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Shimei-tei Observation Deck

Shimei-tei Observation Deck

Info

  • Address:
  • Towada Lake National Forest, Kosaka-cho, Kazuno-gun, Akita
  • PublicTransportation:  
JR Towada-Minami Station → 40 minutes by car
  • CarAccess:  
23km30 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Kosaka IC via Prefectural Road No. 2
  • Phone Number:  
  • 0186-29-3908 (Kosakacho Tourism Industry Division Tourism and Commerce Group)
  • Parking Number:  
10 cars

Price

Free to visit

Spot Category

Tower and Observation Facilities


Lake Towada of autumn leaves seen from Shimei-tei


The cloud sea of Lake Towada seen from Shimei-tei


Lake Towada, a fresh green view from Shimei-tei that looks heart-shaped

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