Oirase Mountain Stream Coloring Pages

A River Flowing from Lake Towada

Oirase Mountain Stream is a beautiful section of the river that flows out of Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecture.
It stretches for about 14 kilometers from Nenokuchi at Lake Towada all the way to Yakeyama.
There is a walking path along the river, so you can look at the water and waterfalls while walking through the forest.
It is a special place chosen as a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument.

Water Flowing Over Rocks

In the river of Oirase Mountain Stream, there are many big rocks covered in moss.
The water weaves through these rocks, splashing white as it flows along.
The place where the water rushes the hardest is called the Ashura Rapids, and it is one of the most famous sights of Oirase Mountain Stream.
The second coloring page shows the river flowing fast and strong through the autumn forest.

The Waterfall Road with So Many Waterfalls

There are many big and small waterfalls along Oirase Mountain Stream.
Because it has so many waterfalls, people sometimes call it the "Waterfall Road."
The first coloring page shows a waterfall where the water splits into many streams as it falls over rocky steps.
Choshi Otaki Waterfall near the upper part of the stream is a big waterfall that is 7 meters high and 20 meters wide. Fish cannot climb up this waterfall, so people also call it the "Fish-Blocking Waterfall."

Oirase Mountain Stream in Autumn

When autumn comes to Oirase Mountain Stream, the forest trees turn yellow and red.
Late October is the best time to see the autumn leaves.
The third coloring page is a detailed drawing of the autumn river flowing between mossy rocks and yellow forest trees.
Every rock, patch of grass, and fallen leaf is drawn one by one, so take your time and enjoy coloring it in!

A Mountain Stream You Can Enjoy All Year Long

Oirase Mountain Stream is fun to visit all year long, not just during autumn.
From spring to summer, fresh green leaves cover the river. In winter, you can see frozen waterfalls and rocks covered in snow.
If you color the forest on the coloring page in green, it turns into Oirase Mountain Stream in summer!
Pick your favorite colors as you think about your favorite season.
Most of the walking path is flat and gentle, so it is easy to walk even with little kids. Try taking a walk here with your family!

Leave the White for the River Water

The water of Oirase Mountain Stream is clear, and it turns into white foam where the water flows fast.
Leave the foamy parts white, and color the gentle parts of the stream with light blue or blue-green.
If you blend the white and light blue together at the edges, you can really feel the power of the water!

Use Many Greens for the Mossy Rocks

The rocks in the river are covered in moss.
Color the top of the rocks yellow-green, and the bottom dark green or gray. This will make the rocks look round and covered in moss!
When you put the green moss and the yellow autumn leaves next to each other, it looks just like autumn at Oirase Mountain Stream.

Yellow is the Main Color for the Forest

The main feature of Oirase Mountain Stream's forest in autumn is all the yellow and orange.
Color each group of trees with different colors like yellow, orange, and red, and leave a few green spots here and there.
For the fallen leaves in front, color them one by one with brown and yellow-ochre to make the ground look just like autumn!

Follow the Flowing Lines for the Waterfall

For the waterfall in the 1st coloring page, add just a little pale light blue along the lines of the flowing water.
If you make the surrounding rocks dark, the white waterfall will look bright!

Use Bright Brown for Tree Trunks

In the 3rd coloring page, color the tree trunks in the back with bright brown or grayish brown.
If you make them a little lighter than the rocks and grass in front, it will give the forest a deep look.
For thin branches, sharpen your colored pencil and trace them neatly!

The Only River That Flows Out of Lake Towada

Only one river flows out of Lake Towada: the Oirase Mountain Stream.
The lake water goes through this river all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
The water flows gently, so it is perfect for taking a relaxing walk through the forest.

A Treasure House of Moss

Oirase Mountain Stream is also famous as a place where you can see many kinds of moss.
Some people walk around looking through a magnifying glass at the moss that covers rocks and the bottoms of trees.
Searching for the tiny world of moss is another fun way to enjoy Oirase Mountain Stream.

In 1952, it became a Special Place of Scenic Beauty

Oirase Mountain Stream became a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument in 1952.
It was chosen so we can protect its beautiful scenery forever.

How to Read "Oirase Mountain Stream"

Oirase Mountain Stream is read as "Oirase."
It is a hard place name to read, so people often make a mistake when they see it for the first time.
Let's learn it now while you have the chance!
The name of the town is written in hiragana as "Oirase Town," too. That makes it easy to remember!