Takedai Nature Observation Forest (Shirakami)
Open by month
Closed in January. Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter). New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February. Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter).
Closed in March. Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter).
Closed in April. Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter).
Partly closed in May: Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter).
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.
Partly closed in November: Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter).
Closed in December. Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter). New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
About 12 ha of old beech forest on the Akita side of the Shirakami Mountains, with an easy 1.8 km trail past mossy boulders and giant trees.
Nearby
- Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisato ≈ 30 min by car
- Anmon Falls (Shirakami-Sanchi) ≈ 35 min by car
- Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Nishimeya ≈ 45 min by car
- Iwakiyama Shrine ≈ 55 min by car
- Isedotai Jomon Site ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Closed or limited
- Closed from late November to mid-May (access road closed in winter)
- Getting there
- About 60 min by car from JR Futatsui Sta.
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info