Towada, Aomori / 蔦沼

Tsuta-numa Pond

A pond in the beech forest 10 minutes on foot from Tsuta Onsen, on a 2.9 km loop past six ponds; in the autumn leaf season, early-morning entry to the viewing deck needs a reservation.

Autumn-red hills reflected in the still water of a forest pond — Tsuta-numa in autumnPhoto: Amazing AOMORI (Aomori Prefecture) · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Before you go

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Opening hours: From October 23 to November 3, 2026, entry to the Tsuta-numa viewing deck in the early morning (5:00-7:30) requires a reservation; no reservation is needed during the day (7:30-16:00).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed: Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
Admission: During that period a congestion and conservation contribution is charged (paid in advance for early morning, or at the Tsuta Onsen car park entrance during the day). Outside the period, no reservation or contribution is needed.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there: About 60 minutes by car from Kuroishi IC; about 120 minutes by bus from JR Aomori Station.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking: 40 free spaces, but in the autumn leaf season there are entry limits and a contribution; during the autumn measures (October 23 - November 3, 2026), only Tsuta Onsen guests may park from 20:00 the day before until 4:50.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment: Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
Accessibility: Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

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Address: Towada, Aomori (Japanese address: 青森県十和田市奥瀬)

Official site: https://www.city.towada.lg.jp/kanko/guide/tutanuma.html

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Busiest season: The autumn "Tsuta-numa sunrise" is seen only in certain weather, and visitors crowd in during the leaf season.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Latest traveler report: None yet

During the day, if the car park is full you will have to come back later.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).

Visiting respectfully

RulesEarly-morning reservations cover up to 8 people and 1 car per group; tour groups cannot book.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

Verification log

25 Sept 2026First check · Local government · https://www.city.towada.lg.jp/kanko/guide/tutanuma.htmlHours, access, parking, booking and crowds and seasons read from the local government's site.
25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://aomori-tourism.com/spot/detail_2567.htmlAccess, parking and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.