Pleasure-boat on Lake Taihei! Enjoy the seasonal scenery and strolling around the unexplored region [Akita·Kita-akita]

This is a pleasure-boat with an observation deck "Moriyoshimaru", travels between Taihei Lake and Komata Gorge. You can enjoy both the sightseeing boat of lake and an exploring around the unexplored nature! Taihei Lake is an artificial lake which was made according to the completion of 30km Moriyoshi Dam. It is crowded with the explorers of valley views and anglers during the season. It only takes about 15 minutes boat ride to arrive at Komata Gorge Pier. There is a 1.8km long promenade in Komata Gorge where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature of seasons. From the fresh green in spring to the deep green in summer, Komata Gorge fascinates people with its refreshing scenery worthy of the name of “hidden world”. Furthermore, the autumn leaves of Okumoriyoshi are so colorful that can be described as "embroidery". The incredibly beautiful unexplored world only can be created by God is waving to you, and takes to the another world. The boat runs every hour from 9:30 to 15:30. * Please note that the last pleasure-boat of the day (15:30) does not stop at Komata Gorge.

Komata Gorge has been designated as a prefectural place of scenic beauty and natural monument with over 100 waterfalls, pot holes and primeval forests located at the Noro Valley of the eastern foot of Mt. Moriyoshi.
Following the characteristic waterfalls, in the end point of the trekking route, a stunning 20m high waterfall called "Sangai-no-Taki (fall)" that flows down in three steps will appear.