Posted 2/06/2026
Make Traditional Onigiri in Akita: A Local Food Experience in Shirakami
Looking for a meaningful cultural experience beyond sightseeing? In Fujisato Town, the gateway to the Akita side of the Shirakami Sanchi area, you can spend a relaxing morning learning how to make...
Posted 21/05/2026
Tanashiro Marsh
Tanashiro Marsh is a quiet highland wetland located in the mountains of Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture, near the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of Shirakami Sanchi. Surrounded by forests and mou...
Posted 21/05/2026
Tsurubeotoshi Mountain Pass
Tsurubeotoshi Mountain Pass is a scenic viewpoint located on the border of Akita and Aomori Prefectures. Overlooking the Shirakami mountain range, the pass is known as one of the best autumn photo sp...
Posted 21/04/2026
Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Center (Fujisato)
Introduction If you want to understand the UNESCO-listed Shirakami Sanchi, the first place you should visit is the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center (Fujisato). Located on the...
Posted 12/06/2025
Experience Akita’s Mountain Culture: Wild Vegetable Foraging and Gakko Chakko
Looking for an authentic rural Japan experience? This half-day experience combines wild vegetable foraging, a visit to a hidden waterfall, outdoor cooking over a fire, and Gakko Chakko—a tradition...
Posted 7/05/2025
Dakedai Nature Education Forest: The Ideal Starting Point for Shirakami Sanchi Exploration
The Dakedai Education Forest is located in the outskirts of Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 620 meters, nestled between two towering mountains on a plateau. It is...
Posted 26/10/2023
Ketsujori
UPDATE: The Ketsujori event for 2024 has been cancelled due to inadequate snowfall this year. The Shirakami Sanchi Fujisato Ketusjori World Championship is an annual winter event held in Fujisato ...
Posted 25/09/2023
Winter camping in Akita Shirakami
Enjoy winter camping at the Mori-no-Eki Camping Ground located at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains in rural Fujisato Town. This campsite is conveniently located close to Mori-no-Eki roadside st...
Posted 12/09/2023
Shirakami Sanchi Snowshoe Tour | Guided Winter Trek with Lunch in Akita
Discover the winter magic of Shirakami Sanchi, one of Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Snowshoe through pristine forests with a local guide, leave footprints in fresh powder, search for wild...
Posted 22/06/2023
Chairing
Savour the tranquility of Shirakami’s nature by indulging in the activity of ‘chairing’. This unique experience allows you to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life while sitting on a ...
Posted 14/06/2023
Top spots to see fall foliage in the Akita Shirakami area
Smell the sweet, caramel scent of the yellow katsura leaves.Take pictures of the dramatic Japanese maple and enjoy fall drives through the vivid Shirakami area.Here are our top spots for fall foliage...
Posted 26/12/2022
Damako Hotpot
Not second to Akita’s famous Kiritanpo hotpot This delicious hotpot dish is a unique specialty of Northern Akita and is usually enjoyed in winter by locals. The primary ingredients often used are ...
Posted 25/11/2022
Cycling around Shirakami Sanchi
Be it for professionals or for those who love it as a hobby, the diverse topographical features of the Shirakami Sanchi make it the ideal location for the adventurous cyclist. As an eco-friendly mean...
Posted 29/12/2021
Walk Through a UNESCO World Heritage Stream in Shirakami Sanchi | River Trekking
Looking for a unique summer activity in Japan? Deep in the mountains of Akita lies Shirakami Sanchi, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site known for its ancient beech forests and clear mountain str...
Posted 15/09/2020
Craft wool accessories at Chiku Chiku House!
Chiku chiku can be translated to pricking. Using a needle, repeatedly poke wool to create cute decorations and accessories at this small shop in Fujisato! The ladies that work here are masters of thi...
Posted 4/09/2020
Farm Stays in Fujisato Town
Experience countryside living with the warm and welcoming people of Fujisato Town. Genkijuku NPO works with six farm guesthouses to provide visitors with an authentic Japanese experience complete wit...
Posted 2/09/2020
Shirakami Hiking & Nabekko Experience | Guided Beech Forest Hike in Akita
Experience Overview Walk through the beautiful Dakedai Beech Forest with a local Shirakami guide, where you'll discover the rich ecology and stories of the forest while exploring an area preserved...
Posted 21/11/2019
Fujikoto Harvest Dance Festival
Every year on September 7th and 8th, the town of Fujisato in Akita Prefecture holds the grand and lively "Asama Shrine Festival," also known as the "Fujikoto Harvest Festival." This festival has a hi...