Posted 16/12/2022

Update regarding resumption of suspended train operation of Resort Shirakami

Train operation between Fukaura Station and Ajigasawa Station to resume on the Gonō Line The information below is provided by JR East (East Japan Railway Company) as of 8 December, 2022. Please no...

Posted 25/11/2022

Updates on winter trail and road closures as of November

Updated on 27 December 2022 Winter will be upon us soon, so here are the latest updates regarding road and trail accessibility in the Akita Shirakami area. RouteAccessibilityDetailsNishimeya-Fu...

Posted 9/09/2022

Introducing a special souvenir from Shirakami…

Are you the proud owner of an original Shirakami Nalgene bottle? This 500ml travel essential was newly released by the Akita Shirakami Guide Association this February. What makes it special is tha...

Posted 18/08/2022

The 36th Oshima Fireworks Festival 2022

Oshima island in Happo returns with its stunning fireworks display this summer! 2022-08-30 UPDATE: EVENT RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER.2022-08-20 UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED TILL FURTHER NOTI...

Posted 29/07/2022

Time schedule of Sand Craft in Mitane 2022

Sand Monsters, fireworks and illuminations—hyped up for the biggest summer festival in Mitane Town this coming Saturday? Have a look at the program schedule for this highly anticipated event tomor...

Posted 20/06/2022

Festival touring in August – grab your seats now before it’s too late!

A 4-day summer festival tour, in and around Noshiro A visit to the Shirakami Sanchi area would not be complete without a local matsuri (Japanese festival) experience! In fact, if you happen to be ...

Posted 16/05/2022

Road updates as of May 2022!

As we approach late spring, with the snow melting away after the long winter period, trailheads to and around the Shirakami Sanchi area are now scheduled to reopen. Read on to see which roads are acc...

Posted 22/04/2022

Away from the crowds — your 2022 guide to local cherry blossom spots in Akita this spring

The long-awaited sakura are finally in full-bloom here in the Akita Shirakami area! Much loved by locals and foreign tourists alike, cherry blossoms mark the official arrival of spring in Japan. ...