Kamioouchizawa Nature Park Observation and Education Forest

  • Akita
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature

Within the Kamioouchizawa Nature Observation and Education Forest, where approximately $700text{ trees}$, including natural Akita cedars over $250text{ years}$ old, grow, stands a particularly strangely shaped giant tree. This symbol of Kami-Koani Village, which has also been selected as one of the "100 Giants of the Forest," allows visitors to fully appreciate the formative beauty of nature.

Kamioouchizawa Nature Park Observation and Education Forest
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【上小阿仁村】 上大内沢自然公園観察教育林

【上小阿仁村】 上大内沢自然公園観察教育林

Kamikoani Village Industrial Division

Kamioouchizawa Nature Park Observation and Education Forest

Address
Ōbayashi, Kamikoani-mura, Kitaakita-gun, Akita
Website
https://akita-fun.jp/spots/344
Operator
Kamikoani Village Industrial Division

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