Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada

We recommend to combine this with one of the Jomon tours

Ashura Rapids

Oirase Stream runs out from Lake Towada’s Nenokuchi point which was created when the lake’s rim burst out about 15,000 years ago. This coinsides with the beginning of the Jomon Period. Enjoy nature in the national park.

Spots to visit: Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada

Outdoor activities to include: Gentle walk along the Oirase stream, and canoeing (beginners are welcome) near the shore on Lake Towada.

07:45

Meet at JR Hirosaki Station or JR Aomori Station, or JR Hachinohe Station

09:15 – 11:15

Getting off your van at Ishigedo, explore the middle section of Oirase Gorge on foot.

Sensuji-no-nagare waterfall

11:30 – 12:30

Lunch at Morino Hotel

13:00 – 16:00

Canoeing on Lake Towada from the Utarube Camping Site. A lecture will be given to all participants before canoeing. There will be a break time for tea while on the water.

16:15 – 16:45

Visit the Choshi Otaki Waterfall and walk to Kudan-no-taki Waterfall for 15 minutes on the return trip in Oirase Gorge.

Kudan-no-taki waterfall

18:30

Return to JR Hirosaki Station (or JR Aomori Station or JR Hachinohe Station).

The length of the tour:  11 hours.
This tour is available from May to October.
Sequence of the visit during the tour may be changed.
This tour is available for 6 persons up to 8 persons.
The cost of the tour per person, if booked as a group of 6 persons, is 30,000 Yen, all inclusive (guide fee, taxi/van, admission fees, lunch, and other experience-based activities). Please contact us for your personalized tour and a quotation.
PAYMENT
You will be notified of the method of payment once the tour is finalized.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Free cancellation:  30 days prior to the date of the tour.
50% refund:  15 to 29 days prior to the date of the tour.
No refund:  Within 14 days prior to the date of the tour.