Sightseeing Spots: Tazawako Area
Shirahama
The beach
in Haruyama district, the eastern entrance to Tazawako, once famous as a
squeaking-sand beach, is named Shira (white)-hama (beach) for its whiteness.
A one-kilometer footpath is prepared from the excursion ship dock to the Horai Pine.
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Tazawako Tourism Information Center: 0187-43-2111
Regular bus from JR Tazawako Station (Tazawako Round Trip)
Akita Airport Liner (Kakunodate/Tazawako/Tamagawa Hot Springs Course)

