When you think of Aomori, you think of the anime world of Hayao Miyazaki.
It is said that only people with a pure heart can see the chinchilla guarding the forest, here, there are crystal clear streams, towering trees, and endless green meadows, just for people to look at it, it seems to be half healed.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds for a while, you might as well come to Tohoku Japan and check out the countless natural treasures of Tohoku.
The northern part of Honshu, known as Tohoku Japan, was one of the top 10 best places to visit in Lonely Planet 2020. The Tohoku region of Japan is made up of six prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Yamagata Prefectures, and it takes only a few hours to get from Tokyo to northern Honshu by Shinkansen.
It is home to some of the most magnificent natural landscapes, such as the Secret Back Garden of Tohoku Japan, the 10-kilometer-long Tamagawa River between Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate, located in Senhoku City, Akita Prefecture, which is famous for its clear water-blue valley and mesmerizing autumn leaves.
Lake Tazawa is the 17th deepest lake in the world, with an average depth of 280.0 meters and a maximum depth of 423.4 meters. Because the lake is so deep, the water does not freeze all year round, and it is very clear and beautiful, making it one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Akita Prefecture.
Tohoku is also home to the Shirakami Sanchi, a 130,000-hectare area stretching across Aomori and Akita prefectures, and is home to the world's largest virgin beech forest. In 1993, its central part was declared a World Natural Heritage Site.
There are also 33 large and small lakes and marshes, and only 12 lakes can be seen from the high observation deck, so they are called Shirakami Juchiko. Choose from a 1.8-kilometre walk to admire the jewel-like waters of the lake. The water here is crystal clear and has been described as a must-see once in a lifetime.
The Oga Peninsula is a peninsula located in the western part of Japan's Akita Prefecture, bordering the Sea of Japan. It is a famous tourist spot that stretches out like an axe to the Sea of Japan, and the coastline is full of strange rocks and rocks, and the scenery is excellent. Climb the Iridozaki Lighthouse at the northernmost point to see the Sea of Japan, Hachiro Lago, and more.
The Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture in the Tohoku region is known as the "world's most beautiful stream" and is made up of dense trees and ten waterfalls, making it a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, lush greenery in summer, and a beautiful autumn foliage and waterfall in autumn.
The source of the Oirase Stream is Lake Towada, and along with the Oirase Stream, it has been designated as a Special Scenic Spot and Natural Monument of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan.
Lake Towada is a lake straddling Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, and Kosaka Town, Antler County, Akita Prefecture, located in Towada Hachimantai National Park, and is the 12th largest lake in Japan, and the third deepest lake in Japan.
The biggest feature of the Oirase Stream is the ever-changing stream, with 14 kilometers of stream trails dotted with it, allowing you to savor the unique nature experience here as you descend the stairs.
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Hoshino Oirase Keiryu Hotel
The Oirase Stream, which flows from Lake Towada in central Aomori to Yakiyama, is a must-see sightseeing spot. At the end of the stream, a complex of buildings stands majestically: Hoshino Oirase Keiryu Hotel.
To live here is to live in the midst of nature, where the birds in the forest chirp softly, and the stream flows slowly to reflect the sunlight passing through the forest, all of which will make people forget the passage of time.
When you step into the lobby of the hotel, you will be greeted by a huge fireplace called the myth of the forest. The 8.5-meter-tall, five-ton artwork was created by Japanese avant-garde artist Taro Okamoto, who used bronze as a medium to condense the scenery of Aomori and amaze everyone who came to visit.
The seasons change to create different landscapes, and the hot springs here allow you to enjoy the beauty of the seasons without leaving your home. From April to mid-November, the stream open-air hot springs are surrounded by lush greenery and autumn colors. In winter, it becomes a waterfall of icefalls, with a warm spring water that contrasts with the waterfall that freezes due to the bitter cold, giving a sensory experience like no other.
Aomori is famous for its apples, and at the hotel's Aomori Apple Kitchen, you can enjoy everything related to apples.
Authentic apple juice, apple toast full of ingredients, and the chef's special apple pie dish...... Here's what you think of Apple.
At Sonore, you'll find modern French cuisine prepared by the chef. Sip on a fine wine made by a famous wine, and then eat a well-aged steak, and the French dining experience surrounded by nature is unique.
The best time in the Oirase Gorge is in the morning, so a delicious breakfast on the Ikesa Terrace will start your day off to a rejuvenating start.
There are a total of 190 Japanese/Western-style guest rooms, many of which are designed with Aomori elements, and the rooms have a view of the jungle and streams of Oirase, and some rooms have semi-outdoor baths, so you can enjoy the hot springs without leaving home.
The main attraction of Hoshino Oirase Keiryu Hotel is the variety of seasonal activities, from bringing a magnifying glass to observe the microcosm of moss in the forest, or strolling along the Oirase Keiryu in midsummer to Yunodai Kogen or Lake Towada for night stargazing.
Whether it is tracing the river and hiking, inhaling oxygen unbridledly, listening to the water flow, listening to the birdsong in the embrace of the secret forest, and washing away the fatigue with a comfortable and wild forest bath, it is a wonderful experience.
Rest village nipple hot spring town
Tucked away in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, Nyuto Onsen Village is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, and is named after the Nipple Mountain, which resembles a nipple. Nyuto Onsen Town is ranked among the top three in the "Top 20 Secret Hot Springs List" by the Japan Secret Hot Spring Association, and it is also one of the hot spring towns that Japanese people particularly yearn for.
Tsuru no Yu Onsen, Myono Yu, Ogama Onsen, Kanaba Onsen, Sunroku Onsen, Kuroyu Onsen, and Kyukamura Nyuto Onsen are seven hot spring inns scattered along the Sendagawa River. In addition, there is a branch of the Tsurunoyu Onsen Ryokan "Yamanoyaku" in the mountains, and these eight hot springs together make up the Nyuto Onsen Village.
The hot spring inns scattered in the primeval forest have different sources, baths, and flavors, and they are different in the form of brown, blue, white, or colorless and transparent springs, and are effective for diseases such as high blood pressure, skin diseases, diabetes, and arteriosclerosis.
Located at the entrance to Nyuto Onsen Village, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons surrounded by beautiful beech forests, as well as several other hot springs.
The inn has 38 Japanese/Western-style rooms and offers buffet-style breakfast and dinner, where you can enjoy not only Japanese and Western cuisine, but also Akita-specific delicacies such as grilled rice stick hot pot and yam hot pot.
There are two types of hot springs, indoor and outdoor, so you can enjoy Nyuto Onsen and Tazawako Kogen Onsen indoors, soak in the open-air baths, and soak in the snow in winter.
Immortal spa hotel
Located on a raised rock face facing the Sea of Japan in Aomori Prefecture, the hotel is about a 30-minute drive from Juniko, Aoike and Sentashiki, and a 5-minute drive from WeSPa Chinyama Station along the Resort Shirakami Sightseeing Train.
This iron-rich hot spring is of excellent quality, and is good for relieving symptoms such as neuralgia and low back pain, as well as moisturizing and beautifying the skin. Many visitors choose to stay at the hotel of the same name, which has 70 rooms and offers a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan from any room.
In addition to indoor baths, the open-air baths are designed to seamlessly connect with the coastline of the Sea of Japan, and there are pools for both men and women who can bathe together, as well as hot springs for women.
The hot springs are open to non-hotel guests, but they are only available to guests at sunset, where they can enjoy the sunset over the sea while soaking in the healing hot springs.
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