Shirakami Sanchi

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Shirakami Sanchi is the general term for a vast mountainous region spanning approximately $130,000text{ hectares}$ across Akita and Aomori Prefectures. The $16,971text{ hectares}$ of Japan's largest primeval beech forest within this area were registered as a World Natural Heritage site in December $1993$.You can observe natural beech trees in the surrounding areas such as the Taragyō Gorge, Dakedai Nature Observation Education Forest, and Manase Valley. The Dakedai Nature Observation Education Forest offers visitors an experience of nature and ecosystems nearly identical to those found in the core zone of the World Heritage Shirakami Sanchi. Even beginners can easily enjoy trekking here.

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Shirakami-Sanchi＜Autumn journey with views of beautifully colored leaves＞

Shirakami-Sanchi＜Autumn journey with views of beautifully colored leaves＞

Akita Prefecture

Shirakami-Sanchi＜Summer＞＆＜Autumn＞

Shirakami-Sanchi＜Summer＞＆＜Autumn＞

Akita Prefecture

【藤里町】白神山地

【藤里町】白神山地

Fujisato Town Commerce and Tourism Division

Shirakami Sanchi

Address
8 Fujikoto, Fujikoto, Fujisato-machi, Yamamoto-gun, Akita
Website
https://www.town.fujisato.akita.jp/kanko/
Operator
Fujisato Town Commerce and Tourism Division

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Tanaashiro Marshland
Akita

Tanaashiro Marshland

About a 15-minute walk along the old trail from the Kuroishizawa Trailhead brings you to Tanaashiro Marshland, where Asian skunk cabbage (mizubashō) blooms around May and daylilies (nikkōkisuge) cover the area in early July. Even those who don’t plan to hike can enjoy a light and pleasant trekking experience. This video also features other tourist attractions in the Akita Shirakami area. Please note that it was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic; currently, sightseeing is available without wearing masks.

  • Akita
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Dakedai Forest Nature Observation and Education Area
Akita

Dakedai Forest Nature Observation and Education Area

Within this 12-hectare primeval beech forest, a 1.8 km walking trail has been developed, allowing even beginners to enjoy an easy and pleasant trek. Along the path, you can admire moss-covered boulders, majestic beech trees, and a pond where forest green tree frogs (Moriaogaeru) can be seen. This video also introduces other attractions in the Akita Shirakami area. Please note that it was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic; currently, sightseeing is available without wearing masks.

  • Akita
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center
Akita

Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center

At the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center (Fujisato Branch), located on the southern foothills of Shirakami, you can explore and learn deeply about the Shirakami Sanchi, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The true value of this forest may not be apparent at first glance, so we recommend listening to the explanations provided by resident nature advisors to better understand its wonders. This video also features other tourist attractions in the Akita Shirakami area. Please note that it was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic; currently, sightseeing is available without wearing masks.

  • Akita
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Tomeyama
Akita

Tomeyama

Tomeyama is a mountain where logging was "stopped" (tome) since the Edo period to secure water sources. Here, you can enjoy trekking through a natural broadleaf forest primarily composed of beech trees. The walking trails are well-maintained, making it an easy forest to explore. To enter the mountain, the accompaniment of a local "Happō Town Certified Guide" is required to prevent environmental degradation. Listening to the guide's explanations will undoubtedly provide a deep understanding of the plants, trees, and the history of how this forest has been preserved.

  • Akita
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
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