she was cursed by being transformed into a dragon, and would later drown in the waters here. Bring a camera to capture the constantly changing color of the water, from indigo blue to turquoise green. Treat yourself to a visit to one of many hot spring spas operating in the surrounding hills. To visit Lake Tazawa on your trip to Semboku, use our Semboku trip builder app.
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went there during early of December and there was nothing much to do beside the golden statue and a couple of shrines. the lake was very clear and peaceful
went there during early of December and there was nothing much to do beside the golden statue and a couple of shrines. the lake was very clear and peaceful more »
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We took a Round-the-Lake Bus to visit this lake during the autumn of 2019. The fare, 2,100 Yen was pretty expensive. However, it was worth the trip because the bus took us around the entire Tazawa..... more
We took a Round-the-Lake Bus to visit this lake during the autumn of 2019. The fare, 2,100 Yen was pretty expensive. However, it was worth the trip because the bus took us around the entire Tazawa..... more »
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The water is so blue, wanna come here again
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Very nice place
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