Lake Towada, straddling the Aomori-Akita border within Towada-Hachimantai National Park, transforms into a canvas of crimson, orange and gold each October. The Oirase Gorge trail, stretching 14 km along a crystal-clear stream, is lined with ancient beech and maple trees at peak colour. Sightseeing boats cross the caldera lake offering panoramic views of the forested crater rim. The combination of the gorge walk, lakeside onsen and vibrant foliage makes this a premier Tohoku autumn destination.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late October
- Region
- Tohoku
- Prefecture
- Aomori / Akita
- City
- Towada
Highlights
- ◆14 km Oirase Gorge riverside trail through peak autumn foliage
- ◆Sightseeing boat cruises across the caldera lake
- ◆Towada-Hachimantai National Park wilderness setting
- ◆Lakeside onsen ryokan for overnight autumn stays
- ◆Among the most photographed autumn scenes in northern Japan