Winter

Notice of Winter Closures
From November 2016 to May 30 2017, the road around the Shirakami mountains and...more

What will you be able to discover!? The Shirakami Sanchi is a paradise for wild animals
The Shirakami Sanchi region is one of the few places left on earth with such gre...more

Snow Shoeing the Foothills of Nishi Iwakisan (Ajigasawa Area)
With a knowledgeable local guide, even a beginner can enjoy snow shoeing through...more

Juniko Snow Shoeing (Fukaura Area)
Strap on traditional bamboo snow shoes and hike through the Juniko Forest in Tsu...more

Walking through fire!? Ceremony in preparation for a bountiful harvest
In Nishimeya, the eastern part of the Shirakami Sanchi, there is a traditional w...more