Lake Towada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Towada十和田湖 |
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| Location | Honshū, Japan |
| Coordinates | 40°28′N 140°52′E / 40.467°N 140.867°E |
| Type | Crater lake |
| Primary outflows | Oirase River |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Surface area | 61.1 km2 (23.6 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Max. depth | 327 m (1,073 ft) |
| Water volume | 4.19 km3 (3,400,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 400 metres (1,312 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Towada (十和田湖, Towada-ko) is the biggest crater lake on Honshū island in Japan. It sits on the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures.
The lake is about 400 meters (1,312 feet) above sea level. It is also very deep, reaching 327 meters (1,073 feet) at its deepest point. The Oirase River flows out of Lake Towada.
With a surface area of 61.1 square kilometers (23.6 square miles), it is Japan's 12th largest lake. Its great depth gives it a beautiful bright blue color. The lake is shaped like a circle and has two peninsulas that stretch into its center from the southern shore.
Lake Towada is a very popular spot for tourists to visit.
History of Lake Towada
In 1943, during World War II, a Tachikawa Ki-54 airplane from the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force went down in the lake. It was found at the bottom of Lake Towada on August 13, 2010. The plane was brought up from the lake on September 5, 2012, and is now on display for people to see.
Fun Activities at Lake Towada
The lake's famous symbol is the Otome-no-Zo statue, which stands in the middle of the lake. From this spot, you can take fun boat trips around the lake.
In an area called Utarube, visitors can enjoy canoeing on the water. You can also go camping there, which is a great way to experience nature by the lake.
See also
- In Spanish: Lago Towada para niños
