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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Akita, Japan · Asia
Kosaka is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ōdate, 15km from Lake Towada.
Kosaka is a town located in Akita, Japan. With a population of 4,780, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kosaka 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 Kosaka to your route.
Sunakozawa Dam is a gravity dam located in Akita Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 17 km2 (6+5⁄8 sq mi). The dam impounds about 44 ha (110 acres) of land when full and can store 8,650 thousand cubic meters (305 million cubic feet) of water. TheRead more
construction of the dam was started on 1985 and completed in 2010.
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Kosaka is located in Akita, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.3790 latitude, 140.7313 longitude.
Kosaka has a population of approximately 4,780 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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