Activities
Keiryu Terrace Breakfast
- Availability：
- Apr 25, 2026 – Oct 31
This popular program allows you to enjoy breakfast on a terrace along the gorge during the morning hours, when the Oirase Stream sparkles most brilliantly. Please enjoy a graceful moment in a space filled with sunlight filtering through the trees and the gentle sound of the flowing river.
Towada-Oirase Time Travel Adventure
- Availability：
- May 7, 2026 – Jul 17*Any two consecutive days starting on a Thursday or Friday during the period.
Oirase Keiryu Hotel is launching the "Towada-Oirase Time Travel Adventure" on May 7, 2026. This is an intellectual journey designed to unravel the approximately 200,000-year history hidden within the breathtaking scenery of the national park, and to encourage inner transformation through dialogue with nature.
Keiryu Open Air Bath
- Availability：
- Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 25
An open-air bath with breathtaking stream views, offering soothing waters from Mt. Hakkoda and the beauty of Oirase's nature.
Moss Capsule Toy
- Availability：
- Mar 16, 2026 – Oct 31
Our hotel offers a variety of content for guests to experience the charm of moss. Guests who complete three moss-themed activities within the hotel are entitled to one spin of the "Moss Capsule Toy," which offers a chance to win one of 20 prizes.
Mountain Stream Discovery
- Availability：
- Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 24
A nature guide talks about the attactiveness of Oirase Gorge and the various ways to enjoy this area in each seasons.
Mountain stream going tea set
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
A tea set designed for a relaxing moment in Oirase Gorge. Enjoying tea in the forest can be a special experience.
Memorable Instant Camera Set
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Set of an instant camera including a camera and an album that lets you capture the beautiful scenery of Oirase Gorge.
Keiryu Coloring Book Set
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
It is a coloring set to enjoy the scenery of Oirase mountain stream in various colors.
Oirase Walking Set
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
It is a set of items necessary for Oirase mountain stream walking such as binoculars and books on nature.
Oirase Shuttle Bus
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM departure - November 25, 2026, 11:00 AM departure*Service may be suspended on certain days due to the "Oirase Nature Museum (Private Car Restrictions)" event.
A convenient shuttle bus linking the hotel and midstream Oirase Gorge, exclusively for guests, running every hour.
Keiryu-BASE
- Availability：
- Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 25
This space offers free drinks and books for you to relax in comfort. The adjacent "Seseragi Deck" along the stream allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Oirase Gorge.
Keiryu-BASE Counter
- Availability：
- Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 25
This information booth provides sightseeing details for the Oirase Gorge and surrounding areas. Our "Keiryu Concierge" is on hand to assist you with information and to handle reservations and check-ins for hotel activity tours.
E-BIKE Rental Service
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM*Activity may be cancelled depending on weather or road conditions.
E-bike rental service with electric-assist bicycle. You can ride along the Oirase Gorge and feel the breeze and the gentle sounds of the stream.
Oirase Gorge Guided Walk
- Availability：
- Apr 20, 2026 – Nov 25*Service suspended on Sept 13 due to the scheduled "Oirase Nature Museum (Private Car Restrictions)" event.
You walk about 2.8 km from Ishigedo to Kumoinotaki falls, called "Golden Course" of Oirase Gorge with nature guide for 2 hours.
Private Mountain Stream Fishing Tour
- Availability：
- Apr 20, 2026 – Sep 30
A private guided fishing tour for beginners. With a professional guide, you can enjoy an authentic mountain stream fishing experience.
Lake Towada Good Luck History Walk
- Availability：
- May 1, 2026 – Nov 15Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
This is a tour exploring fortune-bringing spots centered on Towada Shrine with a guide who knows everything about the history of Lake Towada.
Oirase Guided Walk in Upstream Area
- Availability：
- May 3, 2026 – Oct 9<May 3 - July 18> Daily, except Fridays and Saturdays <July 19 - Oct 9> Every day during this period *Service suspended on Sept 13 due to the scheduled "Oirase Nature Museum (Private Car Restrictions)" event.
IIt takes about 2 hours to walk 2.5 km from Tamadare Falls to Choshi Otaki Falls in the upper reaches of Oirase Gorge with nature guide.
Customizable Private Fishing Tour (Limited to 1 Group/Day)
- Availability：
- May 11, 2026 – Sep 30
Hassle-free, authentic stream fishing. Choose from tenkara, bait, or fly fishing. Fully supported by expert guides, making it perfect for beginners.
[Hotel Guests Only] Oirase Open-Top Bus Tour
- Availability：
- May 15, 2026 – Nov 3*Maintenance suspension days: May 21, June 4, June 25, July 9, July 30, August 20, September 13, September 24, October 15, 2026
This tour takes you around the Oirase Gorge by an open-top bus, offering an exhilaration experience and a 360-degree view of the surrounding nature.
Here is an image video of the tour (Transition to YouTube)
[Day-Trip Only] Oirase Open-Top Bus Tour
- Availability：
- May 15, 2026 – Nov 3*Maintenance suspension days: May 21, June 4, June 25, July 9, July 30, August 20, September 13, September 24, October 15, 2026
Tour the Oirase Gorge in an open-top bus. <br>We welcome local residents to join this refreshing experience.
Oirase Moss Ball Shaved Ice
- Availability：
- Jun 5, 2026 – Aug 30Available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
Enjoy “Oirase Moss Ball Shaved Ice,” inspired by the moss balls of the Oirase Gorge, served with landscape-inspired condiments and refreshing drinks.
Oirase Refreshing Morning Champagne
- Availability：
- Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 31
A morning program to savor the cool air by the stream. Guided by a Keiryu Concierge to a refreshing hidden spot, enjoy chilled gelée de fruits.
Seseragi Cedar Garden
- Availability：
- Jul 1, 2026 – Oct 31
Enjoy tasting a variety of local ciders while discovering the unique flavors of different apple varieties and the stories of their producers.
Oirase Lamp Making Workshop
- Availability：
- All year
Create your own gourd lamp with a motif of moss and ferns growing along the Oirase Gorge. It's a way to bring a piece of Oirase into your home.
Moss Ball Making Workshop
- Availability：
- April 10, 2026 – November 25, 2026
Create your own moss ball inspired by the moss-covered rocks throughout Oirase Gorge. It's a way to bring a piece of Oirase into your home.
Fern Wind Bell Making Workshop
- Availability：
- Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31
You can make your original wind bell by processing ferns, the representative plant of Oirase. You can feel the cool of Oirase at home by decorating it.
Moss art watching
- Availability：
- Jun 1, 2026 – Nov 24
Enjoy a casual lesson on Oirase Gorge’s iconic moss at the hotel’s moss art wall. Learn how to observe it with a loupe and take great photos.
Moss Trail
- Availability：
- Jun 1, 2026 – Nov 25
Encounter the charming mosses along Oirase Gorge. Look into the microscopic world with a magnified glass, and disvover the unique lifestyle of them.
Lake Towada Twilight Private Tour
- Availability：
- <Aug. 21 – Sep. 20> Held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays <Sep. 25 – Oct. 25> Held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays
This private tour takes you along the lakeshore and to scenic viewpoints, where you can slowly enjoy the calm beauty of Lake Towada at twilight.
Bar Mori no Shinwa
- Availability：
- Daily during the period
We offer a selection of drinks, centered around Aomori’s distinctive apple brandy, along with light bites that pair well with our alcoholic beverages.
Poisonous Mushroom Walk
- Availability：
- Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31
Dive into the mysterious world of poisonous mushrooms at Oirase Gorge. An autumn tour of diverse shapes and colors to spark your curiosity.
Private Autumn Walk
- Availability：
- Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 25*Limited to weekdays
A private tour for one group per day, tailored by your guide to let you enjoy autumn nature at your own pace.
Scenic Autumn Leaves Walk
- Availability：
- Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 3
Our guides will take you to the spots where the autumn leaves are at their most beautiful.