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

Beautiful

(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！

Super interesting place. Most acidic onsen in Japan apparently. I couldn’t really read the signs in the onsen but seemed like there was 50% and 100% with acid water. In the 100% I felt like I was burning right away. Not totally sure if it’s healthy but it’s an experience 😅.

Real Japanese Onsen at its best! It's like living on the edge of a volcano. It takes about 90 bus ride from Lake Tazawa. People go there believe there is magic medicinal healing through its radium's effect. I cook for myself for dinner but they do provide two meals. The steam room is a must try. The water pH level of 1.5 to 2. Be careful.

It's a truly amazing destination and an experience you should not miss if you are touring the Tohoku region.

Bicycle toured to here from Aomori. Nice authentic hotel with warm staff and great views.

Self catering stay. Most acidic onsen in Japan - the baths are separated into pure 100% and blended to lower amounts for easier on the skin. Due to the acidity important to wash properly and avoid eyes. Rooms were old, basic, and fine for the price. Onsen was exceptional. Recommend

Tamagawa onsen promotes itself as a kind of modern day sanatorium, with water that can heal everything from back aches to cancer. This makes it a kind of mecha for the aged, sick and dying who can be found camping around the area in the hopes that the sulphurous air will improve their health. The bathing facilities are varied and interesting, but I don't think I'll go back

Amazing place. This is a hot spring of hydrochloric acid of PH 1.0, unusual in the world. You can see the site where 9000 liters of hot water spouts per minute. It is comparable to Yellowstone. Many Japanese believe that healing difficulties will cure, so it is better to take care when you visit.

Top recomended place to visit and enjoy the power of nature.

It was awesome! The Onsen was closed but still interesting to walk around! We met really kind old ladies and they gave us a fresh steamed garlic out of the vulcanic steam! It was so delicious! Was a great experience :)

Amazing to see how nature and earth are alive

Interesting and beautiful place.

(Translated by Google) (August 12, 2025) The Tamagawa Onsen Nature Study Trail is a walking trail where you can experience the "heartbeat of a volcano" simply by walking. As you begin your walk, the smell of sulfur fills the air, and white steam erupts everywhere. The sight of the highly acidic hot spring water (pH 1.2) gushing forth from the main fountain is impressive, providing a real sense of the power of nature. Along the way, there's also a hut for rock bathing, offering a glimpse into the local hot spring culture. Additionally, you may find Beitou stones, found only in Taiwan's Beitou and Tamagawa Onsen. However, as these stones are designated as natural monuments, taking them home is strictly prohibited. Particularly memorable are the heat rising from the ground and the gray, desolate area completely devoid of vegetation. Just outside of this is a lush, green forest, creating a striking contrast between the harsh environment and abundant nature. Autumn is a particularly beautiful season, with the contrast between the desolate Jigokudani and the vibrant autumn leaves, and I personally recommend it. It's a special place where you can experience the harshness and mystery of nature at the same time just by walking. The trail itself is well maintained and easy to walk on, and if there are no road closures it takes about 30 minutes to an hour to go around. You can feel the heat under your feet, and in some places there are signs warning of volcanic gases, so it's important to be mindful of your health and not push yourself too hard when walking. It's enjoyable even just to stop by for sightseeing, but it's especially recommended for those with an interest in volcanoes and hot springs. From memory, there was a trailhead to Mount Yakeyama at the back, and from there it was possible to traverse the mountain via the summit towards Goshogake Onsen. *There are signs warning of bears along the trail. (Original) (2025/08/12) 玉川温泉の自然研究路は、ただ歩くだけで「火山の鼓動」を体感できる散策路です。歩き始めると一帯に硫黄の匂いが漂い、あちこちで白い噴気が吹き上がっています。大噴からPH1.2の酸性度の高い源泉がこんこんと湧き出す様子は迫力があり、自然の力強さを実感します。途中には岩盤浴のための小屋もあり、この地の温泉文化の一端に触れられるのも魅力です。さらに、ここでは台湾の北投温泉と玉川温泉でしか見られない北投石が転がっていることもありますが、天然記念物に指定されているため持ち帰りは厳禁です。 特に印象に残るのは、地面からじんわりと伝わる熱気と、植物がまったく生えない灰色の荒涼としたエリア。そのすぐ外側には緑豊かな森が広がっており、厳しい環境と豊かな自然が隣り合わせに存在する景色は強烈なコントラストを生んでいます。とりわけ秋は荒涼とした地獄谷と鮮やかな紅葉の対比が美しく個人的にはオススメのシーズンです。歩くだけで自然の厳しさと神秘を同時に体験できる、特別な場所だと思います。 研究路自体はよく整備されていて歩きやすく、通行止め箇所が無ければ一周するのに30分〜1時間ほど。足元から熱気が伝わり、場所によっては火山ガスへの注意を促す看板も立っているので、散策の際は体調に気をつけて無理をしないことが大切です。観光で立ち寄るだけでも十分楽しめますが、火山や温泉に関心のある方には特におすすめです。昔の記憶では奥に焼山への登山口があり、そこから山頂を経由して後生掛温泉方面へと縦走することもできたはずです。※登山道には熊出没注意の看板があります

(Translated by Google) I think it's easier to access from the Semboku City side than from Hachimantai City, as there are fewer sharp curves. Follow the signs as you head down and you'll find a parking lot, but there's a 300 yen fee for the initial period, so most people seem to park in the lot at the back. The parking lot, which charges a fee, only closes at around 4pm during the day, which is inconvenient, so there were hardly any cars parked there. I arrived just before 9am, and there were already many tourists and hot spring bathers, some of whom had brought mats and sleeping bags and were sleeping around. The website and information boards say you can visit various spots in 30 minutes, but there were signs warning of bear sightings everywhere, and the trail was closed off, so you could only go around a small area, and it only took about 5 minutes to go around, so there wasn't much to see, and it paled in comparison to the Goshogake Nature Study Trail. If you want a more dynamic experience and a closer feel to nature, I recommend the Goshogake Nature Study Trail. Tamagawa Onsen has more spaces to rest, so it seems more suited to people who want to enjoy the trail while warming up. (A little further on, there were about three huts where people were sleeping and warming themselves.) As expected of a hot spring resort, the toilets had rusty faucets, which made it a bit intimidating. The faucets were unusual, with no twist mechanism, but a pedal at the foot that you stepped on to get the water flowing. There was also a restaurant and a shop, but they were closed from around noon. (The vending machines were operational.) (Original) 八幡平市方面より仙北市側からの方が急なカーブも少なくアクセスしやすいと思います。 看板を目印に下っていくと駐車場がありますが最初の方は料金が300円取られるので皆さんは奥側の駐車場に止めて利用されている感じでした。 料金が取られる駐車場は日中の16時頃までしか止められず不便なのか殆ど車が止まっていませんでした。 朝9時前に着いたのですが既に多くの観光客や温泉を利用されている方がいてゴザや寝袋を持参してそこら辺に寝ている方がいました。 ホームページや案内板には30分かけて色んな所が回れるとの内容ですがあちこちに熊出没の掲示物があり封鎖されほんの少しの範囲しか回れず5分ほどで一周する感じでそれ程見られるものがないので後生掛自然研究路と比べると見劣りします。 迫力やより自然を感じたい方は後生掛自然研究路をおすすめします。 玉川温泉はどちらかというと休むスペースが多いので温まりながら満喫したい人向けに感じます。(少し進むと3つ程小屋がありそこで寝ながら温まっている方もいました) トイレはやはり温泉地であるせいか蛇口が錆びており少し抵抗があります。 蛇口はひねるものが無く足元にペダルがありそれを踏んで水を出す珍しいタイプでした。 食堂や売店もありますがお昼頃からでした。(自販機は普通に使えました)

(Translated by Google) People spread out sheets and tatami mats here and there and lay down. I spread out a sheet and lay down too. I felt a gradual warmth from the inside out, so much so that I began to sweat immediately. There was quite a strong smell, and it got on my clothes. The air didn't seem very good either. It's free. It takes quite a bit of walking to go around the whole area. It's tough if you're not wearing comfortable shoes. (Original) ところどころでみなさんシートやござを広げて寝転んでいました。私もシートを広げて寝転んでみました。すぐに汗が滲むほどじんわり芯から温まる感じがします。匂いはかなりあります。服につきます。空気もあまりよくはない感じがします。無料です。一周するとなるとそこそこ歩きます。歩きやすい履き物じゃないと厳しいです

Beautiful and special, Dragon eye only can be seen during late May to mid Jun when snow jusy melt

This Spring is warmer than usual but May 5th seemed to be earlier to see the perfect dragon eye. The latter of May may be good timing this year, too.

I went to Kagami-numa in Hachimantai. The ice and snow covers of the pond begin to melt, forming an open ring of water around the edges, leaving a white disk in the center. Next, a puddle gathers in the center of the white disk, making the pond look like a giant eye. It is called "Dragon Eye". It is located on the prefectural border between Akita and Iwate prefectures.

The dragon eye is a famous tourist destination even advertised in Tokyo. The way in which the snow melts and the couler blue makes it look like a dragons eye. Would recommend it, but don't be fooled it's fairly cold up there because of its high elevation.

Great experience, fun drive up the mountain, definitely something you must see! Cute gift shops as well. Hurry and check it out!

Nice view. Dragon eye view every early June.

Not bad, but not great. Don't just come here to see the dragon eye. Make sure.you got some comfy shoes and a wind breaker jacket and walk the hiking path for some nature. The food and drink here is expensive and it can get pretty busy. Bring your own lunch or wait until you go back down the mountain to eat.

On 20 Jan 2025, my wife and I spent sometime here. It’s like a prop for the natural scenery. And then, we tried to find a perspective of the lake and of the nearby statue from here.

The Tazawako Circut bus stops and waits for 10-15min for quick sightseeing.

it was very cold that day i visited and i felt sorry for the only lady that sat inside, must be freezing.

Absolutely stunning.

peaceful

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located near the Tatsuko statue, the symbol of Lake Tazawa. Made of plain wood with a red roof, the small shrine building juts out over the lake as if floating. It's also known as "Floating Wood Shrine" because it was dedicated to a floating log that washed ashore. Originating from the legend of Princess Tatsuko, the shrine is said to grant blessings such as beauty, eternal youth and longevity, matchmaking, and romantic success. Known as a power spot for beauty and beauty, it's especially popular with female worshippers. Because it appears to be floating on the lake, the red roof reflects the colors of the lake and sky, making it a beautiful sight. However, the area in front of the offering box also doubles as a shrine office selling amulets and other items, making it difficult to put in a donation and pray with people right in front of you. It was distracting to know that there were people looking at and wanting to buy the amulets, and it was difficult to pray in peace. I wish they'd at least moved it to the space next to the torii gate. Although the area around the shrine is small, you can walk around it, so I thought it was nice to be able to walk around and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Tazawa. (Original) 田沢湖のシンボルたつこ像のそばにある神社。 赤い屋根に白木造りで、湖に浮かぶように張り出したところに佇む小さな社殿。 流れ着いた浮木を祀ったことから別名「浮木神社」というのだそう。 たつこ姫伝説に由来して、美貌成就・不老長寿・縁結び・恋愛成就というご利益があるのだそう。 美のご利益や美容に良いパワースポットとして知られているそうで、特に女性の参拝者に人気があるのだそうです。 湖に浮かぶように建っているので、赤い屋根と湖や空の色とが映えて、見た感じは綺麗ではありました。 ただ、お賽銭箱前がお守り等を売っている社務所も兼ねているようで、目の前に人がいるので、お賽銭を入れて参拝するのはとてもやりずらいです。お守りを見たり買いたい人がいるのも気になってしまうし、落ち着いて参拝出来ませんでした。 せめて鳥居横のスペースにでも移動してほしいところだと思いました。 社殿の周りは狭いながらも歩けるので、ぐるっと回って綺麗な田沢湖湖面を眺められるのは良いなと思いました。

(Translated by Google) This Ukiki Shrine is right next to the Tatsuko statue. It is built on the lake with wood. You can walk over the small bridge to worship and buy amulets. The scenery here is beautiful and quiet (unless there are many tourists). Note that if you want to stay a little longer, you can park in the parking lot of the store opposite. There is a small fee, and you pay when you enter the store. (Original) 這浮木神社就在辰子像旁邊，以木建造建於湖泊上，經小橋步進參拜及可購買御守。 這裡景色優美及清靜（除非多遊客）。 留意若想多留一點時間，駕車前來可泊到對面商店之停車場，是略為收費，進店付款。

This place has a huge parking lot so it’s convenient during peak seasons, also located right on the lake and has some window seats with great views of the lake. We tried the wild herbs sansai , grilled fish and grilled rice ball on stick coated with miso paste called miso tanpo which seems like a local speciality. The fish and the rice balls are grilled on charcoal giving it a nice smoked flavor.

(Translated by Google) *This is my impression as of 2019. I wanted to have a light lunch at a teahouse near the lake, and there was one that was quite busy, so I stopped by. Wow, it's a rather large structure for a teahouse. There are eat-in spaces set up here and there, perfect for taking a break. There isn't much on the menu, but the soba noodles and curry are enough. What I received was wild vegetable soba, which I wanted to warm up. It contains a lot of wild vegetables and has a rich flavor, so maitake mushrooms are also good. The rich flavor of the dashi soup, sweet soup, and inaka soba noodles are irresistible. Also, there was something called miso tampo, so I was curious and tried it. This was the first time I had eaten Kiritanpo, and it still had the flavor of rice. The flavor is somewhere between white rice and mochi, and the charred flavor of the miso goes well with the saltiness. It was a perfect restaurant for a light lunch after crossing the mountain. It gets crowded during lunchtime on holidays, so it might be a good idea to adjust your time accordingly. (Original) ※2019年当時の感想です 湖畔あたりの茶屋で軽い昼食をとりたくて、わりと賑わっているお店があったので寄ってみました。 へぇ、わりと茶屋にしては大きな造りなんですね。 ところどころにイートインスペースが設けられてて休憩がてらにぴったり。 それほどメニューは多くありませんが、おそばにカレーなど十分じゃないですか。 頂いたのは山菜そば、やはりあったまりたいですからね。 結構山菜が沢山入ってて風味豊か、マイタケなんてのもいいじゃないですか。 出汁と甘いおつゆ、田舎そばの濃い味わいもたまらん。 あと、みそタンポなるものもあったので気になって食べてみました。 きりたんぽってこの時初めて食べたんですが、わりと米の感じが残ってるんですね。 白米と餅の中間といった塩梅で、味噌の焦がした香りと塩気が合うなぁ。 山越え後の軽めのランチに向きなお店でしたね。 休日の昼時だと混雑するので、時間を調整していくのが良さげかも

(Translated by Google) It is said to be the birthplace of Miso Kiritanpo, located on the shores of Lake Tazawa. The miso danpo was honestly delicious. They also grill and sell fish, which people can eat inside. Dogs are not allowed in the store, so you can eat on the bench in front of the store. Kunimasu Memorial Hall is right behind it. There was a Pokemon manhole cover. (Original) 田沢湖湖畔にある味噌きりたんぽ発祥の店らしいです。味噌たんぽは正直に美味しかったです。魚も焼いて販売しており、人は店内で食べられます。ワンコは入店NGなので店先のベンチでなら食べられます。すぐ裏にクニマス記念館があります。そこにポケモンマンホール蓋がありました。

(Translated by Google) While driving around Lake Tazawa, I found a sign that said Tatsuko Chaya. Lake Tazawa is famous for the Tatsuko statue. I also came to see it. Same Tatsuko: That's why I thought it was near here. ．． ．． ．． I had to drive a little further. That's right, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan that never freezes. You'll be surprised. So, I decided to stop the car. ．． ．． ．． It was a very large parking lot. I have to go closer to the store. When you look inside the store, you'll notice that there's an irori hearth in the back. I thought they were going to bake danpo here. ．． ．． ．． When I walked there. There was also an irori hearth, and danpo was roasted there. Just looking at this place made me feel like I was in the countryside. I don't usually see the hearth at all. So, I ordered "Miso Danpo". Miso danpo is made with ground rice wrapped around a skewer. Then, they coat it with sweet and spicy miso and grill it. It looks very delicious. Well then, let's have the original miso danpo. The rice part is chewy and chewy. It still has the texture of rice, so it's not like mochi. And the miso part is fragrant. You can see the shape of the rice grains. When eaten with miso, it feels like eating miso-grilled rice and is very delicious. I wanted to put the rice part in a kiritanpo pot and eat it. That's right, it tastes the same as the one in that Kiritanpo pot. I was very satisfied. kazuchi (Original) 田沢湖を走っていると たつこ茶屋って看板を発見しました。 田沢湖って言うと辰子像が有名ですよね。 私も観に来たんですけどね。 同じ たつこ だからこの近くにあるんだって思ったんですが．．．． もう少し車で走らないと駄目でしたよ。 そうそう、田沢湖って日本でもっとも深い湖で凍らない湖なんですよ。 ビックリしますよね。 じゃあ、車を止めようって思ったら．．．． めっちゃ広い駐車場でした。 ぶ～んってお店の近くまで行かないと。 店内を見ていると奥の方に囲炉裏があるじゃないですか。 ここで、たんぽを焼くんだろうな～って思って．．．． 歩いて行ってみると。 囲炉裏もあったし、たんぽも焼いていましたよ。 ここだけ見ていると、何だか田舎に来たな～って思っちゃいました。 囲炉裏って普段は全然見ないですから。 で、「みそたんぽ」をオーダーしましたよ。 みそたんぽですが、串に ご飯をすり潰して巻いているんですよね。 そして、その周りに甘辛い味噌を付けて焼いているんですよ。 とっても美味しそうですよね。 では、では、元祖 みそたんぽを頂きましょうか。 ご飯の部分がもちもち、もちもちしています。 ご飯の食感が残っているので餅のようではないんですよね。 そして、味噌の部分が香ばしいんですよ。 ご飯つぶの形が見えますよね。 味噌と一緒に食べるとみそ焼きご飯を食べているような感じでとっても美味しいです。 ご飯の部分はきりたんぽ鍋に入れて食べたくなっちゃいました。 そうそう、あのきりたんぽ鍋に入っている味と一緒だ～ってね。 大満足でしたよ。 kazuchi

(Translated by Google) I spotted a sign that said "The birthplace of miso tantanpo" so I went there. Ideally, it's supposed to be grilled and then eaten as is, but the grilled miso was too hot to eat. I tried peeling it off the stick and, although the miso on the surface was hot, the inside wasn't so hot, making it easier to eat. By the way, why do they sell grilled salted rock trout? They don't exist in Lake Tazawa. (Original) ｢みそたんぽ発祥の店｣という看板を見つけてしまい、行ってしまいました。 本来は焼いて出された状態でそのままかじりつくべきなのでしょうが、焼かれた味噌が熱くて食べれない。 試しで棒から剥がしてみたら、表面の味噌は熱くても中はそこまで熱くなく食べやすくなりなした。 ところで何でイワナの塩焼を販売しているんですかね？ 田沢湖にはいないのにね

(Translated by Google) I was surprised that the kiritanpo wasn't long and thin, but it was satisfying to eat! The miso was a little salty. The accompanying homemade pickles were delicious 😊 and they were also for sale. Freshly grilled kiritanpo on the robata fireplace. They grilled it on traditional skewers, creating a nice atmosphere ♪ After eating, you return the skewers. (It's hard work to carve skewers out of wood 💦, so please make sure to return them properly.) They also had grilled iwana (rock trout) skewers 🐟️ (Original) きりたんぽ、細長くなくてびっくりしましたが、食べ応えはあります！！味噌はしょっぱめかな。付け合わせの手作りのお新香は大変美味しいです😊販売もしていました。炉端で焼きたてのきりたんぽ。昔ながらの串で焼いてくれるのでいい雰囲気♪食べたあとは串を返却します。(串は木を削って作るの、大変ですからね💦ちゃんと返却して下さい。)他に、イワナ(岩魚)も串焼きにしてましたよー🐟️

(Translated by Google) The miso tanpo was delicious. It was a little saltier than the one at the Tatsuko statue. It came with smoked daikon radish, which was a nice bonus. (Original) 味噌たんぽが美味しかったです。たつこ像の所のお店と比べてやや塩辛い感じがしました。いぶりがっこが付いて来るのでちょっとお得です。