🌊The stunning scenery of Tohoku, Japan! Tazawako Tatsuko Legend × Glazed Lake Water Complete Guide 🌊✨

📍#田泽湖 is the deepest volcanic lake in Japan (423.4 meters deep!). The lake water presents dreamy "glass blue" and "emerald green" due to the refraction of sunlight, just like a gem lost in Akita. It is also known as "Japan's Lake Baikal" and "Japan's 100 Scenic Spots".

🌟Must-see highlights
1️⃣ Statue of Tatsuko × sad and beautiful legend
The golden girl statue "Tatsuko Statue" by the lake tells the legend of the pursuit of eternal beauty: the girl Tatsuko turned into a dragon in order to gain eternal youth and dived into the lake to protect Lake Tazawa. The statue and the lake form a beautiful contrast, which is the business card of Akita tourism! Next to it is the "Ukiki Shrine" where people pray for a good match. Legend has it that Tatsuko and the dragon god of Hachirogata fell in love here, adding to the romance.

2️⃣ In-depth tour of the lake bus
Take the "Tazawako One-Route Bus". It is recommended to choose the 10:45, 13:25, and 15:25 buses. The driver will stop at "Katajiri Station" for 20 minutes to take pictures of the Tatsuko statue, and at "Gozaishi Shrine" for 10 minutes to take pictures of the vermilion torii reflection! The shrine enshrines Princess Tatsuko, and one can write ema to pray for her eternal beauty.

3️⃣ Glass Lake Cruise Experience
From 4/26 to 11/5, you can take a sightseeing boat to enjoy the magic of the lake's changing colors up close! We recommend departing from the Tazawako Resto Haus pier. The 40-minute sailing trip takes you directly to the Tatsuko Statue. You can also capture the stunning silhouette of the torii gate against the light on the boat.

🏨Accommodation recommendations
♨️ Tazawako Hot Spring Resort Hotel: One night and two meals, great value for money! Eat all you can of crabs at the buffet dinner, and enjoy the lake view and starry sky after taking a hot spring bath. The free shuttle to the station is super convenient.
🏮 Romantic lakeside inn Katakuri no Hana: a long-established inn with a Taisho style, with a direct view of the lake and mountains from the room, Akita rice + local flavors for dinner, and the service of the hostesses is as delicate as at home.

🚌Traffic Tips
✅ Self-driving is the most free! Travel 20 kilometers around the lake, stop to take photos of the "Swiss-style Tazawako Village" and the secret forest along the way, and visit the Nyuto Hot Spring.
✅ Take JR to Tazawako Station and transfer to the lake bus. It is recommended to buy the "Lakeside One-Week Bus Ticket" to get on and off flexibly. Luggage can be stored at the station.

📌#TravelTips:
✨The beauty of Lake Tazawa is the interweaving of legend and nature. Whether you are listening to Tatsuko's thousand-year-old whispers, boating on the glassy lake, or soaking in a hot spring and gazing at the stars, you can feel the unique tranquil magic of the Northeast!

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📍Check-in points: Tatsuko Statue, Gozaishi Shrine, Lake Tazawa Temple, and Ukimu Shrine