Beautiful view of Lake Towada but not the best one. I like the view from Shimeitei Observation Deck area better. It’s higher up and you can see more of the lake.

Nice view of the lake. There are different view spots in the area. A staircase behind the store leads up to a pathway which takes you up a bit further. Most people don't go here given that nature started to reclaim it.

I was there and a bad day.. what can I say… but it is open 24 hours.. you just have to walk up there. The stairs are a little hidden. Walk up the stairs that you see first then you can see the stairs to walk up to the roof.

What a beautiful place to stop with the family. There's a great ice cream place right behind the lookout to relax and soak in the scenery. Just at the bottom of the hill, you can park and take a walk up the oriase gorge. Go Enjoy it! 😉

Just a rusty old concrete bunker style thing at the top of the pass, but on a good day the views are brilliant.

Worth a quick stop for a view that shows how the lake is a double caldera. In January it's all shut up and the snow might prevent parking, but you can still get a great view

Excellent View Point, Perfect Shot for Autumn Leaves and Towada Lake.

It describes the mine’s influence on the town. Was one of the most profitable mines in Japan , which brought alot of culture to this small town.

Good place to visit

Quite a relaxing place. But the entrance ticket may not worth its price.

History of the town.

Pricey but beautiful

Quiet place

(Translated by Google) Kosaka has a thriving mining history! I learned about it at the town museum. ☺ This is the Meiji-era Western-style building that was the Kosaka Mine Office. From the outside, it looked like just a regular three-story Western-style building, but once inside, you'll see that there's a raised second floor at the back, making it a square building with a continuous corridor from above. ☺ Unfortunately, I don't understand the purpose of this building, such as its role as a mine office. 😕 It would be a shame if they'd added a little more explanation, as it would make a great tourist attraction... That's how I felt. (Original) 小坂には鉱山で栄えた歴史があります!その事は、町立の博物館で学んできました☺ こちらは、小坂鉱山事務所だった明治の洋館づくりの建物を連絡することができます! 表の外からですとただの洋館三階建だと思っていたんですが、館内に入ると奥に一段高くなった2階部がある為に上から見ると廊下続きの真四角な建物になっているんですよ☺ ただ、残念ながら鉱山事務所の役割等、この建物の意味がわからない😕もうちょっと説明を加えたらいい観光になるのにもったいない…。 そう感じてしましました。

A good place if you are fan of trains. You can have a very close look of the machine.

Interesting but brief. Not much volume of stuff.

Pricey

(Translated by Google) Honestly, I didn't know much about Kosaka Town, since I only passed through it on the Tohoku Expressway, but when I saw the introduction of "Meiji Centennial Street" at the roadside station Towada Lake, I thought there might be something there, so I visited. On the way, I saw a sign for this rail park, and I thought it looked interesting, so I decided to go in. The Kosaka Railway, which supported transportation for the Kosaka Mine and was abandoned. This railway heritage theme park maintains and preserves the Kosaka Railway as a railway heritage🚃 Admission is 600 yen for adults. The admission ticket is a Kosaka Railway ticket, which is torn when you enter. After entering, I realized that there was actually a three-museum joint ticket that included the other observation facilities on Meiji Centennial Street😅 The joint ticket is more economical than paying the admission fee for each facility separately. The "Blue Train Akebono" parked at the platform is a simple lodging facility. There is one car that can be entered and viewed by people other than those staying at the hotel. It is still a sleeper car, so it would be rude to expect a comfortable sleep. I've only ridden it to Ueno Station once, and I thought, "I can't sleep on this!" On the platform, there are other precious trains designated as cultural properties of Akita Prefecture on display. As was the case with the family who had visited before us, the fathers are more fascinated than the children. In the engine shed, there is a diesel locomotive that you can actually enter the driver's seat. The driver's seat is high, but the nose is long, so you can't see things up close. You can see that if you don't find obstacles early, you'll get into trouble. However, the driver's seat itself feels much sturdier than the trains I usually ride, and I feel like the driver's safety will be protected even if he hits most things. In the engine shed, there is also a small reference room that displays a cute EVOLTA battery train and bags used at the time. It seems that you can also ride a tourist trolley for a separate fee from the admission fee, making it a very enjoyable theme park. Even on weekdays, there were a few families visiting. (Original) 正直、小坂町は東北自動車道で素通りする程度でよく知らなかったが、道の駅十和田湖の『明治百年通り』の紹介を見て、なんかあるのかなと思って訪問。 道中にこのレールパークの看板があり、おもしろそうだなと思い、入ってみることに。 小坂鉱山の輸送を支えたのち、廃線となった小坂鉄道。 その小坂鉄道を鉄道遺産として整備・保存している鉄道遺産テーマパーク🚃 入館料は大人600円。入場券が小坂鉄道の切符になっていて、入る時に切ってもらえる。 入館してから、実は明治百年通りの他の見学施設と合わせた３館共通券があったのに気づく😅 共通券の方が各施設ごとに入館料を払うよりお得。 ホームに停まっている「ブルートレインあけぼの」は簡易宿泊施設になっている。 一車両だけ宿泊の方以外も入って見学できる車両あり。 マジで寝台車のままなので寝心地を求めるのは無粋というもの。一度だけ上野駅まで乗ったことがあるが、「これ寝れねーじゃん？」を体験するものかと。 ホームには他に秋田県の文化財指定されている貴重な車両が展示。自分たちの前に見学していた家族連れもそうだったが、子どもよりパパが夢中になってしまうかも。 機関車庫には実際に運転席まで入れるディーゼル機関車が。 運転席は高さはあるが、鼻ッ面が長いので至近距離のものは見えない。 障害物は早めに見つけないと大変なことになるのがわかる。 ただ、運転席自体はいつも乗る電車とは比較にならない頑丈さが感じられて、たいていのものならぶつかっても運転手の安全は守られそうな感じはする。 機関車庫には他にかわいいエボルタの電池電車や当時使われていたカバンなどを展示した小さな資料室がある。 入館料とは別料金で観光トロッコにも乗れるようで、なかなか楽しめるテーマパーク。 平日でもちらほらご家族連れが来館していた。

(Translated by Google) Coming from Lake Towada, it's easy to find, as it's on the road that leads to Odate. Rather than a railway museum, I think it's more accurate to say that it's a museum where you can learn about the history of the Kosaka Railway. Of course, the Hokutosei is also interesting, and you can ride in a B-class sleeping car. (Air conditioner always available) You can see parts and equipment that are rarely seen, such as diesel railcars, russells, and steam locomotives that were in use on the Kosaka Railway, as well as internal combustion engines and signals for diesel railcars. The admission fee is cheap at 300 yen, but if you have time, it's better to get a tour ticket that allows you to tour other historical buildings in Kosaka City. (Original) 十和田湖から来ると、大館に抜ける一本道の途中にあって分かりやすいです。鉄道博物館というよりは、小阪鉄道の歴史を学べる資料館という立ち位置の方が正しいと思います。もちろん、北斗星も面白く、B寝台の車両には乗車することが出来ます。（クーラー常備） 小阪鉄道で活躍していた、気動車やラッセル、蒸気機関車などから、気動車の内燃機関や信号機など、あまり見られないような部品、設備も見ることが出来ます。入場料は300円と安いですが、時間があるなら小坂市の他の歴史建造物を周遊できる周遊チケットの方がお得です。

(Translated by Google) It was a fun railway park. I couldn't ride the trolley because it was a weekday, but I still had a lot of fun. I got to ride in a nostalgic sleeping car. It brought back a lot of memories. I was also happy to be able to sit in the driver's seat of a diesel locomotive. I had never experienced what it was like before. It was surprisingly spacious and seemed comfortable. After seeing this place, I realized that the surrounding facilities were also wonderful. If you have time, I definitely recommend getting a combined ticket🎫. (Original) 楽しい鉄パークでした。トロッコは平日だから乗れなかったけど､充分楽しめました。懐かしい寝台車の中に入れた。色々記憶が蘇りました。 ディーゼル機関車の運転席に入れたのも嬉しい。どんな感じか未体験だったので。意外と広くて快適そうでした。ここ見た後で周辺の施設も素晴らしい事に気がつきました。時間あれば絶対共通券🎫がオススメ。

(Translated by Google) This is a railway memorial park located in northern Akita Prefecture, occupying an abandoned railway line. A Blue Train sleeper car is on display, and visitors can not only experience what it's like to sleep in it, but also stay overnight. We enjoyed many experiences that you can't get at other railway museums, such as riding a trolley train and sitting in the driver's seat of a diesel locomotive. However, it didn't seem to have any facilities that made me want to return, so I gave it 5 stars with hopes for the future. I hope they expand their facilities so that people will want to visit again and again. (Original) 秋田県北部にある廃止路線を利用した鉄道のメモリアルパークです。 ブルートレイン寝台列車が中に入れる状態で展示されており寝台列車の寝心地を体験することはもちろん、実際に寝台列車に泊まることも出来ます。 トロッコ列車に乗れたり、ディーゼル機関車の運転席に乗れたり他の鉄道博物館では出来ないような体験が多く楽しめました。 ただ、リピートしたくなるような施設が無いように感じたので今後の期待も込めて☆5にしました、何回でも足を運びたくなるような施設の拡充を期待します、

Very beautiful waterfall you can see from the side of the road! You can park your vehicle at the rest station car park and cross over to the waterfall. It feels great to be standing so near to the base of the fall and the water pounds down with great force. The rest station has very clean toilets, some shops and eateries if you are hungry too. Recommended for children n elderly!

stopped at nanataki 七滝 on 31.10.2023 a pretty good size waterfall and easily accessible just parked in open carpark across the road then walked over quite pretty too looking back over the bridge from the fall

Great easy walk. There are muddy parts so bring appropriate equipment if you plan to go all the way down to the falls. There are paths that lead to other areas. It is beautiful and clean.

Beautiful falls. Right across the street from a little market with plenty of parking. The falls has a very short walking path to the base of the falls.

A serene, cool place to stop and enjoy the stunning falls, streams and watermeadows. Captivatingly beautiful and literally a stone’s throw from the side of the road

(Translated by Google) May 2024 I stopped by on my way to Oirase. It's a pretty nice waterfall! There was also a shrine nearby. It's on the opposite side of the roadside station, so there's plenty of parking! This is a highly recommended waterfall! (Original) 2024年5月 奥入瀬へ行く途中に寄りました。 かなり素敵な滝です！ そばには神社もありました。 道の駅の反対側なので駐車場もバッチリ！ かなりおすすめの滝です！

(Translated by Google) It is just a short walk from the car park across the street. It is a medium-sized waterfall, but the way it flows down is beautiful. The pool at the bottom is shallow, and it feels cool to dip your hands in it in the summer. (Original) 通り向かいの駐車場に車を停めてすぐ。中規模の滝だが、流れ落ちる姿が良い。滝つぼが流れて浅く、手を浸すと夏場は冷たくて気持ちが良い。

(Translated by Google) I live in the neighboring town, and this is a proud tourist destination where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience. “Roadside Station Towadako” will open this fall. It is along the lakeside below Hakka Pass. It is only 25 km away from here. Please come and see us. ♦Be careful of “always make money”! It may be a scam♦ (Original) 私は隣り町に住んでおりますが､此処は非日常を味わえる自慢の観光地です。今秋には、“道の駅 十和田湖”がオープンします。発荷峠を下った湖畔沿いです。ここからわずか25キロの距離です。ぜひお出かけ下さい。 ♦“必ずもうかる”は要注意! 詐欺かも♦

(Translated by Google) 2024.05.26 Usually it blooms in June, but this year it bloomed early, and by the end of May, the white flowers of black locust were in full bloom, giving off a sweet scent! True acacias produce yellow mimosa-like flowers. The white flowers are the raw material for acacia honey, and the flower's name is locust acacia (sweet scent), the purple one is called cascrouge (no scent), and the yellow flower is gold chain (no scent). These black locust trees grow wild everywhere in Akita Prefecture, dyeing the mountains and rivers pure white! By the way, in Aomori and Akita, this black acacia flower is eaten as tempura, and I saw it sold for 120 yen per bag. I was very surprised! Every year at the Acacia Festival in Kosaka Town, there seems to be an event where you can eat it as tempura. I would like to try it! (Original) 2024.05.26 例年6月に入って開花するようですが、今年は開花が早く、5月末にはニセアカシアの白い花が満開を迎えて甘い香りが漂っていました！ 本物のアカシアは、黄色いミモザのような花を付けます。 白い花はアカシア蜂蜜の原料で、花の名前はニセアカシア(甘い香り)、紫色はカスクルージュと言うニセアカシア(香りなし)、黄色い花は、金鎖(香りなし)です。 秋田県内には、このニセアカシアの木々が至るところに自生しており山や河川をを真っ白に染めています！ ちなみに青森、秋田ではこのニセアカシアの花を天ぷらにして食べるそうで1バック120円で売っているのを見ました。 大変驚きました！ 毎年、小坂町のアカシア祭りでは、天ぷらにして食べられるイベントもあるようです。 食べてみたいですね！

(Translated by Google) I saw a lot of cherry blossoms in full bloom and wondered what it was. When I went to see it, it was here. This is the first time I've seen so many big cherry blossom trees. I took this route by chance because the road I had planned was closed, but the timing was good and I was able to enjoy the wonderful scenery. (Original) 満開の桜が沢山見えて、なんだなんだ？と見に行ったらここでした。大きな桜の木がこんなにたくさん揃っているとこをを見たのははじめてです。予定した道が通行止めだったために偶然通ったルートでしたが、タイミングも良く、素晴らしい景色を楽しむことができました。

(Translated by Google) This is a tourist area recommended by Kosaka Town. The area is lined with buildings with a Meiji-era feel, which are explained by the bronze statues on the promenade and information boards at their feet. It might be a bit scary to see the life-size bronze statues at night. (Original) 小坂町が推す観光エリア。 明治の趣きがある建物が建ち並び、それを遊歩道の銅像と足元の案内板が紹介してくれている。 夜に等身大の銅像を見たらちょっとビビりそう💦

(Translated by Google) It's quiet. You can hear the children playing in the nearby park. The Katsura trees have a lovely scent. (Original) 静かです。近くの公園では子どもたちが遊んでいる声も少し聞こえます。かつらの木がとても良い香りでした。

(Translated by Google) Akita's signature illumination is held in December. Visit Kosaka for sightseeing. If you walk from the railway rail park, you will find a wide, well-maintained promenade. The trees and flowers are blooming, and the rows of Western-style buildings are wonderful. It's good for a walk, and there are cafes along the way. It's interesting to look at the many bronze statues that give you a Meiji or Western feel. (Original) 12月には秋田を代表するイルミネーション。小坂の観光に訪れる。鉄道レールパークから、歩いてみると、よく整備された広い散歩道。樹木や花が咲き、立ち並ぶ洋館も素敵。散歩にもよいし、途中ではカフェもあり。明治というか洋を感じる銅像の数々も眺めてみると面白い。

(Translated by Google) We visited in the first half of Golden Week in April when the cherry blossoms were still in full bloom. A retro-modern street lined with valuable buildings built from the Meiji to Showa eras, including the Korakukan, said to be the oldest playhouse in Japan, and the Kosaka Mining Office. In addition to the splendid Western-style buildings, I felt a sense of warmth from the many bronze statues of people from the time lined up here and there. It is a sightseeing spot that is suitable for a quick sightseeing with few people and making use of your free time. (Original) 桜がまだまだ残る4月のGW前半に訪問。日本で最古と言われる芝居小屋の「康楽館」や「小坂鉱山事務所」など明治から昭和にかけて造られた貴重な建物が立ち並ぶレトロモダンなストリート。洋風建築の立派な建物は元より、あちらこちらに立ち並ぶ当時の人々を再現した銅像の数々に暖かみを感じました。人も少なく空いた時間を利用してサクッと観るのに適した観光スポットです。

Great small museum! Lots of local history to explore.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by to take a break from driving. It was cool inside and it was free, so I took my time to see the history of Kosaka Town. The power plant machine in the courtyard was cute💞 (Original) ドライブの休憩がてらに寄りました。中は涼しくしかも無料で小坂町の歴史をゆっくり拝見しました。 中庭の発電所の機械が可愛かった💞

(Translated by Google) This facility allows you to learn about the history and culture of Kosaka Town, and the permanent exhibitions are free to view. While the Mine Office, Korakukan, and Rail Park all have a strong aesthetic appeal, this facility is less flashy and has a more subdued, sophisticated feel, creating a stark contrast. The building is old, and no major renovations have been made, so there are still some parts that feel outdated, but the exhibits are in-depth and recommended for those who want to learn more about the culture and history of Kosaka Town. There are also outdoor exhibits, which are well worth seeing, such as a glimpse into the former state of Kosaka Station and a look at the turbines used in the power plant. (Original) 小坂町の歴史や文化を知ることが出来る施設で、常設展示は無料で閲覧出来ます。鉱山事務所や康楽館、レールパークは綺麗に魅せる要素が強いですが、こちらは派手さは無く地味で渋めな趣深い感じになっていて対照的な印象です。建物は古く、大きなリニューアルはされていないようで、所々に古いままと感じる部分もありますが‥展示内容は深掘りされていて、小坂町の文化や歴史を深く知ろうと思う方にオススメです。屋外展示もあり、小坂駅のかつての様子を伺うことが出来たり、発電所で使われていたタービンを拝めたりと、見応えがありました。

(Translated by Google) I was impressed to see that valuable industrial heritage sites such as the former Kosaka Station building and the power plant built in the Meiji era are now quietly but beautifully preserved. Sightseeing like a rail park! The exhibits inside were polite and conscientious, and I was impressed by how nice the town was. (Original) 旧小坂駅の駅舎や明治に建てられた発電所など産業遺産といえる価値あるものが今はひっそりと、しかしきれいに保存されていて感動しました。レールパークみたいに、観光！してないし、中の展示も丁寧で良心的に感じられ、なんだか良い町だなあと感心しました。

(Translated by Google) Japan's three largest copper mines and Kosaka Town The history of Kosaka town, which has lived side by side with the mine, was on display. I was surprised to learn that there was a mining project on such a large scale before I was born, and that there were great people from all over Japan who came to work on it. All of them were highly educated, and I felt that studying is important after all. You can also watch a video of Kosaka Railway's final operation. (Original) 日本三大銅山と小坂町 鉱山と寄り添って生きてきた小坂町の歴史が展示されていました 自分の生まれる前にこんな規模の大きい鉱山事業あり、これらに携わるため日本各地から集まってきた偉人がいる事に驚きました 何気にみんな高学歴で、やっぱり勉学は大事だなと感じました 小坂鉄道の最終運転の動画を見る事もできます

(Translated by Google) Visited on October 17, 2020. I visited an exhibition by local painter Toyoshiro Fukuda. Since it was a special exhibition, the admission fee was 500 yen. I was surprised to find that this museum had more of his works than I expected. I'm sure many of you remember the cover art and illustrations of Ayako Miura's masterpiece, ``Freezing Point.'' For a facility of this size, I was surprised at how comprehensive the exhibits were. Among the permanent materials on display, the mine-related exhibits are wonderful. I carefully watched the explanations by Takato Oshima and Kurt Netto. (Original) 2020年10月17日に訪れました。郷土画家の福田豊四郎展を見学しました。企画展なので拝観料500円でした。予想以上にこの博物館が彼の作品を多数所蔵していることに驚きました。三浦綾子先生の代表作「氷点」の表紙絵や挿絵を記憶しておられる方も多いことかと存じます。この規模の施設にしては、大変内容が充実した展観に驚きました。 常設している資料では、やはり鉱山関係の展示が素晴らしいです。大島高任やクルト・ネットーの解説は、じっくり見させていただきました。

(Translated by Google) It's not well advertised and other facilities are more famous. When I entered, I was surprised to find that the exhibits were well organized and the facility was kept very clean. Best of all, you can enter for free! Be sure to visit and take a look! (Original) 宣伝が不十分で他の施設の方が有名ですね。 入ってびっくり、展示がしっかりしていて、施設がとても清潔に保たれています。 そして何より無料で入館できます！ 必ず訪れて見てください!

(Translated by Google) Wainai Shrine is located in Kosaka Town, around the west bank of Lake Towada from Yasumiya. The enshrined deity is Sadayuki Wauuchi and his wife Katsu, who are famous for cultivating red-eye trout.After Katsu passed away in 1901, it was founded as ``Katsugyo Shrine'', and Sadayuki's spirit was also enshrined there in 1921. I was surprised to find that this shrine is dedicated to modern people. The current worship hall was rebuilt in 1978. Why not stop by when you're passing by? (Original) 和井内神社は、十和田湖休屋から十和田湖西岸を回って小坂町にあります。祭神はヒメマス養殖で有名な、和井内貞行と妻カツで、明治41年にカツが亡くなった後に「勝漁神社」として創建し、大正11年に貞行の御霊も合祀されたということです。近代の人が祭られている神社なことに驚きました。現在の拝殿は昭和52年に改築されたもの。お近くを通った際には、立ち寄ってはいかがでしょうか。

(Translated by Google) It is located at Okawatai, Lake Towada, Kosaka Town. Sadayuki Waiuchi and his wife Katsuko, a great figure of the Meiji era who dedicated their lives to the Towada Lake Himemasu aquaculture business, are enshrined here. I visited in August 2019, but unfortunately the main shrine had collapsed. What happened... (Original) 小坂町十和田湖字大川岱に鎮座します。十和田湖ひめますの養殖事業に生涯を捧げた明治の偉人、和井内貞行とカツ子夫人が祀られています。H30年8月にお参りしましたが、残念ながら本殿が倒壊しておりました。何があったのでしょうか…

(Translated by Google) Even if they try to fix it, they don't have enough money or manpower. Mr. and Mrs. Waiuchi, who dedicated themselves to this area, are enshrined here. (Original) 手を入れようにも費用も人手も足りないそう。当地のために尽くした和井内夫妻がまつられています。

(Translated by Google) It is a shrine in the forest. (Original) 森の中の神社です。

(Translated by Google) Enshrined God - Sadayuki Waiuchi (Original) 御祭神ー和井内貞行