【Akita・Lake Tazawa】 A place where the lake quietly speaks to you...

Lake Tazawa—
Japan’s deepest lake, boasting crystal-clear, sapphire-blue waters.
Its surface sparkles like a jewel under the sunlight.
But the true beauty lies beyond what meets the eye.

This lake is home to the legend of Princess Tatsuko.
A young girl who wished for eternal beauty and transformed into a dragon, becoming one with the lake—
A bittersweet yet gentle tale that flows quietly throughout the lake.

The golden statue of Princess Tatsuko standing by the lakeshore
seems to echo her wish, drawing your heart to a distant place just by gazing at it.

🚣♀️ A cruise boat gliding across the lake, benches by the water’s edge, and flowers swaying in the breeze.
Everything here seems to rewind time at a gentle pace.

In autumn, the lake is adorned with vibrant fall foliage,
and in winter, snow deepens its serene stillness.
Spring and summer each bring their own unique stories.

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📍Lake Tazawa (Semboku City, Akita Prefecture)
🚄 About 15 minutes by car from Tazawako Station on the Akita Shinkansen (a sightseeing bus is also available from the station)
🚗 About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Morioka

🗓 Recommended seasons: Each season offers its own beauty, but the autumn foliage and winter tranquility are particularly special.
⛩ The "Gozanoishi Shrine" on the western side of the lake is also a popular power spot.

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📌 Lake Tazawa is not just a place to "see."
The myths and beauty within its stillness will speak to your heart.