Oirase Stream is a picturesque mountain stream in Aomori Prefecture that is one of Japan most famous.
Gorge is covered with deep natural forest.
The Oirase Stream flows from Lake Towada on the border of Aomori and Akita prefectures through the equally scenic Oirase Gorge.
Expansive woods blended with numerous waterfalls and the graceful water current give life to the magnificent mountain stream. Hiking in spring and the season of autumn foliage is simply exceptional.

新緑に溢れる青森県十和田市の奥入瀬渓流は、青森県十和田湖畔の子ノ口ねのくちから 焼山までの約14kmの奥入瀬川の渓流。豊かな樹木や十数か所の滝と、千変万化の美しい流れや様々な奇岩奇勝が見事な渓流美を作り出しており、四季折々の自然美が美しい。その中でも、新緑の季節は、まさに自然の息吹を感じさせるほどの美しさです。