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Tazawa-ko Lakeside
田沢湖湖畔Akita · Tohoku
Tazawa-ko is the deepest lake in Japan at 423.4 m, and that depth means it never freezes — the surface stays open through the coldest winter weeks while the surrounding peaks are under snow. Visitors can admire the Tatsuko goddess statue, which is steeped in local legend. The area also offers skiing in the winter months, making it a year-round destination.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Autumn for the beautiful foliage
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 988 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — the lakeshore, the Tatsuko statue and the shore roads are open public land. Paid extras nearby: the Kunimasu Mirai-kan museum (¥500), boat cruises, and rental bikes/SUP.
- Nearest station
- Tazawako Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥500Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~3h 11m by car
Tags
lakenatureski
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