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Tatsuko Statue, Lake Tazawa
たつこ像Akita · Tohoku
A golden bronze statue (by sculptor Yasutake Funakoshi, erected May 12, 1968) of legendary Princess Tatsuko on the lake's southwest shore at Katajiri, depicting the maiden who begged the gods for eternal beauty, drank a spring dry, and became a dragon-deity guarding Lake Tazawa's depths.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 3.9· 6,748 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free, outdoor, always accessible.
- Nearest station
- JR Tazawako Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
Ugo Bus Lake Tazawa Loop Line from Tazawako Station to Katajiri stop, then 1 min walk (~30 min total).
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