Semboku

The Akita Shinkansen Komachi (こまち) from Tokyo, Sendai and Morioka makes a regular stop at the JR Kakunodate station. Komachi provides hourly service from Tokyo and the journey takes roughly 4hrs from Tokyo, 2.5hrs from Sendai and 1hr from Morioka. Please make sure to book your seat in advance, as seats on all Komachi trains are all reserved. Japan Rail Pass is accepted.

• KakunodateRemains of an old samurai town. In spring, many cherry blossoms bloom.

• Lake Tazawa Excursion Ship

  phone: +81 187 43-0274
  address: 148, Haruyama, Tazawa, Tazawako 田沢湖田沢字春山148

• Dakigaeri ValleyValley with sheer Tama River along. Autumn leaves is great. Promenade is placed.

• Nyūtō Hot SpringsA lot of old hot springs. These are famous resorts for Japanese.

• Tamagawa Hot SpringsThis onsen has the highest flow rate in Japan at 150 liters/second.

• Paper Balloon Festival

  address: 西木町紙風船広場
  In this festival dating back more than a century, large decorated paper balloons are lit and float off in the evening sky. The evening can get cold, so warm clothing is recommended.

• Cycling around the Lake Tazawa (Lake Tazawa Renta Cycle, in Kyōei Palace)

  phone: +81 187 43-1671
  address: 148, Haruyama, Tazawa, Tazawako 田沢湖田沢字春山148
  Loop around lakeside the Lake Tazawa. Up down no much flat road. Approximately 20km around, takes 2 - 3 hrs.

• Tazawako Ski Area

  phone: +81 187 46-2011
  address: 73-2, Shimotakano, Obonai, Tazawako 田沢湖生保内字下高野73-2
  Located at the foot of the Mt. Akita-Koma. View of Lake Tazawa is great.

• Mount Akita-KomaThis mountain is active volcano, and the highest mountain in Akita prefecture. View of Lake Tazawa from the top is wonderful. Roadway through to 8Gōme (80% on the mountain) parking. Climbing 2hrs round trip to the top from 8Gōme.

• Mount NyūtōThe name of the mountain means "nipple". It was named from the shape of the mountain as seen from the Akita side is similar to the female breast. There are alpine plants and wetlands near the top. Climbing 4 - 5hrs round trip to the top from Kuroyu Onsen in Nyuto Onsen. After climbing, you can take a tired by hot spring.

• Tazawako Beer

  phone: +81 187 44-3988
  address: Waseda, Sotsuda, Tazawako, 田沢湖卒田字早稲田
  It is a local beer. The restaurant of joint establishment, which can eat French and Italian cuisine.

Camp

• Tazawako Sports Center Campsite

  phone: +81 187 46-2001
  address: Shimotakano, Obonai, Tazawako 田沢湖生保内字下高野
  The place to be ski area in the winter. There are many hot springs near.

Budget

• Tazawako Youth Hostel / Tazawako Lodge

  phone: +81 187-43-1281
  address: 33-8, Kamiishigami, Obonai, Tazawako 田沢湖生保内字上石神33-8
  It has a Youth hostel and a normal Lodge. The bath is hot springs.

Mid-range

Splurge

• Natsuse Onsen Miyakowasure

  phone: +81 187 44-2220
  address: 84 Natsuse, Sotsuda, Tazawako, 田沢湖卒田字夏瀬84
  A onsen inn in the mountains. All guest rooms have a hot spring bath.

• Shizukuishi
• Kazuno
• Kitaakita
• Akita
• Daisen
• Yokote
• Yuzawa
• Hachimantai
• Shizukuishi