The "Oirase Stream" runs for about 14 km from Lake Towada to Yakeyama

Located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park and designated as a special protection area.The Oirase Keiryu is designated as a special protected area. In winter, waterfalls throughout the mountain stream freeze over in the extreme cold, forming powerful icefalls and icicles that look as if time has stopped while the water is still flowing.Located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park and designated as a special protection area.

The Oirase Keiryu is designated as a special protected area. In winter, waterfalls throughout the mountain stream freeze over in the extreme cold, forming powerful icefalls and icicles that look as if time has stopped while the water is still flowing.

Tour Highlights

(1) Tour through a richly varied landscape

The 14-km-long Oirase Stream has a completely different appearance depending on the time of year and the time of day.

Please visit as many times as you like and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter with nature.

(2) Five spots to view the lights

Only visitors participating in the night tours can enjoy the lights.

Only TOWADA TRAVEL offers night tours that allow you to view the lights at five different locations.

(3) Nature guides accompany all tours

Nature guides with rich personalities will explain about the Oirase forest in winter.

Let's unravel the winter wonder of Oirase together!　*Excluding access buses.

(4)Participant Satisfaction Rate 98%!

More than 7,000 people have participated in this tour so far, and we have received a high satisfaction rate of over 98% in our surveys *Total from April 2022 to April 2023  

There are two types of tours: "From/to Urban Area and Oirase Keiryu Onsen" and "From/to Towada Lakeside" tours.   

＊Please check the official website for details.