Overview of the Oirase Gorge Ecotourism Project
To Protect the Natural Environment of Oirase Gorge
and to Enjoy Its Beautiful Streams and Beech Forests at a Relaxed Pace
Oirase Gorge, located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, has a precious natural environment and beautiful scenery that should be preserved for future generations, making its conservation extremely important. At the same time, it is one of Aomori Prefecture’s most renowned scenic and tourist destinations, attracting approximately two million visitors from within and outside the prefecture each year. Further development of tourism in the area is therefore also expected.
To promote public-private initiatives that contribute to the conservation of the natural environment of Oirase Gorge, the Oirase Gorge Ecotourism Project Executive Committee, composed of organizations involved in tourism, the natural environment, and government administration, launched the Oirase Gorge Ecotourism Project in 2008.
The Oirase Gorge Ecotourism Project aims to promote understanding and awareness of nature conservation among visitors and residents of Aomori Prefecture through activities that contribute to conserving the natural environment of Oirase Gorge, including private vehicle traffic restrictions implemented during designated periods. Through these initiatives, the project seeks to ensure the long-term conservation of the area while promoting regional development and tourism based on its natural environment.
Oirase Gorge Ecotourism Project Executive Committee Rules (PDF / Japanese only)
Through close cooperation between the public and private sectors, we aim to enhance the natural value of Oirase Gorge and create opportunities to communicate its true appeal throughout Japan.
Purpose of the Oirase Gorge Ecotourism Project
To promote public-private initiatives that contribute to the conservation of the natural environment of Oirase Gorge.
Project Objectives
Through activities that contribute to conserving the natural environment of Oirase Gorge and private vehicle traffic restrictions implemented during designated periods:
To deepen understanding of nature conservation among visitors and residents of Aomori Prefecture and to work toward the long-term conservation of Oirase Gorge.
To promote regional development and tourism by making effective use of the area’s natural environment.
※ Private vehicle traffic restrictions in Oirase Gorge are implemented following deliberation by the Oirase-Towada Utilization Council.
