Lake Tazawa (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Lake Tazawa is a lake in Semboku, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 164 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 田沢湖 |
| Location | Semboku, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tazawako Station – about 5.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 164 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 376 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 456 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 249 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 39.72500, 140.66139 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tazawako Station, about 5.9 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (田沢湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kansa-gū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Gozanoishi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Mizusawa Onsenkyō – Hot spring, about 9 km away
- Tazawako Ski Area – Ski resort, about 10 km away
- Tazawako-Kōgen Onsenkyō – Hot spring, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.