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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Aomori, Japan · Asia
Tsuruta sits on the route: 10 minutes from Goshogawara, 49km from Lake Towada.
Tsuruta is a town located in Aomori, Japan. With a population of 12,870, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tsuruta 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 Tsuruta to your route.
Mutsu-Tsuruda Station (陸奥鶴田駅, Mutsu-Tsuruda-eki) is a railway station located in the town of Tsuruta, Aomori Prefecture Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
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Tsuruta is located in Aomori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.7522 latitude, 140.4320 longitude.
Tsuruta has a population of approximately 12,870 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.
49 km · about 55 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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