Nishimeya Village

Recommended sightseeing guide for Nishimeya Village

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  World Heritage Trail Beech Forest Walking Path

  A walking course where you can easily experience the natural environment and beech forests of the World Natural Heritage “Shirakami Mountains”. It can be expected to take one hour to two hours for one round, which is 2 kilometers long.

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  Access

  About 60 minutes by car from Hirosaki City to the parking lot. Followed by, a 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the entrance of the walking path.

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  Anmon Waterfall

  A three-stage waterfall in the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage Site, is visited by many people as a scenic spot. In addition to beech trees, old trees such as maple and pine grow on the route, so you can always enjoy a mysterious atmosphere. The estimated time for a round trip of about 5.2km is 2 hours.

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  Access

  About 60 minutes by car from Hirosaki city to the parking lot. Take a 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the route entrance.

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  Shirakami Mountain Range Visitor Center

  You can learn about the nature of the Shirakami Mountains, information on trekking courses, and learn about the ecosystem and attractions of the Shirakami Mountains with videos and exhibits.

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  Access

  About 55 minutes by bus from JR Hirosaki Station. Take a 3-minute walk from the bus stop "Nishimeya-mura Yakuba-mae" (Nishimeya Village Hall)