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Lake Tazawa 田沢湖

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Lake Tazawa today

  • What it is: Japan's deepest lake, a round caldera lake with clear blue water and the golden Tatsuko statue on its western shore.
  • Getting there: From JR Tazawako Station (Akita Shinkansen), about 12 minutes by Nyuto or Hachimantai line bus to the eastern shore.
  • Hours: Always open; circuit bus and pleasure boats run seasonally.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: The Tatsuko statue is about 10 km from the bus drop-off; use the lake circuit bus, a boat or a rental bike.
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Green season May–October; some buses and boats run less in winter.

Checked against: Where should I go to see the Statue of Tatsuko? – Tazawako Kakunodate tourism · Nyuto Onsenkyo itinerary – Tazawako Kakunodate tourism. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Lake Tazawa on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.