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Kosaka is located in the northern part of the Kazuno Basin in the Ōu Mountains in far northeastern Akita Prefecture, with Aomori Prefecture on the north, and Lake Towada to the northeast. Much of the town is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
In the north-east of Akita prefecture, the former mining town of Kosaka retains an extraordinary historical and architectural heritage, born of the breath of modernization of the Meiji era and an unparalleled prosperity. A dive into a Japan all in authenticity and discretion.
Kosaka (小坂町; -machi, lit. Small Hill) is the most northeastern town of Akita Prefecture. Famous for its (now defunct) mines, Kosaka was one of the first areas in Japan to recieve both plumbing and electricity, and was one of the largest ore production areas in Asia during the early- to mid-1900's.
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Mar 16, 2020 · Odate magewappa (circular bento box), a traditional handicraft with the distinctive properties of Akita cedar, and Kosaka wine made from mountain grapes are great souvenirs.
A railway themed park located on the grounds of the former Kosaka Railway Kosaka Station. The Kosaka Station building and depots have been preserved as they were during their time, and are registered as National Tangible Cultural Properties.
Nanataki is conveniently located halfway between Lake Towada and Kosaka Town on the Jukai Line road which begins in Odate. The seven tiered waterfall has a drop of 60m (197ft) and features a shrine and waterwheel located at the base.
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