Kaze no Matsubara
A pine forest, the largest in Japan, sprawling along the coast in Noshiro City. Today consisting of seven million pine trees, the forest is equal in area to 163 Tokyo Domes. The forest was planted during the Edo period to prevent sand from the coast getting blown inland by the area's powerful winds. The area has been selected for inclusion in many lists, including a selection of Japan's top 100 natural areas people which to see preserved into the 21st century. Popular area highlights include a walking path paved with wood chips and a wooden playground and obstacle course where children can play.
Spot details
- Address
- Akita Noshiro-shi Map
- Phone
- 0185888802
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Note
- * Advance reservations are required for the guide, so please apply as soon as possible. * Tel will connect to the NPO Noshiro Tourism Association.
- Average budget
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- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN