October 22, 2000 The mountainous region of shirakami.

This area is registered in the world heritage. There is a way that takes three hours for a lap that runs from Iwasaki at the Japan Sea side and Hirosaki. Though, or as it is unpaved and rough, driving will satisfy you with the feeling you are exploring uncultivated heart of a mountain. Though it was casual idea to visit here, I was fully satisfied with the grand view even it was not the best scenery as it was 3 pm and the sun was going down.