400-Year-Old Beech Tree and Mononoke Beech (Takedai Forest Preserve for Nature Education) (Fujisato, Akita Prefecture)

A place where the giants of the forest stand

If you want to visit the mountainous region of Shirakami Sanchi but are not sure about experiencing a full hike, the Takedai Forest Preserve for Nature Education is a great place to casually explore the beech forests of Shirakami Sanchi. 

In the 12-hectare primeval beech forest, there are walking trails that thread through huge moss-covered trees and rocks (some of the trails are accessible for wheelchair users). 

In the forest, there is a multi-purpose exhibition facility where you can learn about the nature of the Shirakami Sanchi and the Dakedai Forest, and it can be used as a rest stop. 

Everyone, from small children to the elderly, can enjoy strolling around this primeval beech forest. 

At the deepest part of the walking trails is an ultra-soft spring water, a blessing of the Shirakami Sanchi that has been featured on TV programs. 

On rainy days, the stemflow of the beech trees are also a sight to behold. The Dakedai Forest is located in the Shirakami Sanchi area, but is designated as being outside the World Heritage Site.

General Information

Address
秋田県藤里町藤琴字藤琴沢国有林内
Prices
Guide fee: 9:00-16:00
From 17,000 yen per person
Closures
Not accessible in winter
Directions
・1 hour 10 minutes by car from Futatsui Station (JR Ou Main Line)
・1 hour 20 minutes by car from Futatsu Shirakami Interchange (Akita Expressway)
・1 hour 50 minutes by car from Kosaka Junction (Tohoku Expressway)
・1 hour 20 minutes by car from Odate-Noshiro Airport
Car Park
Available: about 30 spaces
Official Website
Fujisato Town Tourism Information
SNS
Fujisato Town Tourism Division
Duration
90 minutes circuit

Contact

Contact
Fujisato Town Tourism Division
Telephone Number
0185-79-2115
Fax Number
0185-79-2116
E-mail address
kankou@town.fujisato.akita.jp