Sightseeing Spots: Hachimantai/Tamagawa Area
Hosenko Lake (Tamagawa dam)
The
area around Tamagawa dam reservoir (Hosenko Lake) is being developed as a new
park area with various facilities. It is popular as a site of picnics and outdoor
amusements, as well as being a beautiful place for fresh green and autumn leaves.
The Carillon Tower (with its Bell of Happiness) especially is a symbolic spot.
Tamagawa, Tazawako
Tamagawa Dam Management Center: 0187-49-2170
Regular bus from JR Tazawako Station (For Hachimantai Summit, or for Tamagawa Hot Springs)
Akita Airport Liner (Kakunodate/Tazawako/Tamagawa Hot Springs Course)