Shirakami Sanchi is a collective term for a mountainous areas that extends from southwestern Aomori Prefecture to northwestern Akita Prefecture, covering about 130,000 hectares. Among them, 16,971 hectares is a native natural beech forest, untouched by humans and is known as the “core zone”. Shirakami Sanchi was registered as Japan's first World Natural Heritage in December 1993 along with Yakushima.
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Sapporo / Hakodate
(total travel time: about 1 hr. 55 min.)
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
70
min
- Daily departures available through All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Akita Airport (AXT)
45
min
- Airport limousine busses depart regularly shortly after each flight arrival time.
- The bus stop is located next to the arrival lobby exit.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 1 hr. 55 min.)
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
70
min
- Daily departures available through Japan Airlines (JAL)
Akita Airport (AXT)
45
min
- Airport limousine busses depart regularly shortly after each flight arrival time.
- The bus stop is located next to the arrival lobby exit.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 12 hrs. 30 min.)
Tomakomai Higashi Ferry Terminal
Akita Ferry Terminal
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro-Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro-Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 4 hrs.)
Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station
2
hrs.
- Take the Hakodate Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori Station
Shin-Aomori Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (faster rout about 2 hrs.)
Transfer from Shinkansen Line to the Ou Line
JR East Train Time & Route SearchHigashi-Noshiro Station
By Sightseeing Train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (scenic route about 4 hrs.)
Take any Resort Shirakami train. These are special sightseeing trains that take you on a leisurely ride along the coast.
Resort Shirakami Travel Guide and Train InformationHigashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 5 hrs. 55 min.)
Hakodate Ferry Terminal
3
hrs
・
40
min
- Take the Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal.
Aomori Ferry Terminal
2
hrs
- Take the Aomori Kanko Bus from the ferry terminal to Aomori Station.
Aomori Station
2
hrs.
- Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Aomori / Hirosaki
(total travel time: about 2 hrs. ~ 4 hrs. 45 min.)
Aomori Station
45
min
- Take the Ou Line to Hirosaki Station
Hirosaki Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min)
Continue on the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Time & Route SearchHigashi-Noshiro Station
By Sightseeing Train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 4 hrs.)
Change to Gono Line and take one of three scenic trains on Resort Shirakami. Highly recommended for its beautiful scenic routes.
Resort Shirakami Travel Guide and Train InformationHigashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 2 hrs.)
Aomori Station
2
hrs
・
10
min
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Hachinohe
(total travel time: about 4 hrs.)
Hachinohe Station
2
hrs
- Take the Aoimori Railway to Aomori Station
Aomori Station
2
hrs
- Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 2 hrs. 40 min.)
Hachinohe Station
2
hrs
・
40
min
- Driving route will take you on Hachinohe Expressway, Tohoku Expressway, and Akita Expressway.
- Rent a car from one of the following companies
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Morioka
(total travel time: about 2 hrs. 40 min.)
Morioka Station
90
min
- Take the Akita shinkansen to Akita station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 3 hrs. 40 min.)
Morioka Station
2
hrs
・
50
min
- Take the Hanawa Line to Odate Station
Odate Station
50
min
- Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 3 hrs. 10 min.)
Morioka Station
2
hrs.
20
min.
- Take the Shuhoku Highway Bus "Michinoku" to Odate Station
Odate Station
50
min.
- Transfer from bus to the Ou train line for Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 2 hrs. 40 min.)
Morioka Station
2
hrs.
40
min.
- Rent a car near Morioka Station at one of the following car rental companies.
- Take the Tohoku Expressway/Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Sendai
(total travel time: from about 3 hrs. 30 min.)
Sendai Station
2
hrs.
30
min.
- Take the Akita shinkansen to Akita station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesNoshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 4 hrs. 40 min.)
Sendai Station
5
min
- Walk to the Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center located 5 minute walk from Sendai Station.
Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center
3
hrs.
35
min.
- Take the Miyagi Kotsu Highway Bus to Akita Station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 3 hrs. 50 min.)
Sendai Station
3
hrs.
50
min.
- Rent a car near Sendai Station at one of the following car rental companies.
- Take the Tohoku Expressway/Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Yamagata
(total travel time: from about 5 hrs.)
Yamagata Station
65
min.
- Take the Senzan Line to Sendai Station
Sendai Station
2
hrs.
30
min.
- Take the Akita shinkansen to Akita station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 6 hrs.)
Yamagata Station
65
min.
- Take the Senzan Line to Sendai Station
Sendai Station
5 min
- Walk to the Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center located 5 minute walk from Sendai Station.
Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center
3
hrs.
35
min.
- Take the Miyagi Kotsu Highway Bus to Akita Station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro-Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro-Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro-Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro-Station
(total travel time: from about 4 hrs. 55 min. )
Yamagata Station
65
min.
- Take the Senzan Line to Sendai Station
Sendai Station
3 hrs. 50 min.
- Rent a car near Sendai Station at one of the following car rental companies.
- Take the Tohoku Expressway/Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 4 hrs. 30 min.)
Yamagata Station
50
min
- Take the Yamagata Shinkansen to Shinjo Station
Shinjo Station
2
hrs.
30
min.
- Transfer to the Ou Line to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro-Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro-Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro-Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro-Station
(total travel time: from about 5 hours)
Yamagata Station
70
min.
- Take a highway bus with the Yamako Bus Company to Sendai Station.
Sendai Station
2
hrs.
30
min.
- Take the Akita shinkansen to Akita station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro-Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro-Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro-Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro-Station
(total travel time: about 6 hrs.)
Yamagata Station
70
min.
- Take a highway bus with the Yamako Bus Company to Sendai Station.
Sendai Station
5
min
- Walk to the Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center located 5 minute walk from Sendai Station.
Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center
3
hrs.
35
min.
- Take the Miyagi Kotsu Highway Bus to Akita Station.
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro-Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro-Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro-Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro-Station
(total travel time: about 3 hrs. 50 min.)
Yamagata Station
3
hrs.
50
min.
- Rent a car near Yamagata Station at one of the following car rental companies.
- Take the Tohoku Chuo Expressway/Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Tokyo
(total travel time: from about 2 hrs.)
Haneda Airport
70
min
- Fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Odate-Noshiro Airport
Odate-Noshiro Airport
50
min
- Take a share taxi to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 1 hr. 30 min.)
Haneda Airport
70
min
- Fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Odate-Noshiro Airport
Odate-Noshiro Airport
20
min.
- Take the airport limousine bus to Takanosu Station
Takanosu Station
24
min.
- Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Higashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 2 hrs. 50 min.)
Haneda Airport
65
min
- Fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) or Japan Airlines (JAL) to Akita Airport
Akita Airport
45
min.
- Take an airport limousine bus from Akita Airport to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 4 hrs. 50 min.)
Tokyo Station
3
hrs.
40
min.
- Take the Akita Shinkansen to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 10 hrs. 40 min.)
Ikebukuro Station
10
hrs.
40
min.
- Take the Jupiter Line night bus with Shuhoku Bus Company to Noshiro Bus Station
- Night buses depart in the evening and arrive the destination the next morning.
Noshiro Bus Station
(total travel time: about 12 hrs. 15 min.)
YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal / Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
12
hrs.
15
min.
- Take the Kira Kira night bus to Noshiro Station
- Night buses depart in the evening and arrive the destination the next morning.
Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 10hrs. 20 min.)
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
9
hrs.
10
min.
- Take the Flora bus with Akita Chuo Kotsu
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: about 8 hrs.)
Tokyo Station
8
hrs.
- Driving route will take you on Shuto Expressway, Tohoku Expressway, and Akita Expressway.
- Rent a car from one of the following companies
Higashi-Noshiro Station
Nagoya
(total travel time: from about 3 hrs. 20 min.)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
85
min.
- Fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) or Japan Airlines (JAL) to Akita Airport
Akita Airport
45
min.
- Take the airport limousine bus to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 6 hrs. 20 min.)
Nagoya Station
1
hr.
37
min.
- Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo Station and transer to the Akita Shinkansen
Tokyo Station
3
hrs.
40
min.
- Take the Akita Shinkansen to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
Osaka
(total travel time: from about 3 hrs. 25 min.)
Itami Airport (ITM)
90
min.
- Fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) or Japan Airlines (JAL) to Akita Airport
Akita Airport
45
min
- Take the airport limousine bus to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station
(total travel time: from about 7 hrs. 20 min.)
Shin-Osaka Station
2
hr.
30
min.
- Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo Station and transfer to the Akita Shinkansen
Tokyo Station
3
hrs.
40
min.
- Take the Akita Shinkansen to Akita Station
Akita Station
By train
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 70 min.)
Take the Ou Line to Higashi-Noshiro Station
JR East Train Reservation and Times OnlineHigashi-Noshiro Station
By bus
to Noshiro Station (about 90 min.)
Take the Shuhoku highway bus Noshiro Station from Akita Station West Exit bus stand No.10
Bus information (Japanese)Noshiro Station
By car
to Higashi-Noshiro Station (about 60 min.)
Rent a car from one of the rental companies near Akita Station and take Akita Expressway to Higashi-Noshiro Station
Suggested route Car Rental CompaniesHigashi-Noshiro Station