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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Akita, Japan · Asia
Ōdate sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kita-Akita, 34km from Lake Towada.
Ōdate is a town located in Akita, Japan. With a population of 69,237, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ōdate 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 Ōdate to your route.
Ōdate (大館市, Ōdate-shi; Japanese: [oːdate]) is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 67,865 in 31,433 households, and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 913.22 square kilometres (352.60 sq mi).
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Ōdate is located in Akita, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.2718 latitude, 140.5576 longitude.
Ōdate has a population of approximately 69,237 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.
34 km · about 40 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.
45 km · about 50 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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