Lake Towada

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Lake Towada
十和田湖
Lake Towada  十和田湖 -
Location Honshū
Coordinates 40°28′N 140°52′ECoordinates: 40°28′N 140°52′E
Lake type crater lake
Basin countries Japan
Surface area 62.2 km²
Surface elevation 400 m
Lake Towada
Lake Towada

Lake Towada (十和田湖 Towada-ko?) is the largest caldera lake in the island of Honshū, Japan. Located in Aomori and Akita prefectures, it lies 400 meters above sea level, and is drained by the Oirase river. With a surface area of 62.2 km², Towada is Japan's 12th largest lake, its bright blue color due to its depth.

The lake is a popular tourist destination.

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