Roadside station Towadako

Overview

Roadside Station Towadako lies along National Route 454 in Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture. Nicknamed Himemasu-no-sato Wainai, it stands in the hills near the Akita side of Lake Towada, making a handy base for lakeside sightseeing and drives toward the Towada and Oirase areas. Its nickname, drawn from the local kokanee salmon, reflects the character of the place.

Highlights

• ●Located near the Akita side of Lake Towada, a base for lakeside sightseeing
• ●On National Route 454, convenient for drives toward Towada and Oirase
• ●Nickname Himemasu-no-sato Wainai, named for the local kokanee salmon
• ●A quiet mountain setting to take a restful break

History

The Wainai district of Kosaka has long been tied to the farming and release of himemasu (kokanee salmon) in Lake Towada. That heritage is reflected in the station's nickname, Himemasu-no-sato Wainai, making it a window onto the lake's bounty for visitors. For details such as its opening date, please check official sources.

Map

40.4178, 140.8575 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Rest at Roadside Station Towadako during a Route 454 drive
2. 2Look for local flavors and products connected to himemasu salmon
3. 3Head down to the shore of Lake Towada to enjoy the scenery
4. 4In foliage or fresh-green season, continue along the area's drive routes

Did you know?

💡 The himemasu of the nickname is the kokanee salmon that symbolizes Lake Towada. Wainai is a place name closely linked to the fish, and that story lives on in the station's name.

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