Discover the hidden treasure in far north of main island, nestled in deep forests,mountains and Towada-Hachimantai rustic onsen. 04 Towada-Hachimantai National Park is a park of mountains,a lake, and gorges located in National Park Tohoku, the mountainous region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. It consists of the northernmost Towada-Hakkoda region, where you will find Hakkoda Mountains, Lake Towada, and Oirase Gorge, and the Hachimantai region to the south, which boasts Mt. Hachimantai, Mt. Akita-Komagatake, and Mt. Iwate. The park encompasses extensive cool temperate deciduous beech tree forests, a diverse environment including Lake Towada, and Oirase Gorge, and is home to a wide variety of animals and plants. The park is a habitat to many species of animals, including mammals such as the Asiatic black bear, Japanese serow, Japanese marten, and Japanese giant flying squirrel, amphibians such as the Japanese black salamander, and rare species of birds such as mountain hawk eagle. Recently, this nature-rich area is attracting an increasing number of people who come to enjoy hiking and other activities. Boasting a more than 300-year-old toji (therapeutic hot spring) culture, the Tohoku region attracts onsen lovers from all over the world for its high-quality onsen hot springs. Toji culture is about staying at an onsen for long periods of time, a style in contrast to that of busy travelers always moving from one place to another. Many people hoping to refresh mentally and physicaly come here to experience the healing benefits oftoji culture. ■Access Shin-Aomori Station Aomori Station Aomori Prefecture Misawa Airport Aomori Airport Morioka Station Hirosaki Station Hachinohe Station Lake Towada, Tokyo Station Odate Station Yasumiya Kazuno-Hanawa Station Oirase Gorge, Odate-Noshiro Towada City, Airport Iwate National park area Prefecture Aomori Prefecture Hachimantai Jukai Line Major road Hachimantai Summit Bus Stop Expressway Shinkansen Akita Prefecture Tohoku Shinkansen JR Morioka Private railway Station Access route 7 Approx.30 min Approx.170 min Approx.170 min by Tohoku Shin- by JR Tohoku Bus 2 Aomori Lake 3 by Tohoku Shinkansen Hachinohe Shinkansen “Mizuumi-go”(※1) Station Towada, Station Approx.130 min by JR Tohoku Bus“Oirase-go” (※1) Yasumiya Tokyo Station Approx.135 Approx.110 min min by Tohoku by Iwate Kenpoku Shinkansen Morioka bus(※2) Hachimantai ※1 Service unavailable Station Summit from November to mid April 5 (※2) ※2 Service unavailable from late October to mid April Access routes are given as examples. Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation providers. ■Information counter 1 4 6 8 Please contact each provider directly. 1The“snow monsters” of the Hakkoda mountains, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 2Fall colors on Mt. Mitsuishi, Hachimantai City / Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture 3Lake Towada, Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture, and Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 4Tamagawa Onsen Nature Research Path, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture 5Hachimantai Dragon Eye, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture 6Frozen waterfalls of the Oirase Gorge, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 61 7Mt. Iwate with rape blossoms, Hachimantai City / Takizawa City / Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture 8Onuma Pond, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture 62 アクティブ アクティブ 言語 個人向け 団体向け アクティブ 伝 統・文 化 食べる 買う EN EN 言語対応可 春限定 夏限定 秋限定 冬限定 FIT GROUP 初心者向け 経験者向け 対応可 （言語対応には事前の連絡が必要） Park03-Contents01-03 Park03-Contents04-06 Mashu Akan- ‒Recommended Activities‒ Daisetsuzan Towada-Hachimantai National Park Ski amongst snow-covered Maries’ fir trees, known as snow monsters. Discover the appeal of moss up-close on this small-group guided walking tour. Admire the beauty and Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity 01 Enjoy a fun day spent deep in nature and powder snow on a backcountry ski tour. 04 diversity of patterns of various mosses, and develop a new perspective on moss with a passionate guide. Hachimantai Towada- Backcountry skiing tour of Hakkoda Moss walk FIT EN FIT Fukko Sanriku Hit the backcountry with an experienced guide for an incredible The tour begins with instruction on how to use a loupe skiing experience on Hakkoda Mountains, one of the 100 magnifying glass, how to photograph moss with a compact Famous Mountains of Japan. Slice through powder snow on hills digital camera or smartphone and how to distinguish between dotted with snow-covered Maries’ fi r, that are said to resemble common mosses. Guides will also discuss the relationship Asahi Bandai- eerie snow monsters. Powder snow is plentiful in January and between mosses and other living creatures. As the tour does February, and the ski season runs until early May. Full-day not cover too much ground, it is suitable even for those who ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club programs and half-day afternoon programs are available. lack confidence in their stamina, and for those who wish to observe nature at a leisurely pace. This is the defi nitive moss Nikko Season Late December–mid-May Time required 1-day experience, and one of the best ways to discover Oirase Gorge. course approx. 360 min, half-day course approx. 180 min Fee Adults and children: 6,000 yen (full-day Season Mid-April–early November program), 4,000 yen (half-day program) *Participants Time required 180 min Fee Adults: 6,000 yen, Hakone-Izu Fuji- must be at least 10 years old and have skiing children: 3,500 yen *Individual participants: 7,500 yen experience *Please contact to discuss maximum Inquiries ESARIO Corporation group size Inquiries Mt. Hakkoda Guide Club Phone 0176-23-5866 kogen Joshin’etsu Phone 017-728-1511 E-mail hakkoda.gc.info@ E-mail [email protected] ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club gmail.com URL http://www.hakkoda-gc.com URL https://foreston.jp/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Explore one of Hakkoda Mountains many routes with a guide. The mountain, where alpine plants bloom in abundance offers Activity Leisurely explore the popular Oirase area with a specialist guide. By exploring the area an incredible array of scenery to enjoy, from spectacular views from the ridgeline and the vast Kenashitai Marshland to the from various perspectives, you'll be better able to fully appreciate its vibrant ecosystem. 02 dense forest of Japanese beech covering the foot of the mountain and the hot springs situated at the mountain’s base. 05 sangaku Chubu Hakkoda trekking tour Oirase Gorge nature walk GROUP FIT EN FIT Shima Ise- Hakkoda Mountains boasts many hiking trails and Explore the mid-stream area of the Oirase Gorge, from Ishigedo to Kumoi-no-taki- diverse areas of natural beauty. Choose a route Waterfall (2.8 kilometres). A popular stretch dotted with famous sights, incredible that matches your abilities, including the six-hour scenery unveils itself at every turn, including the fi erce Ishigedo Rapids and Ashura-no- Kumano Yoshino- main route, the nine-hour traverse route or the nagare Rapids. From interesting fl ora and fauna to rare geological formations and local three-hour route that descends the mountain. For history, discover the many facets of the area from various perspectives with the help of a details, visit the website: http://www.hakkoda-gc. nature guide specializing in the Oirase area. The tour moves at a leisurely pace, covering ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club com. a distance that could be walked in one hour (approximately three kilometres) in three Kaigan San'in times as much time. The tour is perfect for those looking to discover the Oirase area for the fi rst time as well as experienced travellers wanting a more in-depth look at the area. Season Early June–late October Time required 180–600 min Season Mid-April–early November Time required 200 min Oki Daisen- Fee Adults and children: 10,000 yen *Guide fee Fee Adults: 6,000 yen, children: 3,500 yen is separate *Individual participants: 7,500 yen Inquiries Mt. Hakkoda Guide Club Inquiries ESARIO Corporation Setonaikai Phone 017-728-1511 Phone 0176-23-5866 (Japanese only) E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] (Japanese only) ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club URL http://www.hakkoda-gc.com URL https://foreston.jp/ Uwakai Ashizuri- Activity Set off for adventure amongst the majestic nature of Lake Towada on a canoe tour. Activity Admire illuminated frozen waterfalls and icicles on a tour that shows off the Oirase Gorge's spectacular An expert guide provides easy-to-understand explanations of Lake Towada's natural beauty. winter scenery. Listen to commentary on the region's nature from a local guide on a night-time bus tour. Kuju Aso- 03 06 Glide through still waters bound to local spiritual tradition on a canoe tour of Lake Towada Winter in Oirase: frozen waterfalls night tour EN Amakusa Unzedn- FIT FIT GROUP Explore Lake Towada by canoe, paddling through A private night-time illumination tour that casts a new waters surrounded by a much-admired and light on the unique winter scenery of the Oirase Gorge mysterious forest of Japanese beech. Unravel the area such as towering frozen waterfalls and vast icicles. Kinkowan Kirishima- spiritual history of Lake Towada with the help of Enjoy commentary on the Oirase Gorge's nature an expert guide who will unlock Lake Towada’s from a local nature guide as you visit five famous majestic natural world, one formed over countless locations beautifully illuminated just for you, including Yakushima millennia. ⒸTowada City Makado-iwa Rocks and Kumoi-no-taki-Waterfall. When not admiring the lit-up scenery at each location, Season Late April–early November participants will remain on the bus and out of the cold. Time required 150 min Yambaru Fee Adults: 6,840 yen, children/infants (ages 4 Season December 19, 2020–February 28, 2021 to 14): 3,420 yen *Individual participants: 11,000 Time required Approx.