Oirase Stream
Oirase Stream is a picturesque stream that runs through Oirase Valley. The stream starts from the small town of Nenokuchi, at the shores of Towadako Lake. There is a hiker’s trail that stretches 10km from Nenokuchi town, you’ll be able to have a nice view of the stream as you go along. The stream is accessible with cars as well, while there are pros to that, there is also cons whereby noise pollution can sometimes be an interference to the beautiful natural sounds of the stream.
During the autumn months, Oirase Stream comes alive with visitors who come to view its beautiful autumn foliages. This is also the time when the area can be congested with visitors. However, if you start the day early, you’ll be one of the early birds to catch the beautiful scenery that Oirase stream has to offer.
How to get to Oirase?
From Tokyo:
From Tokyo, the Oirase Valley is most conveniently accessed by JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Hachinohe, followed by a bus ride bound for Towadako. By Hayate Shinkansen (all seats reserved) the trip to Hachinohe takes about three hours and costs 15,350 Yen. The one way bus ride to Ishigedo by JR Bus takes another one and a half hour and costs 2,000 Yen. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on both shinkansen and the JR Bus.
From Aomori City:
From Aomori Station, there are several direct JR buses to the Oirase Valley each day. The one way ride to Ishigedo takes about two hours and costs 2,400 Yen. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on these JR buses.
(Fees and schedules are subject to change.)
Source: Japan Guide
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