Roadside station Kosaka7taki

Overview

Roadside Station Kosaka Nanataki is a michi-no-eki along Akita Prefectural Route 2 (Odate–Towadako Line) in Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture. Registered on March 1, 2010, it serves as a convenient rest stop for travelers heading toward Lake Towada and the sights of Kosaka, offering local flavors and a place to pause amid the green mountain scenery that gives the area its name, Nanataki (Seven Falls).

Highlights

• ●A handy waypoint on Prefectural Route 2 for travelers touring Lake Towada
• ●Lush mountain surroundings of water and greenery evoked by the name Nanataki
• ●Local products and tastes of Kosaka, a town known for its mining culture
• ●A restful stop on the drive between the Odate and Lake Towada areas

History

The station was registered on March 1, 2010. Kosaka flourished from the Meiji era as a mining town, developing a distinctive culture that includes a mine railway and the historic Korakukan playhouse. The roadside station stands as a modern gateway linking this heritage-rich town with the tourist route toward Lake Towada.

Map

40.3567, 140.7819 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive via Prefectural Route 2 from either Odate or the Lake Towada side
2. 2Sample the local flavors of Kosaka at the shop and dining area
3. 3Take a rest while enjoying the surrounding water and greenery
4. 4Continue on to Lake Towada or the center of Kosaka Town

Did you know?

💡 The place name Nanataki, meaning Seven Falls, is said to derive from the waterfall scenery representative of this district. More than a simple rest area, the station is a place to encounter the appeal of Kosaka through its local products and food.

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