Yuetai Nature Observation Education Forest

Yuetai Nature Observation Education Forest

Info

JR Futatsui Station → 1 hour car
35km 1 hour from Futatsui Shirakami IC, Akita-do, via National Route 7, Prefectural Road 317
10 cars

Business Hours

No time limit (winter closure from mid-November to mid-May)

Price

Free entry mountain (paid when using guide)

Spot Category

Animal habitat and plant group fabric

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