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Discover Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage virgin forests through intimate walking experiences

Shirakami-Sanchi Exclusive

Meeting Point: Tokyo station

Finish Point: Tokyo station

Recommended Season: April – June

Duration: 4 days

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Tour Highlights

Take a leisurely stroll through the Shirakami Sanchi with a guide.

Visit the spectacular Lake Juniko of the Shirakami Sanchi.

Enjoy a scenic route overlooking the Sea of Japan on a local train.

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The Shirakami Mountains stretch from south-west Aomori Prefecture to north-west Akita Prefecture. The 130,000 hectares of pristine natural beech forests, which have been largely unaffected by human development, are among the largest in the world and were inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1993 in recognition of their value. The tour stays two nights in the Shirakami Sanchi and visits this precious forest. On a hike around Lake Juniko, the tour will take you to Aoike, which is said to have the most beautiful cobalt blue surface of all the Juniko lakes.
You will also board a local train on the journey from Lake Juniko to Hirosaki, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan.

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Recommended Program

In the Shirakami Sanchi, stay overnight at the hotel closest to Lake Juniko and explore Aoike with a guide

The most popular walking spot in the vast Shirakami Sanchi Mountains is the Lake Juniko area at the foot of the Shirakami Sanchi, which consists of 33 lakes and marshes, named after the 12 large ponds that can be seen while the smaller ponds are hidden in the beech forests. On this tour, you will stay at the Aone SHirakami Lake Juniko Hotel, which is the closest hotel to the Lake Juniko area, and enjoy the beautiful nature of Shirakami, including the Aoike ponds, while walking slowly with a nature guide.

Shirakami Sanchi (Image)

Board the ‘Resort Shirakami’ and enjoy the scenery of the Japanese coast.

From Akita, board the Resort Shirakami to Lake Juniko. Enjoy a trip on the Gono Line, one of the most popular local train lines to ride at least once, and on Day 3 leave Lake Juniko and take a train along the Japanese coast.
Enjoy the spectacular view of the Sea of Japan.

Kurobe Gorge Railway Unazuki hotsprings
The scenic mountain railway traversing the steel viaduct
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Itinerary

4 Days

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Schedule

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Day 1

Tokyo Station Akita Station / Lake Juniko Station

■Morning：Meet at Tokyo Station

■Transfer by train to Akita Station

■Transfer bt train to Lake Juniko by Resort Shirakami

■Evening：Check-in at hotel

（Overnight in Lake Juniko Shirakami）

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Day 2

Lake Juniko

■Morning: Hike with a nature guide to “Aoike”, one of the Lake Juniko

■Return to the hotel for lunch

■Afternoon: Go hiking again with a guide

（Overnight in Lake Juniko Shirakami）

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Day 3

Lake Juniko Station / Hirosaki Station Hirosaki Station

■Morning: Take the local train “Resort Shirakami” to Hirosaki, through the spectacular senery of the Sea of Japan

■Arrive at Hirosaki Station: Take a private bus to the restaurant

■Afternoon: Visit Tsugaru-han Neputa Village

■Dinner at a Japanese restaurant at Hirosaki city

（Overnight in Hirosaki）

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Day 4

Hirosaki Shin-Aomori Tokyo

■Morning: to Shin-Aomori Station by train

■Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo Staion

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What’s Included

■Private guide

■Entrance Fee and transfer fee of the above in the itinerary

■Breakfast：3 / Lunch：2 / Dinner：3

■Accommodation for 2 nights

What’s NOT Included

■The transfer to Tokyo Station on Day1

■The transfer from Tokyo Station Day4

Explanation of marks in the itinerary and approximate times

Explanation of marks in the itinerary:

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Travel Cnditions

Minimum Number of guests

1 person

Meeting point

Shinjuku Station

Meals

Breakfast：3 / Lunch：2 / Dinner：3

Guide

Included

Important Notes
  • Unless otherwise specified, the tour will be conducted in English.
  • In case of itinerary revisions, our terms and conditions will apply. Please note the following points in paticular:
    　・The itinerary may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
    　・Accommodations in designeated cities is subject to availability.
    　・The order of the itinerary may change.
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