Posted 19/05/2023
UPDATE: Trail access as of May 2023
*Updated on 2 October 2023※Schedule may be subject to change depending on weather and road conditions. [Updates] 2 October 2023Tsurubeotoshi Pass will be accessible for the autumn leaf viewing...
Posted 27/03/2023
Cherry blossoms to bloom early this year!
Here is our 2023 list of sakura viewing spots in Akita Shirakami We hope everyone is as excited as we are to see sakura early this year! Check out the latest additions to our 2023 list of recommen...
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. ...
Posted 31/05/2021
Road updates as of May 2021!
As of May 28, 2021: Both gates along Route 317 in Fujisato Town are open. Mt. Fujisato-Komagatake, Dakedai Forest, Kurumidai Campground, and Tsurubeotoshi Pass are now all accessible. In addition, yo...
Posted 28/04/2021
[UPDATE] Enjoy the warmer weather with these activities in northern Akita…
Hiking in UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi The access road to Dakedai Forest and Mt. Fujisato-Komagatake will open on Thursday, May 20.At Dakedai you can enjoy a tranquil s...