Towada
Towada, in Aomori Prefecture, is the gateway city for Lake Towada and the Oirase Stream, two of the scenic highlights of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The city sits in the inland south of Aomori and serves as the administrative centre of the Kamikita region, with a food-and-drink scene concentrated in a walkable centre. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
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- Population60,697
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.3 km4.5 mi
Nearest airports
Towada: quick answers
Where is Towada?
Towada is in Towada City, Japan, about 46 km28 miles in a straight line from Aomori.
How do you get to Towada?
The nearest airport is Misawa (MSJ), about 34 min away by road. The nearest train station is 七戸十和田, about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Towada?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C24°F. The wettest month is August, with about 172 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Towada?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 96 restaurants, 14 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Towada?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hachinohe.