Odate City, Akita - Cultural Heritage Introduction

Discover Odate’s History

Nagabashiri Wind Caves Alpine Plant Communities

Nagabashiri Wind Caves Alpine Plant Communities (Designated Natural Monument of Japan)

The Nagabashiri Wind Caves located on Mt. Kunimi (454m) blow out cold air (0-5°C) even in the middle of summer. Thanks that unique phenomenon, plants that usually occur in the alpine zone (1000m+) can be seen at much lower elevations. The area was designated as a Natural Monument because of the rare and scientifically valuable habitat that the wind caves help form.

CATEGORIES

nationally-designated-cultural-properties, natural-monument