Nature Spots in Towada / Hakkoda Area
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- Oirase Stream
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4.51063 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse
- "Oirase Stream can be reached by a JR Bus service from JR Shin-Aomori Station; the journey takes around two hours. It is one of the most scenic places in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park; the river flows out from Lake Towada through the gorge for a distance of around 14 kilometers, from Nenokuchi to Yakeyama, with a road and a footpath all the way along, making it easy for visitors to experience the gorge's wonderful natural scenery. There are many ""must-see's"" in the area, including the Ashura Rapids, which are one of the Oirase Stream's best-known sights, and Choshi-otaki Waterfall, one of the most imposing waterfalls in the gorge. Visitors can see the new spring greenery in May-June, and view the autumn foliage in mid to late October; the winter scenery, when the ground is covered with snow, is also very beautiful."
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Generally speaking, the Oirase Stream is hard to access by public transport during winter due to road closure, but the winter sight is awesome which is something I realy wanted to see. So I joined...
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- Lake Towada
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse Towadakohanyasumiya
- A lake which straddles Towada City, Aomori Prefecture and Kosaka Town, Kazuno County, Akita Prefecture. 46 kilometers in diameter, this caldera lake was formed through volcanic activity. With a maximum depth of 327 meters, it is the third deepest lake in Japan. On its east side, the lake drains into the Oirase River and the area has been designated a Natural Monument as well as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty under the title “Lake Towada and Oirase Stream.” Here visitors can enjoy seasonal natural scenery, including fresh verdure in summer and fall foliage in autumn. Kokanee salmon are also raised in the lake and during fishing season many people come here to fish.
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- Ashura no Nagare (Kujuku Islands)
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4.543 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Towada-shi Okuse
- "Oirase Stream is one of the most picturesque areas in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The area around the stream is famous for the beauty of both its new spring verdure and fall foliage. Making its way between boulders and forest and consisting of waterfalls, rapids, and calm stream, the 14 kilometer long stream extends from Nenokuchi on the shore of Lake Towada to Mt. Yakeyama, and the area known as Ashura no Nagare is said to be the most dynamic and beautiful portion of the stream of all. The various rocks and boulders dotting this part of the stream, known as the ""Kujukushima Islands,"" are also beautiful."
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奥入瀬渓流では必見のポイントの1つです。写真撮影にも最適です。豪雨の影響で濁りが残っているとのお話でしたが、それでもかなりキレイでした。
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- Tsutanuma Pond
- Travel / Tourism
- Towada-shi, Aomori-ken
- One of the Tsuta Seven Lakes located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The Numameguri no Komichi Path Course connects all of the lakes except Akanuma and trail walkers can enjoy the seasonal natural beauty of the area. Visitors are particularly recommended to come during the fall foliage season. The sight of the leaves reflected off the surfaces of the lakes, dying their waters red to match the foliage, is truly spectacular.
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- Shiraito Falls (Aomori)
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse Oirase
- This is a beautiful place on the Oirase Valley where the water falls like white thread. The bitter cold in winter freezes it, and the resulting icefall is famous. This is truly a place to enjoy the mystery of nature.
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- Ishigedo
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse
- The name Ishigedo means “stone hut” in the local dialect. The stone building, made of massive rocks supported by two Japanese Judas trees, is spoken of in legends as the home of a woman bandit known as Kijin no Omatsu.
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- Tsuta no Nananuma
- Travel / Tourism
- Towada-shi, Aomori-ken
- This is a scenic spot with the seven swamps of Tsutanuma, Kagaminuma, Tsukinuma, Hyoutannuma, Suganuma, Naganuma and Akanuma. Of the seven, only Lake Akanuma is far away, at two kilometers. The other six are essentially connected, and can be seen along the Numameguri no Komichi trail. The full trail is about three kilometers long and a tour of all the lakes takes about an hour. The area is surrounded by a beech forest called the Towada Sea of Trees, so the entire landscape is a thing of beauty.
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- Suiren-numa Swamp
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Houryou
- This swamp got its name because of the Suiren water lilies flourishing here. It’s calm atmosphere and view of the Hakkoda Mountain Range make it an attractive stop, and in the fall leaf season the surface of the water is painted red and yellow with reflections of the nearby trees.
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- Choshi Otaki Waterfall
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Towada-shi Okuse
- "This famous waterfall, seven meters tall and 20 meters wide, is located on the main branch of Oirase Stream and is the biggest waterfall on the stream. Because the falls' strong flow prevents fish from going upstream and reaching Lake Towada, it is also known as ""Fish-Stopping Falls."" There is a walking path in the area which makes it possible for visitors to get right up next to the falls."
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- Makadoiwa Rock
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse
- This is a rock cliff beside National Route 102, named one of Japan’s Best Roads, and Oirase, and it was apparently created by volcanic activity in the northern Hakkoda Range. This is a little known spot to take in the scenery of the Oirase Valley, and enjoy its beauty through all four seasons. There’s a bus stop nearby, so it’s easy to reach.
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- Mirokuno Falls
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Sannoheguntakkomachi Natsuzaka Natsusaka
- This is a 30 meter waterfall surrounded by thick beech woods. The thin white strands of water running down the bare rocks look like thin somen noodles, earning it the nickname of Somen Falls. We especially recommend summer, for the rich green of the forest leaves, and fall for the beautifully colored foliage.
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- Kumoino Falls
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse
- A 20 meter tall waterfall located along Oirase Stream viewed as one of the most scenic locations in the prefecture. Of the waterfalls on Oirase Stream, this one boasts a particularly large water volume, and the sight of the water gushing over steep cliffs to cascade down the three stages of the falls is impressive and moving.
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- Mt.Nakui
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Sannohe-gun Sannohemachi , Nanbucho
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- Matsumi no Taki
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Towada-shi Okuse Kinose
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- Mt.Mitsudake (Mt.Herai)
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori
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- Mt.Herai
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- Aomori
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- Sanrannonagare
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse
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- Kudannotaki
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Towada-shi Okuse Oirase
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- Shimainotaki
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse Oirase
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- Shirabu no Taki
- Travel / Tourism
- Aomori Towada-shi Okuse Oirase
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