Hachimantai Oobata Keikoku

Obata Gorge, located in the Obata Valley of Hachimantai, is a popular tourist spot in Kazuno City, overflowing with a pleasant stream and rich nature. At an altitude of around 1000m, you can enjoy alpine plants. Beautiful flowers such as skunk cabbage, azaleas, and daylilies bloom from spring to summer. In autumn, beech forests and vast wetlands offer beautiful scenery. It is also recommended to ride a bicycle and feel the wind, or take a walk while listening to the voices of birds.

The ski resort located in Obatadani, Hachimantai, is covered in beautiful hoarfrost during the winter. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy skiing in this location. It is counted as one of Japan's three largest hoarfrost areas, along with Aomori's Mt. Hakkoda and Miyagi's Mt. Zao, and the group of hoarfrost, also known as the Ice Monsters, is impressive. Powder snow enthusiasts gather at nearby ski resorts such as the Appi Kogen Ski Resort and Akita Hachimantai Ski Resort, where they can enjoy various types of skiing, such as backcountry skiing and freeriding.

One of the local cultures you can enjoy in Oobata Valley, Hachimantai is "Take Matsuri" (bamboo festival). At this festival, you can enjoy various crafts and dishes made from bamboo and experience the traditional rural scenery. It's a valuable experience to touch upon the lifestyle and culture of the locals. In addition, there are many guesthouses around Oobata Valley where you can enjoy delicious dishes made from local ingredients and hot springs. A leisurely trip in the nature-rich Oobata Valley of Hachimantai is sure to refresh your mind and body.

One of the highlights of the Wanpaku Hayato Festival held in Oobatani, Hachimantai is the powerful float parade. The floats, created by locals, are colorful and captivating to behold. This festival is known for its lively summer atmosphere, and can be enjoyed in conjunction with the surrounding nature. The parade, which unfolds with powerful shouts from the gathered crowds, is a sight to behold. When visiting Oobatani in Hachimantai, be sure to stop by and experience it for yourself.

At Oobadani in Hachimantai, you can enjoy delicious local cuisine "Kiritanpo Soup" and fermented food "Lactic Acid Bacteria Brown Rice Tea". The soup and tea made from local ingredients will help you heal the fatigue of your journey. Please try them at Oobadani in Hachimantai.