Oirase Gorge

Oirase Gorge under beautiful fall foliage

Oirase Gorge’s waters are amazingly transparent and mesmerizing, and it has been designated as a national natural monument. The 14-kilometer gorge is surrounded by rich nature, and is a beauty year-round. Hike by the gorge and find many waterfalls and rapids waiting. The gorge begins at the very base of Mount Hakkoda and continues into Lake Towada in southern Aomori.

Basic Information

Address
Tochikubo Okuse Towada-shi, Aomori 
Phone
0176-75-2425 (Lake Towada National Park Association)
Hours
Open year-round
Closed
Open year-round
Fee
Free

Access

  • FromAomori Station
    【Aomori Sta.】JR Bus / for Towadako
    →【Nenokuchi Sta.】
  • FromHachinohe Station
    【Hachinohe Sta.】Shinkansen (Hayabusa) / for Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
    →【Shin-Aomorie Sta.】JR Bus / for Towadako
    →【Nenokuchi Sta.】
    
  • FromAomori Airport
    【Aomori Airport】Aomori Airport Line / for Aomori Station
    【Aomori Sta.】JR Bus / for Towadako
    →【Nenokuchi Sta.】

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