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Mikawa to Lake Tazawa

Updated: March 19, 2024 04:28 AM
Lake Tazawa

Mikawa to Lake Tazawa

Language

Japanese

Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Distance

Approximately 480 kilometers (300 miles)

How to Reach

  • By train: Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Mikawa Station to Tokyo Station, then transfer to the Akita Shinkansen to Tazawako Station. The journey takes about 4 hours.
  • By bus: Take a bus from Mikawa Station to Sendai Station, then transfer to a bus to Tazawako Station. The journey takes about 6 hours.
  • By car: Rent a car and drive from Mikawa to Lake Tazawa. The journey takes about 5 hours.

Expenses

  • Train fare: Around 20,000 JPY
  • Bus fare: Around 10,000 JPY
  • Car rental: Around 15,000 JPY per day
  • Accommodation: Around 5,000 JPY per night
  • Food: Around 3,000 JPY per day

Best time to go

Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit Lake Tazawa, when the weather is mild and the lake is at its most beautiful.

What to Eat

  • Kiritanpo: A local dish made of grilled rice dumpling
  • Hiba soba: Soba noodles made with hiba wood
  • Inaniwa udon: A type of udon noodles known for its thin and delicate texture
  • Lake Tazawa trout: A local delicacy that is caught in the lake

Where to Go

  • Lake Tazawa: The largest lake in Honshu
  • Tazawako Ski Resort: A popular ski resort located near Lake Tazawa
  • Senboku National Park: A beautiful national park that surrounds Lake Tazawa
  • Kakunodate: A well-preserved samurai town
  • Nyuto Onsenkyo: A hot spring resort located in the mountains

FAQ

  • What is the best way to get to Lake Tazawa? The best way to get to Lake Tazawa is by train. The Tokaido Shinkansen from Mikawa Station to Tokyo Station takes about 2 hours, and the Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Tazawako Station takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • What is the best time to visit Lake Tazawa? The best time to visit Lake Tazawa is during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October), when the weather is mild and the lake is at its most beautiful.
  • What are some of the things to do in Lake Tazawa? There are many things to do in Lake Tazawa, such as:
    • Visit the Lake Tazawa Visitor Center to learn about the lake's history and geology.
    • Take a boat tour of the lake.
    • Go hiking or biking in the surrounding mountains.
    • Visit the Tazawako Ski Resort during the winter.
    • Relax in one of the many hot springs in the area.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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