Discover Fujisato’s unique food culture and outdoor experiences at the foot of Shirakami Sanchi.
Mori no Eki | Local Food & Nature Gateway to Shirakami Sanchi
Categories: Eats/Treats
Located at the foot of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site Shirakami Sanchi, Mori no Eki serves as one of the main tourism hubs in Fujisato Town.
The facility includes a tourist information center, local specialty shop, restaurant, and activity booking counter, making it an excellent base for exploring the Shirakami Sanchi area.
Visitors can discover seasonal mountain vegetables, mushrooms, local wine, and handmade products unique to Fujisato. The restaurant also offers regional dishes featuring local ingredients rarely found elsewhere in Japan.
Highlights
Local Gourmet
- “Lamb Kure-don,” a popular rice bowl made with Fujisato lamb and fresh watercress
- Unique horse meat rice bowls
- Berry and wasabi soft-serve ice cream
Shopping
- Local products including Shirakami wine, mountain vegetables, mushrooms, and handmade crafts
Outdoor Experiences
- Booking counter for guided Shirakami Sanchi trekking tours
- Snowshoe and seasonal nature experiences organized by local guides
Nearby Attractions
- Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Center (Fujisato)
- Dakedai Beech Forest
- Lake Subari
- Shirakami trekking routes
- Hotel Yutoria Fujisato
Details
- Regular Holidays
- Closed during the New Year holidays
- Business Hours
- Tourist Information & Shop: 9:00am–5:00pm
Winter Season (December–February): 9:30am–4:30pm
Restaurant: 11:00am–2:00pm
- Business Period
- Open year-round
- Postal Code
- 018-3201
- Address
- 38-2 Satokuri, Fujikoto, Fujisato Town, Akita, Japan
- Phone Number
- (+81)185-79-2518
- Fax Number
- (+81)185-79-3008
- Parking
- Free parking available for cars and buses
