Oirase Gorge (Oirase Keiryuu) 奥入瀬渓流

Along with Lake Towada, Oirase Gorge is part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The forests, stream, and numerous waterfalls in the gorge make it a gorgeous hike in any season. The 14km section of the Oirase River (a 67km long river connecting Lake Towada and the Pacific Ocean) that runs through the Gorge is referred to as the “Oirase Mountain Stream.” It takes about 4-5hr to walk through the entire Gorge, but there is also a road that runs parallel to the walking path so it is possible to drive and/or take a bus part of the way. Regular and electric bicycle rentals are also available at Yakeyama, Nenokuchi, and Ishigedo.

 

 

 

（Tatsuta-no-taki 立田の滝, Video from B-1 Grand Prix in Towada YouTube Channel)

Sources:
National Parks of Japan, “Introducing places of interest: Towada-Hachimantai National Park” http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/parks/towada.html

Aomori Sightseeing Guide, “Enjoy Exploring Oirase Gorge by E-Bike” http://en.aptinet.jp/message/110719.html Yururira Towada: Towada City Tourist Information Portal Site http://www.towada-kankou.jp/english/index.html

More Sightseeing in Towada:

• Lake Towada (Towadako) 十和田湖
• Former Kasaishi Residence & Towada Museum of History and Folklore 旧笠石家住宅・十和田湖民俗資料館