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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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