natural wonder
Lake Towada
A deep double caldera lake on the Aomori–Akita border, ringed by a scenic road and reached from the south over high forested passes. Boat trips cross to the steep Nakayama peninsula.
28 km · about 35 min drive
Aomori, Japan · Asia
Hirakawa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Inakadate, 28km from Lake Towada.
Hirakawa is a town located in Aomori, Japan. With a population of 30,938, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hirakawa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hirakawa to your route.
Hirakawa (平川市, Hirakawa-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 30,086 in 14,181 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 346.01 square kilometres (133.60 sq mi).
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Hirakawa is located in Aomori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.5873 latitude, 140.5711 longitude.
Hirakawa has a population of approximately 30,938 people, making it a town in Japan.
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natural wonder
A deep double caldera lake on the Aomori–Akita border, ringed by a scenic road and reached from the south over high forested passes. Boat trips cross to the steep Nakayama peninsula.
28 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A 14 km stream valley below Lake Towada where a road and footpath run side by side past mossy boulders, rapids and a string of waterfalls. Best in autumn, when traffic is heavy and the walk beats the car.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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