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How to get fromAkita to Lake Towadaby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Akita to Lake Towada by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Ikarigasekitrain train [187512] Ltd. Exp Tsugaru 3 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ikarigaseki to Lake Towadataxi taxi
    2h 36m
    ¥17,906–22,464

  2. Drive 142.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Yasumiyacar car 142.8 km
    2h 12m
    ¥2,477–3,578

  3. Train, taxi via Ōdate

    1. Take the train from Akita to Odatetrain train [17209] Jr Ou / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Odate to Lake Towadataxi taxi
    2h 38m
    ¥18,574–23,040

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  • Distance: 174.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Lake Towada, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Akita to Lake Towada. However, you can take the train to Ikarigaseki then take the taxi to Lake Towada. Alternatively, you can drive from Akita to Yasumiya in around 2h 12m.

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