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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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Aomori, Japan · Asia
Kuroishi sits on the route: 10 minutes from Hirakawa, 31km from Lake Towada.
Kuroishi is a town located in Aomori, Japan. With a population of 38,615, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kuroishi 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 Kuroishi to your route.
Sakaimatsu Station (境松駅, Sakaimatsu-eki) is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line in the city of Kuroishi, Aomori, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Konan Railway.
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Kuroishi is located in Aomori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.6458 latitude, 140.5835 longitude.
Kuroishi has a population of approximately 38,615 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.
31 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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