Noshiro: all 3 tours and excursions for your cruise

Discover the spectacular natural beauty of northern Japan as you travel from Noshiro toward Aomori, exploring one of the region’s most celebrated landscapes. Begin with a journey into the Lake Towada area, a volcanic caldera lake surrounded by deep forests and dramatic mountain scenery. Enjoy time looking at this beautiful scenery, where the calm waters and expansive views offer a peaceful introduction to this remarkable national park setting.Continue into the Oirase Gorge, considered one...

Journey into the Shirakami-Sanchi, one of the world’s largest remaining primeval beech forests and a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Property straddling Aomori and Akita. Your day begins at the Visitor Center, where engaging exhibits introduce the region’s ancient beech ecosystems, rare wildlife, and the relationship between the forest and the people who have lived alongside it for centuries.Continue to the trailhead and begin a gentle beginner-level trek through a lush, living tapestry...

NATURE & WILDLIFE EXPLORATION: Discover mossy forests and marshlands, observing alpine plants and native animals such as Japanese serows, Asiatic black bears, flying squirrels, and Japanese martens, while learning about the diverse ecosystems of Towada Hachimantai National Park. TAIKO DRUM CULTURE: Visit Japan’s only taiko drum museum to see a breathtaking 3.8-meter diameter drum and over 140 drums from around the world, exploring the region’s rich musical and cultural heritage....