Posted 1/09/2026

2026 Shirakami Sanchi Hiking Trail Access Updates

Here is the latest information on trail access in Akita Shirakami for 2026. As you plan your visit to Akita Shirakami, please check the latest trail access information before heading out. From sce...

Posted 27/05/2026

Easy Airport Transfers from Odate-Noshiro Airport

Getting to Noshiro and surrounding areas is now easier than ever. A convenient shared taxi service is now available between Odate-Noshiro Airport and the Noshiro service area, offering smooth, doo...

Posted 21/04/2026

A newly renovated visitor facility has opened in northern Akita Prefecture, offering a fresh gateway to the UNESCO-listed Shirakami Sanchi.

The Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center (Fujisato) officially reopened on April 1, 2026, following its first full renovation since opening. The renovation introduces interactive, expe...

Posted 8/04/2026

Road to Shirakami Sanchi Reopens: Access to Dakedai Forest from May 15, 2026

Great news for nature lovers—seasonal access to one of Japan’s most beautiful beech forests is about to begin. The road leading to Dakedai Nature Observation Forest will officially reopen on May 1...