Shirakami-Sanchi
- States
- Japan
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1993
- Location
- Ajigasawa-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture; Fukaura-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture; Iwasaki-mura, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture; Fujisato-machi, Yamamoto-gun, Akita Prefecture
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 40.47, 140.13
- Last Visited
- 2019
- UNESCO ID
- 663
- WH Site
- 663
Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is a pristine expanse of ancient beech forest renowned for its rich biodiversity and untouched natural beauty. This mountainous region harbors a diverse ecosystem, including rare species like the Japanese black bear and the golden eagle, thriving amid dense woodlands. Its cultural and ecological value lies in its representation of the last remaining virgin beech forests in East Asia, offering a window into the region's natural heritage.
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