19.Shirakami Mountains(Aomori,Akita)

Mt. Shirakami-dake

This mountain with an elevation of 1,235m is the second tallest mountain in Shirakami-Sanchi next to Mt.Mukaishirakami-dake.

Juniko Eco-Museum Center

Juniko Eco-Museum Center "Kokyokan", Here visitors can see high definition images related to nature and exhibitions like dioramas. They can also experience nature through the use of the walkways and observa-tion huts.

Juniko Lakes

Lake Juniko consists of 33 lake and ponds that are scattered in the western part of the World natural Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi.One of the them is called Aoike (literally “blue pond”), the surface of which is enchantingly shining and beautiful, like blue ink melting.

Kurokumanotaki Waterfall

This waterfall has a drop of 85 m. It is counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Waterfalls, and is one of the largest in Aomori Prefecture. It is a roughly 15 minute walk from the parking lot.

The Japanese black bear

The Japanese black bear has a body length of 120-145 cm and weighs 70-120 kg. It is characterized by a white "crescent moon" on the chests, and is the largest land mammal in Honshu. While it is omnivorous, vegetable matter makes up a large portion of its diet.

The golden eagle

The golden eagle is a massive eagle with a wingspan of more than 2m. It inhabits mountainous regions and nests on sheer cliffs. The bird is one of Japan's Natural Monuments and a National Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Red List of the Ministry of the Envi-ronment Threatened IB (EN) *Species facing a high risk of extinc-tion in the near future.

Quotation from the Ministry of the Environment

・Shirakami-Sanchi (World Heritage property)pdf
・Shirakami-Sanchi (Outstanding Universal Value/Protection and Management)pdf