shirakami sanchi
states: [japan]
category: natural
year: 1993
location: Ajigasawa-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture; Fukaura-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture; Iwasaki-mura, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture; Fujisato-machi, Yamamoto-gun, Akita Prefecture
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 40.4700000000, 140.1300000000
last visited: 2019
unesco id: 663
world heritage site: 663
Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is a pristine expanse of ancient beech forest renowned for its rich biodiversity and untouched natural beauty. This mountainous region harbors a diverse ecosystem, including rare species like the Japanese black bear and the golden eagle, thriving amid dense woodlands. Its cultural and ecological value lies in its representation of the last remaining virgin beech forests in East Asia, offering a window into the region's natural heritage.
