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 24/06/2024
Spiritual Retreat in Akita: Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple Awaits You
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple offers visitors a peaceful retreat and a deep connection to Japanese culture and nature. This historic pl...
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 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 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 19/02/2020
Hachimori Kankoichi Market
A fun activity for those who have a free morning during the weekend. Local vendors gather at the Hachimori Kankoichi Market to sell fish, vegetables, fruits, and special dishes. Visitors can buy fres...
Posted 20/11/2019
Kumiko Woodworking
Kumiko is a traditional woodworking technique that assembles small wooden pieces to create intricate patterns on things such as containers, ornaments, and partition screens. No nails or staples are u...
Posted 20/11/2019
Ajiro Weaving
Ajiro weaving is a delicate technique that weaves thin strips of various woods to create beautiful, colorful designs in ceilings, walls, tea trays, and lanterns. It can be seen at Kaneyu in Noshir...
Posted 20/11/2019
Mori no Eki | Local Food & Nature Gateway to Shirakami Sanchi
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 cen...
Posted 20/11/2019
What Is Junsai? Discover Akita’s Unique Water Vegetable
When people think of Japanese cuisine, sushi, ramen, and wagyu beef often come to mind. But hidden among the clear ponds of northern Japan grows one of the country's most unusual traditional foods...