Shirakami-Sanchi

Shirakami-Sanchi is noted as an unspoiled expanse of virgin forest that has maintained a high level of preservation. The area has never been opened to human activity or trails other than mountain climbers' paths, and the intention is keep it in this protected state.

Shirakami-Sanchi became a World Heritage site in 1993. Siebold beech trees make up a large part of the forest as well as Japanese Hop-hornbeam and other species of tall deciduous trees.