Opened in 1939 on the western shore of Lake Towada, the main building was constructed by 80 shrine and temple carpenters and is recognized as a Cultural Property of Japan. The unique architecture is a marvel of Japanese craftsmanship.

Only a few steps from the shor of Lake Towada, Shinzantei Ryokan is the perfect place to stay while exploring the lake and nearby Oirase Stream. Authentic cuisine cooked over an irori, open charcoal hearth, sets this ryokan apart. The fresh mountain and seafood dishes wil delight guests after a day spent enjoying the sights.

Enjoy spacious rooms that won’t make you feel boxed in. Each room includes a desk and large closet offering plenty of storage space. Predect for business and extended stays.

目の前に広がる湖。桟橋から見る幻想的な朝日・夕暮れの景色はまさに非日常！美しい星空に紅葉、雪景色…あなただけの絶景を見つけに来ませんか？カヌーや釣りなど自然体験も豊富！ドッグランありペットOK！

The Lake Twowada Winter Festival treats visitors to winter wonderland of horse-drawn sleigh rides, fireworks, and igloo bars. Every evening a fireworks show illuminates the clear winter sky with dazzling color. Food stalls selling Akita and Aomori delicacies, hot wine, and more lend the event a traditional Japanese flair.

When German engineer Kurt Netto was brought from Germany to help modernize the local mine, he brought German traditions with him. In the winter of 1873 Netto held a Christmas party with the villagers which is the earliest record of Christmas being celebrated in Japan. Today, the villagers continue to celebrate this history every December with a German-style Christmas market selling baked goods, hot wine, and beer.

To celebrate Railway Day (October 14th), The Koska Rail Park holds this weekend-long event to celebrate all things locomotive. Ride on specially made railbikes, take a trip on the sightseeing train, and even have a chance to ride in the cabin of a real deisel locomotive!

Kosaka was once home to a productive mine which brought in workers from all around the area. The Kosaka Tanabata Festival began in the late Meiji era with workers from neighboring Aomori recreating their famous Nebuta Festival floats. Originally the floats featured characters from local folklore and religion, but now they are decorated with a wide rage of motifs including popular cartoon characters. The highlight of the festival is on the evening of the second day when all of the neighborhoods floats gather in the center of town.

This annual event rigns in the start of the summer tourist season. There are boat races, swan boat rentals, and many other activites during the day. Approxiamtely 2,00 fireworks light up the night sky and color the lake waters below.　Highlights include underwater fireworks and large star-mine mortars. A cruise boat leaves from the harbor for those looking for breathtaking views from the lake.

The streets are filled with the sweet aroma of flowers with the Acacia trees bloom in early June. Kosaka celebrates the blossoming with the annual Acacia Festival. Festival events include: historic walking tour stamp rally stage performances “Two-Person Katsu Ramen Eating Competition” Yumenosuke Theater Troupe show sightseeing railbikes