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	Lake Towada-ko and Oirase-gawa valley - Japan Reference
		Lake Towada is Japan's third deepest lake (326m) and lies 400m above sea level.
		All visit to the Lake Towada area shouldn't be complete without hiking up or down the Oirase-gawa Valley, between Nenoguchi and Ishigedo.
		The JR Bus Tohoku leave Aomori station for Lake Towada (￥3000) regularily in the morning and early afternoon from April to early November.
	www.jref.com /practical/towada_lake_oirase_valley.shtml (317 words)

	Lake Towada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		) is the largest caldera lake in the island of Honshu, Japan.
		Located in Aomori and Akita prefectures, it lies 400 meters above sea level, and is drained by the Oirase river.
		With a surface area of 62.2 km², Towada is Japan's 12th largest lake, its bright blue color due to its depth.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Towada (89 words)

	Aomori Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On February 11, 2005 the town of Kizukuri and the villages of Inagaki, Kashiwa, Morita, and Shariki, (all from Nishitsugaru District) were merged to form the new city of Tsugaru.
		Lake Towada, a beautiful caldera, lies on the boundary between Akita and Aomori Prefectures.
		The Oirase river drains Lake Towada; in the summer it is refreshing and in the autumn the leaves are breathtaking.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aomori_prefecture (824 words)

	Wainai Sadayuki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wainai Sadayuki (和井内貞行, 1858–1922) was a pioneer known for his contributions to the development of Lake Towada in Akita Prefecture.
		However, in 1884, he attempted to cultivate fish farming in Lake Towada, which was at the time lifeless despite previous attempts to introduce fish.
		Wainai is also known for promoting Lake Towada as one of the top tourist destinations in Tōhoku by developing the lakeshore and by petitioning for the lake's recognition as a national park.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wainai_Sadayuki (202 words)

	Aomori Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Towada, a crater lake, straddles Aomori's boundary with Akita.
		On July 1, 2004 the village of Kuraishi from Sannohe District was merged into the town of Gonohe.
		On January 1, 2005 the town of Towadako from Kamikita District was merged with the old city of Towada to form the new city of Towada.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aomori_Prefecture (824 words)

	Japan Regional Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lake Tazawa-ko is a crater lake, situated almost in the center of the eastern part of Akita Prefecture, and at 423.4 meters in depth is the deepest in Japan.
		Lake Towada-ko reflects the four seasons in its clear blue water: fresh green of spring, autumn leaves, and the snow in winter, all giving the lake a mysterious beauty.
		Lake Ju-ni-ko, the lake of mystery in the northwestern foothills of the Shirakami Range, is surrounded by a dense beech forest.
	www.asia-planet.net /japan/tohoku.htm (2408 words)

	Japan Regional Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It is a dual crater lake that was formed by the caving in of a volcano mouth formed by a giant eruption.
		Lake Towada-ko reflects the four seasons in its clear blue water accentuated by the fresh green of spring, autumn leaves, and the snow in winter, giving the lake a mysterious beauty.
		Lake Ju-san-ko is the home of swans and Horozuki-kaigan Coast welcomes you with the dignified beauty of the northern sea.
	www.asia-planet.net /japan/aomori.htm (2847 words)

	Japan Rocks and Minerals, Mines, Osore Zan, Noda Tamagawa, Misawa Air Base (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lake Towada is almost the complete opposite of Crater Lake in Oregon, while being almost exactly like it.
		Yet the lake itself is the deepest lake in Japan, with a bottom that was never reached by the subs tried it, it has a mini "cone" sticking up out of the water that reminds me a lot of the cone in Crater Lake, and it is in a "national park/scenic area".
		The lake itself has the bluest waters that I have ever seen, even compared to the Med, which was kind of cloudy...
	bb.domaindlx.com /koldun/Osore-Zan.html (550 words)

	Lake Towada: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Thumb270pxcrater lakecrater lake, oregona caldera is a volcanovolcanic feature formed by the collapse of a volcano into itself....
		The lake is drained by the Oirase river[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject].
		The bright blue color of the lake it due to its depth.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/lake_towada.htm (209 words)

	City Life News Online / TRIP OUT / AOMORI
		Oirasegawa River is the only river flowing out of Lake Towada, which is the third deepest lake in the country.
		The Lake Towada symbol is a statue of two girls facing each other (“Otome no Zo”) by well-known sculptor and poet Takamura Kotaro (1883-1956).
		Lake Towada Snow Festival with spectacular fireworks is held on the third weekend in February.
	www.merit5.co.jp /citylifenews/tripout/aomori/aomori.html (750 words)

	Noted places of Maple viewing in Japan
		Lake Towada has only a stream, the Oirase river, which flows out at Nenokuchi east coast of the lake, runs north and flows into the Pacific.
		The whole place from Lake Chuzenji to Nikko mountain ranges begins to color in the middle of September, and is left nothing undyed the middle in October.
		Senjogahara and Odashirogahara, which lie north of the lake and spread at the west foot of Mt.Nantai, are called Oku-Nikko, and there can be seen the brilliant gold grassy plains that are made of the colored grasses and the yellow leaves of larches and mizunaras.
	www.inh.co.jp /%7Ehayasida/E-repo15.html (1553 words)

	Articals - Towada Lake Fireworks Festival
		Lake Towada is in a designated National Park and represents some of the best scenic beauty that Japan has to offer.
		The lake glitters an emerald green in the summer sun as it reflects the deep green of the forest on its shores.
		Lake Towada also has four campgrounds to choose from, some of which are located near to the docks where you can catch a ride on the sightseeing boats which can take you to the absolute best spots to see the fireworks.
	www.hakkodapowder.com /article11.shtml (790 words)

	Japanese Guest Houses - Akita Ryokan
		Lake Tazawako is a crater lake located in eastern Akita Prefecture, and it is the deepest lake in Japan.
		Lake Towada is another crater lake and with its many waterfalls and rapids it is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Tohoku region.
		The Hachimantal Plateau is located south of Lake Towada and it is known for its hot springs, mountain climbing, skiing, and snowboarding.
	www.japaneseguesthouses.com /db/akita/index.htm (232 words)

	Lake Towada
		Lake Towada is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Lake Towada, a beautiful caldera, lies on the boundary between Akita and Aomori Prefectures.
		The Oirase river drains Lake Towada; in the summer it is refreshing and in the autumn the leaves are breathtaking.
	www.experiencefestival.com /lake_towada (527 words)

	Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Japan
		The northern section includes the area around Lake Towada, while the southern section consists of the Hachimantai Plateau, with Mounts Iwate, Nyuto and Koma.
		The natural beauty of these regions, with their magnificent forests, crystal clear lakes and volcanic cones is still largely untouched.
		Lake Towada is a large crater lake (area 23sq.mi/ 59sq.km, depth 1,100ft/ 334m) surrounded by primeval forest, with a road following its shores.
	planetware.com /japan/towada-hachimantai-national-park-jpn-th-thnp.htm (336 words)

	Fall Foliage : Aomori Prefecture
		This 4-km stretch of the Ohatagawa River is known for a beauty rivaling that of Lake Towada's Oirase Gorge.
		You may be even more pleased to find these ponds and lakes bedecked with fallen autumn leaves, whose yellow, orange, and red continue to draw visitors from near and far.
		The charm of Lake Towada is its mystical ambience, with its beautiful cobalt blue water and the reflection of the autumn foliage.
	www.northern-tohoku.gr.jp /english/e_autumn2005/aomori/1ao_kouyou.html (702 words)

	Lake Towada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lake Towada Lake Towada Lake Towada is Japan's largest caldera lake.
		It is located in Aomori prefecture, and lies 400 meters above sea level.
		The Lake is a popular tourist destination and the refreshing water attracts many swimmers.
	lake-towada.area51.ipupdater.com (77 words)

	Kazuno's Lake Towada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A caldera lake, the volcanic activity that was to eventually create the lake began 200,000 years ago, but it did not acquire its final shape until about 2,000 years ago.
		Beautiful all year round, the lake is especially famous for the spectacular displays of autumn reds that cloak the surrounding hills in October.
		Highlights of a Lake Towada visit include the breathtaking view from Hakka Pass (on the main road from Kazuno), and the Oirase Gorge, where a crystal-clear stream tumbles through towering cliffs and lush, dark green vegetation.
	www.city.kazuno.akita.jp /kikaku-E/E-towada.html (168 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Towada-Hachimantai National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lake Towada is a beautiful crater lake at the center of the park.
		A paved road runs through the Tamagawa Hot Springs to Lake Tazawa and is a popular route for sightseers who come to view Lake Hosenko, formed by a river and Tamagawa Dam.
		On the way to the lake is the "Nana-taki" waterfall, which is one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/1919llt.htm (189 words)

	aomori info
		Lake Towada is a double caldera filling the bowl of a 400-m mountain and straddling the Aomori-Akita border and displaying incredible year-round beauty.
		Oirase Gorge is the only waterway out of Towada; the stream's 14 km from Nenokuchi shows many scenic faces and is fed by numerous striking waterfalls.
		But be prepared for the pleasant surprise of 33 lakes and ponds in the pristine setting of the Shirakami Sanchi's beech forest.
	www.northern-tohoku.gr.jp /english/e_autumn2004/aomori/6ao_mizube.html (497 words)

	MORE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Towada Lake is a crater lake, formed from two volcanic eruptions.
		Apparently, it's only one of two in the world (the other being Crater Lake in Oregon) and while it's not the biggest or deepest lake in Japan, its absolutely lovely.
		Arriving on the other side of the lake, we had lunch and began a long drive to the top of the mountain bordering the lake.
	www.dantien.com /more.php?id=A77_0_1_0_M (365 words)

	tinyportraits
		And now a funny story about the campground at Lake Towada, if by 'funny story' you mean 'story about how Rachel is a giant dork.' And let's face it; usually you do.
		Meanwhile I most emphatically did not want to join her, so I went to the wooded shrine near the lake (and giant tourist trap, which utterly failed to have any convenience stores or places to buy phone cards).
		One more story from Lake Towada; there were no normal stores of any kind in this place, only omiyage stores, which sold assortments of crackers and cakes to give to people when you return from your trip, as is Japanese custom.
	homepage.mac.com /tinyportraits/summertrip.html (1247 words)

	Lake Towada - North East Japan Travel page
		JR Bus station - The normal entry to Lake Towada is via JR bus.
		Most of the shops and hotels are situated at the road parallel and next to the lake side.
		If you want to ride bicycle at Lake Towada, we recommend that you ride while you are at C.Nakayama.
	dlam.org /towada.html (292 words)

	Outdoor Japan - Area Guides - Aomori Prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Whether you view the lake from one of the lofty mountain viewpoints, from the tree-lined shore, or from the deck of a sightseeing cruise ship, you will instantly see why Lake Towada continues to be one of Japan’s major attractions, drawing countless numbers of visitors every year.
		While the gorgeous fall colors of the leaves are justifiable famous, Lake Towada is blessed with nature’s charm throughout each distinct season.
		Partly marshland, partly lake, its tranquil appearance belies the fact that it is in fact the eleventh largest lake in Japan.
	www.outdoorjapan.com /areaguides/ag-aomori-2.html (508 words)

	Global Volcanism Program \| Towada \| Summary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The dramatic, 11-km-wide, lake-filled Towada caldera formed during as many as six major explosive eruptions over a 40,000-year period ending about 13,000 years ago.
		Pre-caldera eruptive activity at Towada dates back to about 2 million years ago and produced basaltic-to-dacitic lava cones.
		Following late-Pleistocene andesitic-to-rhyolitic caldera-forming eruptions, the basaltic Ninokura stratovolcano grew in the SSE section of the caldera.
	www.volcano.si.edu /world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0803-271 (163 words)

	Outdoor Japan - Hiking and Camping - Aomori Prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		These mountain-top lakes were formed when a river was dammed by an earthquake in 1740.
		Actually, there are as many as 33 lakes and marshes nestled among the trees of this lovely forested area.
		Wisps of sulfur vapor escape from fissures in the misshapen and discolored rocks; ravens caw from their perches; and in accord with local beliefs, stones and rocks are piled in small mounds and decorated by grieving parents with the toys or clothing of departed children.
	www.outdoorjapan.com /hiking-camping/activity-hc-aomori.html (535 words)

	Cloud Photographic: Japan, 2004
		Lake Towada was also not a high point of the trip; we started worry that the whole idea of going north of Tokyo was going to turn out to be foolish (but it was not).
		It was a mostly featureless lake bordered by two things: trees and resort onsen (hotels with hot-tub facilities, more or less).
		We took a JR bus (covered by our Japan Rail passes!) from Lake Towada to Aomori, on the northern end of Honshu.
	www.cloudphotographic.com /japan04travelogue/index5.html (476 words)

	Japan Omnibus - Sightseeing - Tohoku Area - North Tohoku
		Osore, a volcano with Lake Usoriyama in its caldera.
		To the south, on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures, is Lake Towada.
		The lake is at its best when the colorful autumn foliage surrounds it in a palate of red, orange and gold but its is popular year-round.
	www.japan-zone.com /omnibus/tohoku_n.shtml (1222 words)

	JTB GMT JAPAN NOW \| Operation's Idea \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Japanese love visiting beautiful autumn spots, and in these articles, we list famous places that are certain to live up to their reputations for spectacular scenery, as well as hints for autumn tours.
		Lake Towada is the double crater lake located about 3 hours from Aomori by bus.
		Lake Chuzenji is in the center of Oku-Nikko.
	www.jtbgmt.com /japannow/operations/operations45.html (785 words)

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		Lakes and ponds were created owning to nearby rivers blocked by volcanic debris.
		"five colour lakes") are pleasant and well-equipped for the masses of tourists that invade the area in summer.
		The lake is an almost perfect circle of 20km of circumference.
	nihon-explorer.livejournal.com /1953.html?mode=reply (4386 words)

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