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2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Aomori and Southern Hokkaido
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2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Iwate and Southern Hokkaido
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2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Akita and Southern Hokkaido
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3-night, 4-day sample itinerary around Aomori, and Southern and Central Hokkaido.
A trip to get in touch with nature and local culture.
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3-night, 4-day sample itinerary around Southern Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.
A trip with many sightseeing trains and other local trains.
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3-night, 4-day sample itinerary around Southern Hokkaido, Aomori, and Akita.
A trip to learn about the history and culture of southern Hokkaido and northern Tohoku.
Aomori
Located on the northernmost tip of the Tohoku area, Aomori prefecture is connected to Hokkaido by the undersea tunnel. It attracts a lot of people with its stunning summer festival, magnificent views of mountains and the sea, and its cultural heritage.
Aomori
Festivals
Scenery
Eating
History
Hot Springs
Journey by Rail
Sightseeing in Aomori
Sightseeing in Hirosaki
Sightseeing in Hachinohe
Festivals
Find your feverish excitement here with the best festivals in Japan
The summer festival and traditional performing arts have been passed down since old times. The huge, flashy festival floats represent the enthusiasm of the Aomori people. This event attracts many festival lovers from all over the world.
Aomori Nebuta Festival
(Aomori)
- Tel
- 017-723-7211 (Aomori Tourism and Convention Association)
- Access
- Downtown Aomori. (The nearest station is JR Aomori)
- Memo
- Venue: Downtown Aomori, Aomori Prefecture
Period: Early August - URL
- https://www.nebuta.jp/
Hirosaki Neputa Festival
(Hirosaki)
- Access
- Downtown Hirosaki. (The nearest station is JR Hirosaki)
- Memo
- Venue: Downtown Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture
Period: Early August - URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/sightseeing_001.html
Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival
(Goshogawara)
- Memo
- Venue: Downtown Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture
Period: Early August - URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/activities-055.html
Scenery
Immerse yourself in nature’s dynamic beauty
Shirakami Sanchi is the world's biggest primeval beech forest registered as a world natural heritage site. Aomori prefecture is blessed with a rich, vibrant nature that changes with every season.
Shirakami Sanchi
(world natural heritage site)
(Nishimeya Village)
- Address
- 61-1, Kanda, Nishimeya-mura, Nakatsugaru-gun, Aomori
- Tel
- 0172-85-2810 (Shirakami Sanchi Visitor Center)
- Access
- About 1 hour by bus from JR Hirosaki Station
- URL
- https://www.experience-shirakami.com/
Oirase Stream
(Towada)
- Address
- 183, Tochikubo, Oirase, Towada, Aomori
- Tel
- 0176-74-1233(Oirase Stream Museum)
- Access
- About 1 hour by bus from JR Shichinohe Towada Station
About 2 hours by bus from JR Hachinohe Station - URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/scenery-005.html
Tanesashi Coast
(Hachinohe)
- Address
- Samemachi, Hachinohe, Aomori
- Access
- About 40 minutes by train from JR Hachinohe Station, plus about 5 minutes on foot.
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/scenery-015.html
Eating
Appreciating fresh seafood and the local cuisine
Aomori prefecture is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It is blessed with fresh seafood, and in particular, highly prized tuna from Oma, and scallops. It is also known as a producer of apples and vegetables. Visitors can enjoy the traditional cuisines passed down in this area.
Aomori Gyosai Center Nokke-don
(Aomori)
- Address
- 1-11-16, Furukawa, Aomori, Aomori
- Tel
- 017-763-0085
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from JR Aomori Station.
- URL
- https://nokkedon.jp/
Hachinohe Senbei-jiru
(Hachinohe)
- Address
- Varies by shop.
- Access
- Varies by shop.
The nearest station is JR Hachinohe, although other shops may be located near other stations. - URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/food-027.html
Towada Barayaki
(Towada)
- Address
- Varies by shop.
- Access
- Varies by shop.
The nearest station is JR Shichinohe Towada, although other shops may be located near other stations. - URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/food-026.html
History
Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan registered as a World Heritage Site
In efforts to share the important historical values of Jomon culture, Hokkaido, and three other prefectures in the Tohoku area, successfully registered the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan as a World Heritage Site.
Sannai Maruyama Site
(Aomori)
- Address
- 305, Sannai Maruyama, Aomori, Aomori
- Tel
- 017-781-6078 (Jomon Jiyukan)
- Access
- About 15 minutes by the shuttle bus, Nebutan-go, from JR Shin Aomori Station.
- URL
- http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/
Kamegaoka Stone Age Site
(Tsugaru)
- Address
- Kamegaoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru, Aomori, and other locations.
- Access
- 20 minutes by bus from JR Kizukuri Station, plus about 5 minutes on foot.
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/culture-014.html
Korekawa Stone Age Site
(Hachinohe)
- Address
- 1, Yokoyama, Korekawa, Hachinohe, Aomori
- Tel
- 0178-38-9511(Korekawa Jomon Museum)
- Access
- About 20 minutes by bus from JR Hachinohe Station.
- URL
- https://www.korekawa-jomon.jp/english-toppage/
Hot Springs
One of the best hot springs in Japan
Sukayu Onsen boasts a long history of over 300 years, while Asamushi Onsen has a terrific panoramic view of the sea. Ease your body and mind with the great hot springs of Aomori.
Sukayu Onsen
(Aomori)
- Address
- 50, Sukayuzawa, Kokuyurin, Minami Arakawayama, Arakawa, Aomori, Aomori
- Tel
- 017-738-6400
- Access
- About 1 hour and 10 minutes by bus from JR Aomori Station.
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/hotspring-008.html
Asamushi Onsen
(Aomori)
- Address
- Hotarudani, Asamushi, Aomori, Aomori
- Access
- About 20 minutes on Aoimori Railway from JR Aomori Station.
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/hotspring-009.html
Journey by Rail
Enjoy Aomori at the fullest with a train ride
There are many sightseeing trains and local trains that run through the beautiful landscape of Aomori. Enjoy the view from the window and try some local food along the way.
Tsugaru Railway
- Tel
- 0173-34-2148
- Memo
- Service Area: Tsugaru Goshogawara Station - Tsugaru Nakasato Station
- URL
- http://tsutetsu.com/
Resort Shirakami
- Tel
- 050-2016-1600 (JR-East Information Center)
- Memo
- Service Area: JR Aomori Station - JR Akita Station
- URL
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/shirakami.html
TOHOKU EMOTION
- Tel
- 03-3843-2001 (reservation required)
- Memo
- Service Area: JR Hachinohe Station - JR Kuji Station
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/activities-048.html
Sightseeing in Aomori
Downtown Aomori
Since old times, Aomori, the main city of the northern Tohoku area, has prospered as an important logistical hub that connects the main land of Japan with Hokkaido. The Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the best festivals in Japan. There are museums and delicious local food too.
Nebuta-no-ie Warasse
(Aomori)
- Address
- 1-1-1, Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori
- Access
- About 1 minute on foot from JR Aomori Station
- URL
- http://www.nebuta.jp/warasse/foreign/english.html
A-Factory
(Aomori)
- Address
- 1-4-2, Yanakawa, Aomori, Aomori
- Tel
- 017-752-1890
- Access
- About 1 minute on foot from JR Aomori Station
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/shopping-017.html
Aomori Museum of Art
(Aomori)
- Address
- 185, Chikano, Yasuta, Aomori, Aomori
- Tel
- 017-783-3000
- Access
- About 10 minutes by shuttle bus Nebutan-go from JR Shin Aomori Station.
- URL
- http://www.aomori-museum.jp/en/index.html
Sightseeing in Hirosaki
The Nostalgic Castle Town
The castle town around Hirosaki Castle is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots. A number of Western style buildings built in the modern period are scattered around this area, giving the streetscape a nostalgic atmosphere that is half-Japanese and half-Western.
Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki Park
(Hirosaki)
- Address
- Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori (in Hirosaki Park)
- Access
- About 15 minutes by bus from JR Hirosaki Station
- URL
- https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
(Hirosaki)
- Address
- 61, Kamenoko-machi, Hirosaki, Aomori
- Tel
- 0172-39-1511
- Access
- About 13 minutes by bus from JR Hirosaki Station
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/sightseeing_001.html
Sightseeing in Hachinohe
Appreciating the charm of a port town
Hachinohe is located in the southeast part of Aomori prefecture, facing towards the Pacific Ocean. The biggest port town in Aomori is known for its morning market, and other local markets are known as great spots to enjoy fresh seafood.
Hasshoku Center
(Hachinohe)
- Address
- 22-2, Kansai, Kawaragi, Hachinohe, Aomori
- Tel
- 0178-28-9311
- Access
- About 12 minutes by bus from JR Hachinohe Station.
- URL
- https://www.849net.com/en/
Tatehana Wharf Morning Market
(Hachinohe)
- Address
- 3, Shin Minato, hachinohe, Aomori
- Tel
- 080-5734-3251 (Minato Sunday Morning Market Cooperative)
- Access
- About 15 minutes by train from JR Hachinohe Station.
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/food-025.html
Hachinohe Food Stall Village Miroku Yokocho
(Hachinohe)
- Address
- 10, Muikamachi, Hachinohe, Aomori
- Access
- About 10 minutes by train from JR Hachinohe Station, plus about 10 minutes on foot.
- URL
- https://www.en-aomori.com/food-046.html