Japan Midokoro / Akita Prefecture / Kosaka / Lake Towada
Kosaka, Akita Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Lake Towada
- DesignationSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument
Lake Towada (十和田湖, Towada-ko) is the largest crater lake in Honshū island, Japan. Located on the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures, it lies 400 meters (1,312 ft) above sea level and is 327 m (1,073 ft) deep, drained by the Oirase River.
From the Wikipedia article “Lake Towada” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Lake Towada. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kosaka, Akita Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Type | Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument |
| More | Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- Is Lake Towada a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kosaka Mine Office: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kōrakukan: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kosaka Town Municipal Museum Kyōdokan: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōyu Stone Circle Museum: G41rn8 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōyu Stone Circles: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kazuno-shi senjin kenshōkan: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
