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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Aomori, Japan · Asia
Shirasawa sits on the route: 30 minutes from Hirosaki, 51km from Lake Towada.
Shirasawa is a town located in Aomori, Japan. With a population of 1,265, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shirasawa 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 Shirasawa to your route.
Nishimeya (西目屋村, Nishimeya-mura) is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2026, the village had an estimated population of 1160 in 523 households, and a population density of 4.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 246.02 square kilometres (94.99 sq mi).
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Shirasawa is located in Aomori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.5901 latitude, 140.2840 longitude.
Shirasawa has a population of approximately 1,265 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.
51 km · about 60 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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