Japan Sightseeing Information --- Akita Sightseeing Information --- Shirakami Mountains
Shirakami Mountains are the mountainous area that spans Akita prefecture and Aomori prefecture. A valuable ecosystem is kept in the world's largest original wild beech forest.
Akita prefecture, Aomori prefecture
It was registered as a World Heritage (natural heritage) in December 1993 (Heisei 5).
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