Oirase Field Museum

The Oirase Field Museum is the gateway to one of Japan's most beautiful gorges, where nature becomes your guide along a 14-kilometer trail beside a crystal-clear river.

The center offers fascinating exhibits on the gorge's ecosystem, including information on the more than 300 species of mosses that cover the rocks and trees. Experts share their knowledge with the help of topographical models, and the shop tempts visitors with local chestnut honey and Aomori apple sweets.

It is the perfect place for hiking enthusiasts, nature photographers, and those seeking peace and quiet in forest bathing.