Shirakami Sanchi Visitor Center

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

This visitor center is at the entrance to the World Heritage Site “Shirakami Sanchi” mountain range and offers information about beeches and other aspects of the ecosystem. The video experience hall provides awe-inspiring footage of the mountain range in various seasons that will make you feel like you’re there. The exhibition hall explores the beeches’ lifespans, habitat, the ecology of the mountain range, people’s lifestyles, and more. There’s also information on trekking courses and other activities.

Spot details

Address: Aomori Pref. Nakatsugarugunnishimeyamura Tashiro Kanda 61-1 Map
Area: Hirosaki / Kuroishi / Mt. Iwaki Area
Phone: 0172852810
Hours: [Apr.-Oct.]8:30-17:00
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-16:30
Closed: 2ndMonday(The next day for Public holidays), 12/29-1/3[Aug.]4thMonday[Jan.-Mar.]Monday, Thursday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free[Video Experience Hall][High school students and above]200yen[Small/Junior high school students]100yen
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
※Large-sized vehicles5spaces
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Free Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 7, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available