Oirase Field Museum — Attraction in Towada

Good stop if you're driving the Oriase gorge. Not really a museum but an adventure center for winter (snow shoe tours) and summer activities, and a store specializing in apple products and elegant (but expensive) moss terrariums. Lots of maps and hiking guides as well. There are some displays of the local flora and fauna and microscopes for the kids to examine moss up close. Did I mention the area is famous for moss? There are also apple snacks and a...

Came here to start my Oirase gorge walk. Dropped my luggage in the coin locker (it was empty). The cafe sells apple pies, which is just okay for me because it’s very tart and the crust is very thin. Toilets are clean and modern with bidet. Ample parking. Took the JR bus from Aomori to get here and then back to Towada city. There’s some apple souvenirs sold...

We rent a E-bike for cycling about 3hrs. Along the way, there are three spots that can return the bike if you don't want to cycle all the way to the end and u turn back. There is also a shutter bus to transfer you back. Please check the shutter bus timing before you move. The staff there will off...