The visitor center provides information on Shirakami Sanchi’s attractions, including the world’s largest beech tree forest. There is a theater that shows highlights of the four seasons of the beech forest on a huge screen.
There is also an explanation of beech trees around in the world, as well as the natural heritage and ecosystem of the area.
Basic Information
| Address | 61-1 Aza Kanda, Nishimeya-mura Tashiro, Aomori 036-1411 |
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| Tel | 0172-85-2810 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30.p.m. |
| Closed | Mondays (or the following day if Monday falls on a holiday), New Year holiday break |
| URL | (Japanese)http://www.shirakami-visitor.jp/ |
Transportation
Take the Taiaki-Kawaratai Line Konan Bus (via Tachiro) from JR Hirosaki Station and get off at Nishimeya-mura Yakuba (60 min. ride). 3 min. walk from the station.
