The Hiraniwa Highlands, which stretch across Kuzumaki and Kuji, are covered with the largest white birch forest in Japan. In spring, flowers such as lilies-of-the-valley and Japanese azaleas blossom; in fall, the birches and beeches change color; in winter, you can enjoy skiing. There are facilities such as Mori no Kodama-kan where you can try many activities, Kuzumaki Winery, and Shirakaba-no-Yu, a bathing facility.
VENUE DETAILS
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Morioka Station Morioka-Kuji Line ( Shirakaba-go ) Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 1 Get off at Hiraniwa Kogen; 1 min. on foot from the stop 1 hr. 54 min. 019-624-4474 ( JR Bus Tohoku at Morioka Station JR Bus Ticket Counter )
- Access 2
- Car About 30 min. from Kunohe IC