Lake Tazawa, Akita

Dreamy, Luminous Blue Lake

Matthew Baxter Jul 31, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Close up of the strangely coloured water</p>

<p>The lake is surrounded by mountains, many of which you can hike up</p>

<p>One of the many little villages you will see as you make your way around the lake</p>

Lake Tazawa is a breathtaking lake in Akita, Tohoku. What sets this apart from most others is that in addition to being the deepest lake in Japan, Lake Tazawa also has bright, almost luminous water. You can take a boat cruise around the lake, checking out the shrines and little towns around the it. It also stops at the famous golden statue of Tatsuko.

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