Lake Towada (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Lake Towada is a lake in Towada, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 245 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 十和田湖 |
| Location | Towada, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsugaru-Yunosawa Station – about 20.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 245 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 292 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 541 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Special Place of Scenic Beauty, natural monument |
| Elevation | 400 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 40.46667, 140.86667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsugaru-Yunosawa Station, about 20.0 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 (十和田湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Towada mountain – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Towada Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Namari Yama – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Iwa Dake – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Ohanabe – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.