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Shirakami-Sanchi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan

About Shirakami-Sanchi

Shirakami-Sanchi is one of Japan's, and Asia's, few remaining beech (ブナbuna) forests. Tucked away in a remote, mountainous corner of the cold north, Shirakami-Sanchi is snowed in and all but inaccessible between November and May. The World Heritage Visitor Center has amultilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Shirakami-Sanchi

Explore the best things to see and do in Shirakami-Sanchi:

  • Anmon-no-Taki Waterfall
  • Furofushi hot spring
  • Visitor Centre

Shirakami-Sanchi Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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