Lake Towada

Welcome to Lake Towada, the largest crater lake on the island of Honshu and a true jewel of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Straddling the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures, this lake is a spectacular example of a…

Yasumiya is the primary hub for visitors to Lake Towada, a charming lakeside town that serves as the starting point for ferries, sightseeing tours, and spiritual pilgrimages. The most iconic landmark here is the 'Statue of…

The Oirase Stream is the only river that flows out of Lake Towada, running for 14 kilometers through a lush, moss-covered canyon toward the Pacific Ocean. It is world-renowned for its beauty, particularly its numerous waterfalls…

To truly understand the volcanic heart of Lake Towada, one must leave the shore and venture out onto the water. Sightseeing boats and speedboats allow visitors to get close to the dramatic rock formations that line the peninsulas. …

The 'Himemasu,' or Princess Salmon, is the signature fish of Lake Towada, but it was not always here. Originally, the lake was so deep and isolated that it contained very few fish. …

For those who want to feel truly at one with the lake, there is no better way than a Canadian canoe tour. Unlike the noisy ferries or fast motorboats, a canoe moves at the pace of a slow walk, allowing you to hear the sounds of…

While the lake appears peaceful today, it was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Japan's recorded history. In the year 915 AD, during the Heian period, the Towada volcano erupted with catastrophic force. …

As the sun sets over the rim of the caldera, casting long shadows across the 'Towada Blue' water, our journey comes to an end. Lake Towada is a place of profound contrasts—a site of ancient volcanic destruction that has become a…