Hiranuka no Inubuna shizenrin

The forest spans across an elevation range from 400 to 670 meters, containing a dense collection of indigenous Inubuna trees and diverse plant species.

The forest earned its natural monument designation through Japanese conservation laws, marking its importance in preserving native tree species and local ecosystems.

Local residents maintain traditional practices of forest conservation through community initiatives and educational programs focused on environmental stewardship.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the forest year-round, with proper hiking equipment recommended due to varying elevation changes.

The forest contains specific environmental conditions that support rare bird populations and native wildlife found nowhere else in the Iwate Prefecture.

Location: Ichinohe

Elevation above the sea: 400 m

GPS coordinates: 40.08668,141.32020

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22