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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Akita, Japan · Asia
Kita-Akita sits on the route: 25 minutes from Futatsuimachi, 50km from Lake Towada.
Kita-Akita is a town located in Akita, Japan. With a population of 31,504, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kita-Akita 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 Kita-Akita to your route.
Odate–Noshiro Airport (大館能代空港, Ōdate-Noshiro Kūkō) (IATA: ONJ, ICAO: RJSR) is an airport in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan and is 15.4 km (9.6 mi) west of Ōdate, at 84 m (276 ft) above sea level. It is also informally known as Akita North Airport (あきた北空港 Akita Kita Kūkō).
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Kita-Akita is located in Akita, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.1996 latitude, 140.3939 longitude.
Kita-Akita has a population of approximately 31,504 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
The oldest inn of the Nyuto Onsen group, reached by a rough forest track, with thatched-roof buildings and a milky-white open-air bath fed by a spring that bubbles up through the gravel floor. Day bathing is available outside inn hours.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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