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Land Adventures · Towada, Aomori Prefecture

Along the Oirase: Walking Japan’s Emerald Stream to Lake Towada

Oirase Gorge is a 14-kilometer ribbon of waterfalls, moss and beech forest that links to the caldera waters of Lake Towada. This guide explains how to plan a day on the trail, what to expect by season, and why a full-day tour can be the easiest way to soak it all in.

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