Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Towada-Hachimantai National Park is a national park that spans three prefectures in Japan’s northeastern region—Aomori, Iwate, and Akita—and encompasses key scenic spots in the area, including Lake Towada, the Oirase Gorge, and the Hachimantai Plateau, making it one of the most renowned national parks in the northeast.

Covering an area of 854.09 square kilometers, Towada-Hachimantai National Park was first designated as Towada National Park on February 1, 1936. On July 10, 1956, it was renamed Towada-Hachimantai National Park following the inclusion of the Hachimantai area. The park boasts not only the serene and stunningly blue Lake Towada and the dynamic, playful, and ever-changing Oirase River but also a variety of hot spring resorts such as Tamagawa Onsen and Suan-tō Onsen, as well as winter recreation facilities like the Hachimantai Ski Area. Combining sightseeing, wellness, and leisure, the park offers year-round attractions that promise a colorful and memorable trip.

Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Reason to visit: One of the most important national parks in Japan’s northeastern region

Continent: Asia [Asia]

Country/Region: Japan [Japan]

Province/State: Aomori, Iwate, and Akita Prefectures [Aomori, Iwate, and Akita Prefecture]