Roadside station “Nishine”

Molden hot springs

This is a hot spring that comes from the Morden Zeolite raw stone layer in Hosono Ward, Ashiro-cho, Hachimantai City, and the quality of the hot spring water is sodium hydrogen carbonate spring (formerly known as sodium bicarbonate spring). Baking soda spring has the effect of washing away fat and secretions from the skin, and is said to be a ``beauty bath'' and ``rejuvenation bath'' due to its excellent skin beautifying effects.

Kuroyachi Wetland

From the Kuroyachi bus stop, walk along the gentle promenade for about 15 minutes to reach the Kuroyachi Wetland. The pond, which reflects the blue sky and white clouds, was created when ejecta from a volcano blocked the flow of a river. On the banks of a quiet wetland surrounded by a forest of Japanese fir trees, alpine plants such as daylily, chinese plovers, goldenrod, and cottontail are in full bloom. The water hole called ``Kuma no Izumi'' is a great place to take a break.

Appi plateau

A plateau of approximately 3,500 hectares that extends to 40 degrees north latitude, centered on Mt. Appi. The walking path through the secondary beech forest is popular as an easy trekking course. You can see alpine plants, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and a breeding ground for the forest tree frog.