Shirakami-Sanchi

Shirakami-Sanchi is a mountainous area of beech forest along the border of Aomori and Akita prefectures in northern Japan, at about 766 m. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the largest remaining natural beech forests in East Asia. Hikers follow trails to waterfalls and viewpoints through the woodland.

Elevation

766 m

Coordinates

40.4700° N, 140.1300° E