Tsutanuma Pond [Towada, Aomori]

Tsutanuma is a beautiful pond at the foot of Mt. Hakkoda in Aomori, Japan.

During autumn , the foliage of the surrounding trees turns bright red in the sunlight. Especially during the morning glow, you are sure to see a spectacular view of the trees changing from pale red to yellow and orange. However, this view is rare and precious, as you only get the chance to see it a few times a year.

Tsutanuma Pond is surrounded by a forest of beech trees and is in an unspoiled natural environment. It is also a treasure house of wildlife, with wild birds inhabiting the area and fireflies flying around in the summer.

Photos: PIXTA

Highlights

• Autumn leaves turn bright red with the effect of the morning sun, which can only be seen a few times a year.
• Trees reflected in the water, beautiful even in the early morning.
• Native beech forests and a rich biological environment.

VR View

Name	Tsutanum Pond (蔦沼)
Address	Okuse, Towada-shi, Aomori 034-0301
Access
Take a train to Shin-Aomori(新青森) Station from Tokyo Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen (approx. 3 hours 10 minutes), and then transfer to the JR Bus Mizuumi(みずうみ号) bound for Tsuta Onsen(蔦温泉) (approx. 1 hours 55 minutes). Convenient rental car outlets can be found at Aomori(青森) Airport. From Aomori Airport, Tsutanuma Pond is about a 2-hour drive via Michinoku Toll Road. From Sendai(仙台) Haneda Airport (about 350 kilometers south), drive via Tohoku Expressway to Tsutanuma (approx. 5 hours). From Tokyo Haneda Airport (about 720 kilometers south), drive via Tohoku Expressway to Tsutanuma (approx. 9 hours). There is a free parking lot at the observation area. Please note that fees may be charged during busy seasons.
Hours/Closed	No closing days Note that there may be restrictions on entry to the park during the busy season.
Contact	TEL: +81-1-7675-2425 (Lake Towada National Park Association Office) [Japanese Only]
Website	General Incorporated Association Lake Towada National Park Associatione (English)
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