Posted 27/10/2023
Takaiwa Shrine: Bantoya & Hadaka-mairi
About「Takaiwa Shrine」 Takaiwa Shrine was built by Jikaku Daishi and is said to have had Yakushi Nyorai as its principal deity. The main shrine, built in 1794 by a certain master builde...
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 26/07/2023
Kurort walking with an Akita dog!
This is the perfect year-round activity for those of you want to meet an Akita and explore the charming countryside Japan at the same time! Join your furry companion, Masa, on a rejuvenating walk thr...
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 2/06/2023
Kanabotoke Plum Orchard
Kanabotoke Plum Orchard (Kanabotoke Ume Koen in Japanese) is a 5.3-hectare park with approximately 2000 plum trees of five varieties; Tougorou, Koshi-no-ume, Shirakaga, Bungo, and Nankou-ume. There i...
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 15/12/2022
Asanai Nagomehagi
It all starts with the ‘nagome’Nagome are blisters that usually appear on thighs and shins on people who spend too much time idling by the irori (Japanese hearth) all day long. Such people in the Asa...
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 28/06/2021
Junsai Harvesting Experience in Akita Shirakami
※ 中文圈的朋友們如果想參加蓴菜採摘體驗，歡迎點擊下方連結前往繁體中文版頁面，查看活動介紹及報名資訊！https://visitshirakami.com/tc/things_to_do/3604/ Junsai is a traditional water vegetable. Coated in a slippery, gelatinous substance, it grow...
Posted 15/09/2020
Pear Harvesting!
Japanese pears are big and juicy. At Kasahara Orchards in Happo Town, visitors can pick their own from the 650 pear trees that sprawl the property. 1 kg runs for 800 yen, and reservations are not req...
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 14/09/2020
Enjoy pottery in the countryside!
Craft your own mug or plate with local potter and stained glass artist, Yui-san. After molding your creation, smoothing it out, and decorating it with carvings and stamps, you can choose from a numbe...
Posted 4/09/2020
Make Tofu With a Pro!
Tofu is a popular ingredient in many Japanese dishes. Try making your own at Matsuoka Shokuhin using local soybeans and natural spring water from the Shirakami Mountains. Afterwards, enjoy eating you...
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...