Shirakami-Sanchi

Shirakami-Sanchi - main photo

Photo: らんで / CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

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Address

Kawaratai, Nishimeya, Nakatsugaru District, Aomori 036-1424
( Map ) ( Directions )

Hours

9:00 - 16:30 Open now

Opening Hours

  • Monday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Tuesday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Wednesday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Thursday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Friday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Saturday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Sunday

    9:00 - 16:30

  • Holidays

    9:00 - 16:30

Price

Free

Highlights

Shirakami Falls

This three-tiered waterfall is along a three-hour hike into Shirakami-Sanchi. It is located in Aomori Prefecture.

Shirakami Falls

Juni-ko Lakes

This group of lakes, called Juni-ko, are all a stunning sight and on clear days, visitors can see straight to the bottom of the lakes.

Juni-ko Lakes

Shirakami-Dake

Hiking up to the peak of Shirakami-Dake requires no special permission from the Forest Management and proves to be an invigorating experience.

Shirakami-Dake

Shirakami Santi

As beech trees are not conducive to shiitake mushroom harvesting or building materials, the trees in this area have largely been left alone.

Shirakami Santi

Nihon Kamoshika Akita

Serow (kamoshika) are common to Shirakami-Sanchi. Along with Japanese black bears and macaques. It in important to exercise caution if you encounter any wild animals.

Nihon Kamoshika Akita

What's unique

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Access

The best access point for your travels to Shirakami-Sanchi will be to begin at Hirosaki Station and use a rental car to gain access to the areas you wish to visit. This is due to the large size of the forest and the lack of public transportation in the area.

Shirakami-Sanchi