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Must-see spot: Tatsuko statue

This is the statue of Tatsuko in Lake Tazawa, Akita Prefecture. I visited during Golden Week. It's a spot that represents Lake Tazawa. It's a historic bronze statue built in 1968. (You can also see live camera footage from the Senboku City website.) It was the most crowded place around Lake Tazawa. (But it was still pretty empty!) You can also walk a little and go to Kansa Shrine. There are also goshuin stamps here. It looks like it's floating on the lake, which is mysterious. I was able to enjoy the cherry blossoms just before the time came. They also sell fish food🐟 (I didn't see them, but they seem to be in the lake. They don't seem to eat anything when they're being fed a lot. I gave up after hearing that story.) You can use the parking lot of the souvenir shop Saito Shoten across the street. It costs 200 yen just to park, but they will exchange it for a 200 yen voucher that can be used at the shop. I bought some souvenirs while I was there. 〒014-0511 Nishiki-cho, Saimyoji, Katajiri, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture #Enjoy Japan#Tatsuko Elephant #Kansa Shrine

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