![]() Nearest Station: Geibikei Station (Ofunato Line)ģ. ・Closed: Open daily (Barring poor weather)Īddress: 467 Nagasaka-cho, Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate, 029-0302 ・Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm (May change depending on season) To allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in this grandeur, boat tours through the river run frequently! These boats are skillfully maneuvered using only a single paddle by a master rower.įrom December to March, when winter comes and the area is dyed black and white, special boats with roofs and kotatsu heaters make a welcome appearance, allowing passengers to behold the magnificent scene in toasty-warm comfort! The most famous sight here is the legendary Satetsu River, which is encased for 2 kilometers on both sides by enormous 100-meter-high cliffs. While seemingly in the middle of the deep wilderness, Geibikei, in Iwate’s Ichinoseki City, is actually just a convenient 5-minute walk from JR Geibikei Station! Geibikei – Breathtaking Winter Scenery from a Heated Boat! (Iwate) Nearest Station: Shichinohe-towada Station (Tohoku Shinkansen / Hokkaido Shinkansen)Ģ. ![]() To make the most of your journey, book your comprehensive Oirase Gorge tour here!īook Now: Night Tour of Oirase Gorge's Frozen Waterfall IlluminationsĪddress: Oirase Keiryu building, Towada-shi, Aomori larger section of a village Okuse character Tochikubo 183, 034-0301 Of course, who wouldn’t want to see these frozen waterfalls up close! Hiking is also prohibited during winter, so the scenery must be viewed from either the highway or during a special tour. Regular bus service is suspended between mid-November and February, so visitors will need to book a special JR ‘Fuyu no Oirase-go’ bus from Hachinohe Station. The cold is so powerful that, between mid-January and early March, many of the small waterfalls and streams will freeze in place, making it appear as if time itself has escaped for the winter. Oirase Gorge – Waterfalls Frozen in Time! (Aomori)įlowing 14-kilometers through the thick wilderness of Aomori’s Towada region, Oirase Gorge is a dynamic mountain stream of powerful rapids boasting 14 waterfalls!ĭuring winter, the surrounding boulders and trees are engulfed by thick snowfall, creating a spectacular frozen landscape that looks like a painting! While often difficult to bear, witnessing these surreal natural phenomena at their peak is worth braving the chill!Ī coastline smothered by snow, charming temples on a frozen mountainside, and some enchanting wintery Ghibli-vibes - we’ll let you in on 10 of Tohoku’s best-kept winter sightseeing secrets!ġ. Let’s make the most of your trip, starting with winter.While most of Japan experiences a fairly intense winter, the biting cold and heavy snow of northern Tohoku in winter is an entirely different beast!įrom Aomori's frozen waterfalls to the giant icicles in Akita, winter scenery like this only occurs in the coldest of places. I’m excited to share some tips that I’ve picked up from over 10 years of travel on how to make my time in Japan truly memorable and take advantage of the season. ![]() Japanese people wholeheartedly embrace and celebrate the singular characteristics of each season, nurturing a profound appreciation for the ever-changing splendor of nature. Each season brings forth its own distinctive ambiance and an array of cherished traditions. ![]() The profound impact of Japanese seasons on the country's culture is what truly sets them apart. Having lived in Japan through all four seasons, I can attest to each of their unique and captivating charms. That's why I enjoy discovering little ways to fully immerse myself in the experience, regardless of the time of year. While there may be peak and shoulder seasons for travel, we don't always have the luxury of choosing the exact timing of our trips and something has always got to give. It's all about embracing the silver linings and making the best of the circumstances at hand. I believe that successful travel is a blend of planning, preparation, and a positive attitude. This blog post is focused on traveling to Japan in the winter. This is part one of a four-part series about how to optimize your Japan trip regardless of the season. ![]()
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