Combination of Blue, White and Green Forest in Aomori Prefecture.

Shirakami-Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshū, Japan. This mountainous area includes the last virgin forest of Siebold's beech which once covered most of northern Japan.

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Where is it?

Shirakami Sanchi is an extensive mountain range straddling the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures in the northern Tohoku Region of Japan.

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Unique Characteristic of Wood

Takedai is a 12-ha beech primary forest. 
A giant beech forest with a symbol of a giant beech that is said to be 400 years old.

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You Can See Transparent/blue Colored Spiritual Lakes

12 lakes is a group of 33 large and small lakes at the western end of the Shirakami Mountains. This place is also certified as a "forest therapy location"

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Wakitsubo Lake

It is a highly transparent pond in the 12 lakes and has a clear blue surface. 
In the early morning, the water may fog up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

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View Point of the 12 Lakes

The 12 lakes are said to have been named because 12 numbers of lakes can be seen from the Okuzure Observatory

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This is Called "Japanese Canyons"


The white rock surface of the tuff was exposed by the erosion collapse. A dynamic U-shaped valley cliff, named after the Grand Canyon of the United States.

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Beech Forest Walking Path

You may also meet animals that live in the Shirakami Mountains, such as hares and Japanese Antelope

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Mother Tree

A giant beech tree, which is said to be 400 years old, "Mother Tree" appears.

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Immortal Hot Spring

You can have a spectacular view of Sea of Japan from this hot spring spot. 

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