Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisato
Open by month
Partly closed in January: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Partly closed in February: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A Ministry of the Environment center at the southern foot of Shirakami-Sanchi. It helps visitors learn about the World Heritage area, with a resident nature adviser to explain.
Nearby
- Takedai Nature Observation Forest (Shirakami) ≈ 30 min by car
- Isedotai Jomon Site ≈ 40 min by car
- Anmon Falls (Shirakami-Sanchi) ≈ 55 min by car
- Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Visitor Center) ≈ 55 min by car
- Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Nishimeya ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- From JR Futatsui Sta., Shuhoku Bus for about 30 min to Yunosawa (about 20 min by car)
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- 9:00-17:00 (Mar-Nov), 10:00-16:00 (Dec-Feb); closed Tuesdays (next day if a holiday) and New Year; in Dec-Feb closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Use a car or taxi for trails beyond the center
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info