Oirase Gorge
奥入瀬渓流
Oirase Gorge is a river valley with clear, fast-flowing water that runs from Lake Towada. It is a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a National Natural Monument. A walking trail follows the stream past many small waterfalls and forest. It is especially popular in autumn, and bicycles can be rented to ride along the route.
Visitor information
- Closed
The JR Bus service is suspended from mid-November to mid-April.
- Admission
Rental bicycles (4 hours) cost 1,000 yen, or 2,000 yen for electric bicycles. The Oirase Stream Museum is free.
- Getting there
Take the JR Bus Mizuumi-Go from JR Aomori Station (about 120 minutes) to Yakeyama, then walk about 5 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The gorge is about 14 km long, and you can walk along the trail.
- Autumn colors usually peak from the end of October to the beginning of November.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The full trail from Nenokuchi to Yakeyama along the 14 km stream takes about four hours on foot; it is an easy walk without hard climbs.
- Start early in the morning to avoid crowds; traffic can be slow in peak seasons (fresh green mid-May to mid-June, autumn leaves mid to late October).
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aomori and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Aomori
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:23
- Asr14:06
- Maghrib16:29
- Isha18:02
Times are calculated for Aomori City. Times may differ elsewhere in Aomori.
Places to pray near Oirase Gorge
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Oirase Gorge
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): aomori-tourism.com, tohokukanko.jp