Shirakami-Sanchi
Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shirakami-Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Nature Conservation Area in Japan. This montane ecosystem is a mountain range named after Mount Shirakami.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in August, with daily highs reaching 23 °C and lows around 18 °C. For those preferring cooler temperatures, May has daily highs of 13 °C. The area experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring from July to September. The coldest months are January and February, when daily highs stay around -4 °C and lows reach -8 °C.
Odate Noshiro Airport is the nearest airport, located 37 km away, while Aomori Airport is 56 km from the site. Shirakami-Sanchi is 533 km from Tokyo. Visitors can combine a trip to this area with a visit to Hirosaki Castle, which is 32 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 5 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -8 | -5 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 213 | 163 | 177 | 200 | 246 | 215 | 358 | 386 | 362 | 324 | 322 | 287 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
