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A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
established
Feb 1, 1936
location
Tōhoku, Japan
coordinates
40.5545 N 140.8868 E
area
854 km2329.7 mi2
visitors
1.4 million (in 2018)
The park is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Towada Lake, which is a large crater lake formed by volcanic activity, and the Hachimantai plateau, which is covered with alpine plants and is popular for hiking and skiing.In addition to its natural attractions, Towada-Hachimantai National Park is also home to many cultural and historical sites, including the Towada Shrine, which is one of the most important Shinto shrines in the region, and the Oirase Gorge, which features a scenic walking trail that passes by waterfalls, rapids, and other natural features.The park is a popular destination for tourists, both domestic and international, and offers a range of activities and facilities for visitors, including camping grounds, hot springs, and ski resorts. The park is also a protected area for many species of plants and animals, and efforts are being made to preserve the park's natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
Hakkoda Ropeway
Tsutanuma Lake,
Aomori
Mount Hakkoda
location
Tōhoku, Japan
coordinates
40.5545 N 140.8868 E
area
854 km2329.7 mi2
visitors
1.4 million (in 2018)
most visited attraction
Lake Towada
closest city
Towada
travel time from Tokyo
3-5 hours
travel time from Osaka
4-6 hours
popular activity see & do
hiking
popular activity see & do
camping
popular activity see & do
skiing
popular activity see & do
sightseeing
popular activity see & do
canoeing and kayaking
Plan before you go for the trip. Bus from Aomori allows you to stop at your prefered place so that you can hike up the stream.If you do not own a JR pass, it will be wise to buy the 5000yen pass where we can have unlimited travel to this place for 2 days.
Wonderful relaxing walk along a beautiful natural wonder. The sound of the rushing water and birds and smell of the foliage are veryy soothing. Just sitting by the waters edge and letting go of all the worldy worries is so easy while you walk along the stream. Well workth the drive and sometime crowds.
The 14 KM long Oirase Stream provides visitors a beautiful venue for walking particularly during autumn months. The views along the stream are breathtaking with colorful trees as background for photo-taking. Most visitors will not stroll along the whole stream because of time constraints. Hop on and off the bus along the stream might be an alternative to select the most beautiful sections for viewing but bear in mind to go through the time table for bus schedule. Highly recommended.
Choshi Otaki Waterfall should be regarded as the largest waterfall along the Oirase River. It was located at the halfway of the stream. The flow of water down to the lower level together with the different colored tree-leaves formed beautiful background for photo-taking. This is the "must see" tourist spot in the area. Highly recommended.
Kumoi no Taki Waterfall is probably the highest waterfall along the trail. Can see the waterfall from the roadside, but if you want a closer look at it or to get a closer photo with a mobile phone, you need to climb up a bit to reach it.
