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Japan Shirakami-Sanchi Beech Forest Trek
Aomori / Akita Prefecture, Japan · Japan
Moderate5 daysAsia~£750 est.
Overview
Trek through Shirakami-Sanchi — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aomori and Akita prefectures containing the largest remaining virgin beech forest in East Asia — on routes that see a fraction of the visitors of Japan's better-known hiking destinations. The forest is at its most spectacular in mid-October when the beech turns golden. The Juniko (12 Lakes) trail connects a series of deep blue forest pools; the challenging Shirakami Range traversal involves 1,600 m peaks with no maintained trail. A remote and meditative contrast to Japan's manicured tourist trails.
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Prefilled for 1 May 2027 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.
