Shirakami-Sanchi: Like the flow of blue ink
This extensive mountain range covering an area of about 130,000 ha straddles both the northwest of Akita prefecture and the southwest of Aomori prefecture. Because of its well-preserved and valuable ecosystem, the region was declared as one of the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in December 1993.
It is made up of the world’s largest primeval beech forest and has almost never been touched by human activity. A wide variety of animals and plants inhabit and grow in this area.
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Address : Area covering northwest of Akita prefecture and southwest of Aomori prefecture
URL : Official Site
