Shirakami-Sanchi is a vast mountainous area with one of the largest primeval beech forests in the world.
It has been registered as a World Heritage site for its diverse and rich natural environment of plants and animals.
The “core area” is particularly well preserved in its native state. It is home to many species of animals, such as black bears and Japanese monkeys, and maintains an environment that is isolated from humans.
The Dakedai Forest contains one of the many trails where you can take pictures of an environment that is close to its natural state.
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Highlights
- One of the world’s largest virgin forests of beech trees
- Rich and precious flora and fauna
- Waterfalls, rivers, lakes and marshes, and the natural beauty created by the landform can also be enjoyed
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| Name | Shirakami-Sanchi(白神山地) |
|---|---|
| Address | Ajigasawa Town, Fukaura Town and Nishimeya Village in Aomori Prefecture Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture |
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“Aqua Green Village ANMON” is a convenient base for exploring the Shirakami-Sanchi area. Aomori(青森) Airport is the most convenient way to access Shirakami-Sanchi with direct flights from/to Tokyo Haneda(羽田), Sapporo(札幌), and Osaka(大阪). Take a train to Shin-Aomori(新青森) Station from Tokyo Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Express (approx. 3 hours 20 minutes), Convenient rental car outlets can be found at Aomori Airport(青森). | |
| Hours/Closed | No closing days / Open all day Please note that facilities in the vicinity, such as Aqua Green Village ANMON, are closed for the winter (usually from November to late April). |
| Contact | TEL: +81 17-781-2117 (Aomori branch of the Tohoku Regional Forest Office) [Japanese Only] |
| Website | Official Website (English) |
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