Lake Tazawa
田沢湖
Lake Tazawa is Japan's deepest lake, in the mountains of eastern Akita not far from Kakunodate. Its water changes color through the year, from deep jade green to sapphire blue. It is a calm place to enjoy lake and mountain scenery.
Good to know
- It is Japan's deepest lake, and its color changes through the year from jade to sapphire blue.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The golden Tatsuko statue is on the opposite shore, about 10 km from the bus stop; the lake loop bus or a sightseeing boat are the recommended ways to get there.
- Boat tours on the lake run only during peak seasons.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Akita and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Akita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:25
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:34
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Akita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Akita.
Places to pray near Lake Tazawa
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Lake Tazawa
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: (Tea-making tea) 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel, tazawako-kakunodate.com