Lake Towada

The largest crater lake in Japan's Honsh island is Lake Towada. It is situated 400 meters above sea level, 327 meters deep, and drained by the Oirase river. It is situated on the border between the prefectures of Aomori and Akita. Towada is the 12th largest lake in Japan by surface area and boasts a vivid blue color because of its considerable depth. Two peninsulas extend from the lake's southern side about a third of the way into the middle, giving the lake a fairly round shape. The lake is a well-liked vacation spot.

The landscape alone is reason enough to travel to the northern hemisphere, which is frequently referred to as the meeting point of earth and sky. The largest caldera lake on Honshu island, it is a part of the Towada Hachimantai National Park. On the dividing line between the prefectures of Aomori and Akita, the lake covers an area of more than 60 square kilometers. The fact that the lake is essentially a twin caldera with an inlet wedged between two peninsulas increases the area's attractiveness. The greatest time to visit Lake Towada is in the fall since the Oirase stream and surrounding areas are very gorgeous due to the autumn foliage.

Location: Honshū, Japan