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(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

Lake Towada is a popular tourist destination in Aomori Prefecture. At less than two-hour-drive from Misawa Air Base, the lake is the ideal spot for some spectacular scenery.

In the winter, Lake Towada and the surrounding area glimmer in the beautiful snow and visitors flock there to enjoy the annual festival. “Lake Towada Winter Story 2024” runs through Feb. 25 and offers sleigh rides, performances, food booths and more. Starting at 6 p.m. every night, adults can enjoy cocktails served in ice glass inside a kamakura snow hut.

Don’t miss the nightly fireworks at the festival starting at 7:30 p.m.

Let’s make plans to attend this wonderous winter festival to enjoy beautiful winter of Towada!

Lake Towada Winter Story 2024

Location: Towadako Yasumiya Multipurpose Park, Okuse, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture

Period: Until Feb. 25

Hours: Mon., Thu. and Fri.: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sat., Sun. and holidays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Admission: Free

URL: https://www.towadako-winter.com/

Tel: 0176-75-1531 (Lake Towada Tourism Community Center)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)

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