When visiting Lake Tazawa, don’t miss the chance to say hi to Tatsuko. The golden color of Tatsuko’s statue, together with the blue of the lake, will catch your eye. Be sure to bring warm clothes unless you’re coming in the summer.

It was raining hard but I’m happy we made the stop to see this. My love for Lake Towada in Aomori made me lol. 500¥ for parking. This lake is the deepest in Japan so be careful playing in the water. Lots of auto campgrounds around the lake.

A good spot around the lake. On a good day, the lake view is amazing from this spot. The parking right in front of it is paid but if you buy from the store you don’t need to pay the parking fees.

This was worth the drive. We stayed in Morioka and decided to drive to see the statue of Tatsuko. It was definitely worth it. It’s so peaceful and beautiful there. It was pretty cold, but we still loved it. There were just a few other tourist taking photos, so no one got in each other’s ways. There is a parking area where you pay ¥200, but they give your money back when you return the ticket.

On 20 Jan, 2025, my wife took me here to see the statue. While the sculpting work didn’t appeal to me, I strived to find a perspective to bring out its best. I didn’t succeed until I took the last image of it.

There is paid parking across the road from the statue, but it is for customers of the nearby shop only. Park down the road instead and walk up about 100m.

The deepest lake in Japan. Beautiful even on a rainy day.

One of the prettiest lakes in Japan. As a matter of fact, it’s also the deepest lake in Japan. The weather was pretty good when we went there and were lucky to see the Tazawako marathon. There are plenty of restaurants around the lake. Definitely recommend to go here.

The deepest lake in Japan. We recommend taking a 40-minute cruise on a high-speed pleasure boat from Tazawako Rest House. The emerald green water surface at the lakeside changes to a beautiful blue as you head out to sea. Because it contains aluminum, it becomes a beautiful color when reflecting sunlight. Due to the high transparency of the lake, U can clearly see the flocks of Japanese dace. In the past, Kunimasu (a type of trout) that could only be found in Lake Tazawa lived there, but when a power plant was built, acidic water from the hot springs flowed into the area, making it extinct. The scars of natural destruction can be seen in the endlessly blue lake.

Very scenic, beautiful lake! I love the snow covered mountains in the background. There were lots of fish in the water and birds in the area. I personally wouldn't go more than 20-30 minutes out of my way for this, but if you are close by then it is worth a stop!

Amazing scenery, must go!

Took the bus service B that does a circular loop around the lake for 1210 yen - it was definitely value for money as it allows for u to take the bus and drop off at multiple stops. Not that it has enough frequency for u to do that. But it stops for 10-15mins at several spots of interest like at the statue which is near the Rose Hotel and a forest park good to trek at. I personally find the scenery best there. Then it stopped at the shrine before returning to the station. It makes other stops along the way. Look out for the signs. I personally liked the “Citizen’s Park” which was about 25mins walk from the the entrance of the lake. It had lovely trees which were transforming from the colour of spring. I did not take the ferry but would skip it in view that the bus travels around the lake.

From Akita Station to Tazawako Station is 1h by bullet train, 2h by local train. Although it takes some time to access, it is a place worth visiting. We visited here in early March 2024. There is still certain snow left, the mornings and evenings are bit cold. The calm blue surface of the lake surrounded by a forest covered with white snow was so awesomely beautiful! Tazawako Station is spacious, and nearby you can also eat local specialties like Kiritanpo and Inaniwa Udon. You can also access the sulfuric Nyuto Onsen or ski slope with good snow in about 30 minutes by bus.

Went on a boat tour looping around the lake. Was awesome to see the foliage and the emerald colors of the waters. Ticket was 1400 yen. Throw fish bait for 100 yen and they will swarm like piranhas.

Quick stop when we drove around the lake. Good photo spots and some parking lots available.

You can’t help but stop here while you driving around the lake. Every thing is closed but very serene.

A nice photo spot, but not much else going on. The local bus gives tourists about 10 minutes to hop off and snap a photo - which isn't long enough for any appreciation of the scenery or the tranquillity of the torii gate. So, a lovely spot - but mostly underappreciated.

We stumbled upon this place during our drive around the lake, so glad we did! It's a beautiful shrine, tori gate by the lake and it was not busy at all unlike the ones at Hakone or Miyajima where you've to queue for hours to get a good photo. This was absolutely beautiful, peaceful and a calming experience.

Incredibly gorgeous spot I just happened to bike right onto. Little fish swimming right next to the water.

Beautiful spot around Tazawa lake. We visited as part of the circular bus route, where a short time was given to admire the picturesque tori gate on the shores of the lake. The shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Tatsuko, whose statue is further around the lake. She allegedly guards the lake in the form of a dragon, after transforming through visiting the lake for 100 days, praying to keep her beauty. Particularly striking in winter.

Amazing view in winter of the tori gate in snow over the lake. Its striking in the backdrop of the lake. The loop bus only stops here 10 mins. There is a temple opposite to it but the Tori is what you want to focus on. The bus might have a crowd of people who want to take pictures.

nice bread! the service crew kindly cut the buns in equal portions for us to enjoy. that's omotenashi! place felt abit touristy. but it was quiet for us.

Free admission herb garden, greenhouse, shops and restaurants. Not much to see but you can relax or have a break...

Beautiful

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(Translated by Google) The mountain ash, forget-me-nots, and Japanese lanterns were in full bloom. (Original) ヤマボウシ、ミヤコワスレ、シランが見頃を迎えていました。

(Translated by Google) I was looking forward to going there after reading the reviews, but even though it was summer vacation, there were hardly any people there, there were few items for sale, and the atmosphere was generally lonely. (The reviews were from a few years ago, so the situation may have changed since then.) The building is impressive, and I can imagine it would be a wonderful place if it were more well-equipped... It's sad for visitors that tourist spots like this one are left in a lonely state. I hope it will become lively again in some way. In addition to the shops and restaurants, there was also take-out ice cream. There were hardly any herbs for sale, but there were miscellaneous goods on sale. (Original) クチコミを見て楽しみに出かけましたが、夏休みというのに人はほとんどおらず、販売されている品は少なくて、全体的に寂しい雰囲気でした。（口コミを見ると何年の前のもので、その時から比べて状況がかわったのかもしれません） 建物は立派で、充実すれば素敵なところなんだろうなぁと想像させてくれるところなのですが・・・ ここに限らず、観光スポットとして寂しい状況になる所があるのは訪れるものにとってもつらいですね。 何らかの形でまた盛り上がってほしいです。 ショップ、レストラン以外に、テイクアウトのアイスもありました。ハーブはほとんど売られていませんでしたが、Ｓａｌｅの雑貨類などがありました。

(Translated by Google) At this time of year, there is a shortage of herbs as the winter holidays are approaching, but the remaining herbs are half price (^^) I bought stevia. The staff explained to me that it is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, and that just a small amount is enough to use in stews.If the leaves go bad, you can dry them.You can also add them to tea instead of sugar. During the autumn leaves season, the surrounding forest is very beautiful. (Original) 今時期だと、そろそろ冬季休業が近く品薄ですが、残っているハーブが半額です(^^) ステビアを購入しました。甘さが砂糖の200から300倍で、ほんの少しで十分煮物に使える･葉がダメになったら、乾燥させておくとよい･お砂糖代わりに紅茶に入れたりもOKと、店員さんから説明をいただきました。 紅葉の時期だと、周囲の森がとっても綺麗です。

I really enjoyed the Pizza, the garlic shrimp was my favorite. It's interesting that they provide honey at the table in case you want to put that on the pizza. It definitely changes the flavor. They also have unlimited refill drinks here, something that's is not often found in Japan. I would definitely recommend this place. You can tell that they use fresh ingredients.

I love this shop The staff are friendly. and very helpful. Don't hesitate to go buy some honey at this store. Even if you are a foreigner .

This honey/bee restaurant is a wonderful option for anyone visiting this part of Japan, and if you happen to be hungry They serve you tasty pizza, salad and pasta. There's also an option for desserts, such as cake, as you would expect What's a little unexpected is that they always have honey as an extra option to all their meals, which is the selling point of this place. There's lots of honey, and I recommend you give it a try as you eat Other than that, the food is solid. Nothing too amazing, but it will fill you up and thanks to the added honey, it is guaranteed to be a unique experience Give it a try!

Surprisingly delicious Pizza. Nice Fluffy base. We had to try Meat and Cheese as this was a local favourite. I find the meat makes the pizza abit sloppy. But if you want a more traditional pizza, just go for the Margherita. It definitely hit the spot if you want something other than Japanese cuisine. Especially after a long day in the snow.

One of few places around Lake Tazawa to go during winter season. They sell honey around the world. They also have pizza restaurant where you can have fairly good one with reasonable price. I discovered pizza and honey were good combinations there!

You can taste different kinds of honey and honey vinegar.

I didn't realize that I wanted a honey shop like this in my life. The ice cream is good too.

-Ponies look sad -Variety of stock inside -A few different food businesses including pasta and ice cream

(Translated by Google) The store also sells some very unusual items. It also functions as a direct sales store for agricultural products and Iburigakko. Rockfish is grilled with salt in front of the cafeteria, so you can eat it right away if you have it in the grill area. I stopped by to catch rockfish. It was delicious. There are also ponies and you can buy and feed them. We also sell firewood. (Original) 販売所はなかなか変わったものも売ってます。 農産品やいぶりがっこなど直売所としての機能もあります。 食堂前では岩魚の塩焼きをしてるので、焼き場にあればすぐに食べられます。 岩魚を目当てに寄りました。美味しかったです。 ポニーもいて餌を買って餌やり出来ます。薪も売ってます。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by for a short break. It's quite small, but it has a lot of potential lol We carry a wide variety of products, from game meat such as bear meat to Costco products! There's also a place to feed ponies, a woodworking workshop, and stylish mom clothes for sale! I think it's a good place to stop by for a while ♬ (Original) 小休憩の為に寄りました。 けっこう小じんまりしてますが、結構なポテンシャルを秘めてますww 熊肉などのジビエからコストコの商品まで幅広く取り扱ってます！ ポニーに餌をやったり、木工の工房やお洒落なお母さんの衣服も売ったりされてます！ ちょっと寄るには良い場所だと思います♬

(Translated by Google) It was a place where I was able to experience a lot in a short period of time. 1. Shinkansen Komachi...If you stay here, the Shinkansen Komachi will run right in front of you. 2. Inside the store...I didn't expect to see Costco products here...In addition, there were various other items for sale, such as local vegetables and antiques. 3. Miso danpo and salt-grilled char... When I looked at it from a distance, I thought there were fake danpo and rock fish stuck in the fake hearth, but it turns out they're all real. Moreover, miso danpo is very delicious! The staff makes sure to brown the miso before serving it, so it's piping hot. The skewers are thick and handmade, so you can enjoy them in wild ways. It was about 2.5 times the size of the Frankfurt convenience store, so you'll definitely be full. Please be careful if you eat little. 4. Ponies...I didn't realize they existed even at first glance, but when I went to throw out a plastic bottle, my grandma told me, ``The horses are eating,'' and when I went to see them, I met two cute ponies. It was a forest station where you could have a rich experience in a short time. (Original) 短時間で色々体験できた場所でした。 1. 新幹線こまち…ここにいれば、新幹線こまちが目の前を走ります。 2. 店内…ここでコストコ商品に会えるとは…その他、地元野菜や骨董品など、様々な売り物がありました。 3. 味噌たんぽといわなの塩焼き…遠目で見た時に、作り物の囲炉裏に、作り物のたんぽと岩魚が刺さってると思っていたら、全部本物。 しかも味噌たんぽ、とっても美味しい！ 店員さんがしっかり味噌に焦げ目をつけて提供してくれるので、アツアツです。 串が手作りのような太い棒で、ワイルドにいただけます。 コンビニのフランクフルトの2.5倍くらいに感じる大きさでしたので、もれなくお腹いっぱいになります。少食の方はご注意を。 4. ポニー…パッと見ても存在に気づかなかったけど、ペットボトルを捨てに行った時に、おばあちゃんに『馬がご飯食べてるよ』と教えてくれて、見に行ったら2頭の可愛いポニーに会えました。 短時間で、色濃く体験できる森の駅でした。

(Translated by Google) The "〇〇 Station" series that appears from time to time. I don't think it has been approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, but it surprisingly has the functionality of a roadside station. I bought some smoked daikon radish. (Original) ときどきある〇〇の駅シリーズ。国土交通省からの認可は受けていないと思うが、意外と道の駅っぽい機能を持っている。いぶりがっこを買ってみた。

(Translated by Google) You can feed the horses The store is a Costco resale store. (Original) 馬の餌付けができます 店はコストコの再販店です

(Translated by Google) Children will love this place, where they can get up close to the ponies, shop or take a break in the store (Original) 小朋友會喜歡這地方，可近距離接觸小馬，店内可購物或休息一下

Great stopover spot on the way to Akita from Morioka. Came during summer and the water in the river was really cooling. There is a small path with stairs down to the river bank. Parking available with just 5 mins walk to the red bridge and down to the bank.

Pictures taken on October 24th for foliage/ momiji reference. 1h easy hike absolutely worth it. Great combination of nature, tunnels, bridges, waterfalls and pristine untouched feeling beauty. It nay get wet on the floor, so it's better to wear adequate shoes

Very beautiful scenes. Natural view with stunning atmosphere of clean water, red bridge and great valley.

It's beautiful and only a short walk inside. There is parking available right in front.

The gorge and the waterfall were beautiful. The path follows the river upwards from the dam. There are some dark tunnels on the way, and a rest-shelter a small climb up from the main pathway a bit after the waterfall. At the time of writing (June 2024) the path is closed further up the river after the waterfall, shelter and a small shrine.

We came here on 11 Nov. It was a beautiful trail though the peak of fall foliage has past a week ago. There was repairing work near the entrance and there was heavy rain a day before, thus making the trail lots of muddy water pots. There were not many tourists in the early morning. The sunlight should be better for phototaking near noon. Maybe, the fall foliage peak had past, the parking was free. A 300 Yen parking fee was charged during the fall foliage season.

I like to stroll around the place. You get to enjoy the view and sound of fountains and rivers. Of course, you need to pick the time to visit there for better view. However, the stroll itself is healing to the soul. Just bear in mind to wear thicker cloths to keep you warm since it’s deep inside, temperature compared to outside is rather low. The only thing was we went during weekday, surprisingly there are many tourists. Since they are following bus tour, you feel that there are rushing around. Aside from this, it is wonderful!

Tazawako Ski Resort is a lovely, local-friendly resort with very few tourists, making it a great spot for a relaxed skiing or snowboarding experience. The slopes are long and perfect for beginners to practice without feeling rushed. The rental shop staff were super friendly and helpful. We rented our gear for two days and were able to leave it at the shop overnight, so we didn’t have to carry everything back to the hotel—super convenient! And if you're lucky with the weather, the view is breathtaking. Snowboarding down while overlooking Lake Tazawa is an unforgettable experience!

Lovely resort, great for a weekend. Many different levels of slopes and quite a number of jumps scattered about. Just a shame that they do not tidy up the slope (groom) on the far right after it has maxed out the powder with no fresh snow to rejuvenate it. Being chopped up and left harden, no-one used it as not pleasant. A similar position for the other so-called powder slope left of the top lift. Restaurant was good as was the relaxation lounge which also serves lunch. The quads and pair lift far left were very quick. The slope on the far bottom left felt like it was vertical on the off-piste powder. Waist deep - splendid!

Beautiful ski hill and it is nice how it is not too crowded. The view of the lake is awesome and the tree run is very exciting.

Loved this little mountain! It's not biggest or difficult mountain, but the off piste powder riding was amazing!! Best part, no crowds!! Felt like had the whole mountain to myself.

Not crowded Nice view Have course for beginner No helmet for rent !?!

Great place for skiing and boarding, appears to be one of the better ski resorts in the area with plenty of terrain and a higher quality of snow.

Just came back from Tawazako Ski Resort and I’ll review my experience based on a few things - Staff - For some reasons 80% of the staff on the mountain are elderly which means they are VERY limited in English and they couldn’t even point me towards beginners slopes. Chair lift - one of the chairlift is quite aged it doesn’t even have a safety bar and the seats are quite old too, but other chairlifts are okay. Snow - Absolutely powder snow, it is so soft and for beginners like us it didn’t hurt much when we fall unlike Snow in Australia is quite hard. Food - I just can’t complaint when you get to eat delicious ramen on snow mountains. Price - I think the price for chairlift and rental are quite reasonable so not surprise here. Definitely worth a visit if you like skiing or snow boarding, at least we had a blast.

Pizza shop run by a mountain honey shop or. It is extremely popular on holidays, with 20 people waiting at 11:30 a.m. We were shown to our table after an hour, but shopping at the honey shop while waiting will kill some time. The popular cheese and honey pizza is delicious with elegant honey. There is free-use honey on the table if U want to indulge in honey.

There's a lot to do here besides pizza. They've also got a little cafe + double decker bus if you'd like to eat outside. Pizzas are good and use tasteful amounts of their own homemade Honey, although nonhoneyed options are plentiful. The other restaurant has ice cream and things for dessert. Pretty fun stop!

delicious pizza pork is succulent, four cheese pizza with honey is stunning

Amazing pizza. There will be a line. Sp get there early. Best pizza I've had in Japan and super reasonable price. 1200-1600 yen. If you love honey as well there plenty of it available to pour on your pizza.

Very nice pizzas, kinda special as some may pour honey.

Very delicious, chewy, crispy honey pork pizza, 4 cheese pizza, meat sauce jalapeno pizza and garlic cheese pizza. You can add as much honey as you want. Truffle honey matches really well with honey pork pizza.

Lovely little pizza place, good range of options and bargain prices. Lady serving was very busy but effusively enthusiastic and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble, and nobody was left waiting a second longer than absolutely necessary.

Lunch was very disappointing Dessert was absolutely awful, factory mochi that tastes really weird and fake whip cream Black tea tasted bad too

Wonderful view!!!! Staff are very welcoming and facility is great. The room is comfy and good was yummy!

A very comfortable hotel situated beside a beautiful lake. Lake view rooms get the full experience of morning sun, since they face east. But the afternoons are perfection.

Rooms have a wonderful view. Dinner was good. Breakfast was good. Staff is very friendly.

Huge and clean room facing the lake. You get to see the sun rise from within the room. After dark, you can see the night sky with lots of stars from the room too. Can't ask for more.

Very nice cafe, not many people aware this cute cafe on the ground floor. The warm tone decoration give you the better coziness in rainly days.

Curry lunch was delicious and the view nice. A very relaxing atmosphere

cozy restaurant with nice view, good local beer

Dining at ORAE is a pleasant surprise! It’s located right by Lake Tazawa. The view from the high ceiling window is very peaceful and healing. Food is also of a very high standard. The homemade hamburger steak has a solid texture and rich in favor and the udon is silky and tasty. The homemade ginger ale is absolutely delicious. Suzuki-san, the store manager, is professional, well-mannered and very friendly. Music is harmonious with the vibe at just the right volume. Wonderful experience it is. Please come even if you do not drink beer. It is a nice restaurant.

Perfect location at Lake Tazawa. The food was quite good as well. They even had vegetarian options: curry rice and veg spaghetti. This restaurant is famous for scenes from a famous Korean show as well.

Huge brewery on lake side. Amazing ambience where you can get lake view while dining. Best part they offer vegetarian/vegan options which were absolutely delicious. Worth trying this place out if you plan a trip to lake tazakawa

A really nice beer cafe restaurant to enjoy a good western meals and enjoy the beautiful view of tazawako lake.

Food is simple but well done. Staff are very nice. The man serving us was extremely pleasant. The views are fantastic. If you are in the area you must visit.

A beautiful place with a stunning sunset view, lovely beer, and warm, attentive service. Highly recommended!

Excellent barbecue meat set meal with adequate food satisfying your appetite. Vegetables are much more than average amount at Japanese set meal standard. Never have such vegetable experience in Japan! Very good price. Lots of free parking space at main road and you just walk down a short slope to reach the restaurant. There are plenty free parking space around the restaurant too. Summer time and late lunch, therefore not crowded.

The restaurant was only one open for the lunch around and interior was a bit suspicious. However, the food was delicious, one of the tastiest we tried in the area. Definitely recommend. Also owner speaks a bit of English and can recommend you a dish. If you like meat, give it a try!!

Ok amount, taste good too. Owner can speak English

Little place we stumbled upon as I was hungry at the time. Had a great bbq. Inside doesn't look like much but great food and atmosphere.

Only place that opens on a bad weather day. The lamb meat is not bad at all.

(Translated by Google) Place semi-frozen Jingisukan on top of vegetables and let it thaw slowly. When it turns white, flip it over and let it steam in the moisture from the vegetables. Dip it in the garlicky sauce and take a bite. Delicious!! No fishy smell!! It's not as sweet as lamb, but it's delicious. The sauce is also delicious and goes well with rice. (Original) 野菜の上に半冷凍のジンギスカンを乗せてゆっくり解かす。色が白くなったらひっくり返して野菜の水分で蒸す感じ。ニンニクの効いたタレにつけて一口。美味しい！！ 臭みが無い！！ラムのような甘さは無いですが美味しい。 タレがまた美味しくご飯が進みます。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by around lunchtime after a hike. There was a Genghis Khan banner by the roadside, but I couldn't find the restaurant. I walked around and ended up in a back alley. The restaurant has a retro Showa-era feel. The Genghis Khan set meal is 1,400 yen. Thankfully, you can get free refills of rice. The slightly sweet sauce with a hint of garlic is delicious. The meat has no odor and is just the right texture. Good portion size! Great taste! Great value for money! (Original) 登山後のお昼ごろお邪魔しました。 ジンギスカンののぼりは道端にありましたがお店が分からず。ぐるっと回って裏路地へ。 昭和レトロ感のある店内です。 ジンギスカン定食1400円。ありがたいことにご飯お代わり無料です。 ニンニクの効いた少し甘めのタレがうまい。 お肉は臭みがなく適度なかみごたえ。 ボリューム良し！味よし！コスパ良し！