2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Aomori and Southern Hokkaido

2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Aomori and Southern Hokkaido

Travel around the city of Aomori on the first day. On the second day, visit two very different cities of Hirosaki and Hakodate, followed by the third day with learning about the history of Hakodate. This route allows you to fully enjoy Aomori and southern Hokkaido.

Sample Itinerary

  • DAY1
  • DAY2
  • DAY3
Shin Aomori Station → Sannai-Maruyama Site → Aomori Station → Nebuta-no-ie Warasse → Sukayu Onsen
Aomori Station → Hirosaki Station → Sightseeing in Hirosaki → Hirosaki Station → Shin Aomori Station → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station → Hakodate Station → Mt. Hakodate Ropeway → Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center → Goryokaku Area → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

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Shin Aomori Station

About 15 minutes by Nebutan-go (shuttle bus)

Sannai-Maruyama Site

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The largest-scale settlement in the Jomon period of Japan. It is expected to be registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021, garnering a lot of attention both in and out of Japan. Visitors can see the restored pit buildings and other excavated artifacts.

Sannai-Maruyama Site

Basic Information
Address
305, Sannai Maruyama, Aomori, Aomori
TEL
017-781-6078 (Jomon Jiyukan)
URL
http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/

About 35 minutes by Nebutan-go (shuttle bus)

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Aomori Station

About 1 minute on foot.

Nebuta-no-ie Warasse

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The huge Nebuta floats utilized in the festival are displayed in this museum all through the year. Visitors learn about the structure of Nebuta floats and the history of the festival. Of course, they can also experience the festival itself.

Nebuta-no-ie Warasse

Basic Information
Address
1-1-1, Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori
TEL
017-752-1311
URL
http://www.nebuta.jp/warasse/foreign/english.html

About 1 hour and 10 minutes by bus.

Sukayu Onsen

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One of the best hot springs in Tohoku area, it has been popular since the Edo period. It is best known for its big bath, called the "Hiba bath for a thousand bathers". This huge mixed-gender bath has a floor area equal to the placement of 160 tatami mats.

Sukayu Onsen

Basic Information
Address
50, Sukayuzawa, Kokuyurin, Minami Arakawayama, Arakawa, Aomori, Aomori
TEL
017-738-6400
URL
https://www.en-aomori.com/hotspring-008.html

Sukayu Onsen (overnight stay)

About 1 hour and 10 minutes by the hotel's shuttle bus

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Aomori Station

About 40 minutes on JR Ou Main Line.

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Hirosaki Station

About 15 minutes by bus from JR Hirosaki Staton. Get off at Shiyakusho-mae bus stop, and walk for about 4 minutes.

Sightseeing in Hirosaki

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Here, the atmosphere of an old castle town and western-style historical buildings co-exist and create a kind of uniquely mixed culture in the area around Hirosaki Park. Neputa Village offers hands-on experiences with various cultural items, such as the Tsugaru Shamisen and other traditional crafts.

Hirosaki Castle

Basic Information
Address
Shimo Shirogane-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori (in Hirosaki Park)
TEL
URL
https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/

6 minutes on foot from Hirosaki Castle.

Tsugaru-han Neputa Village

Basic Information
Address
61, Kamenokomachi, Hirosaki, Aomori
TEL
0172-39-1511
URL
https://www.en-aomori.com/sightseeing_001.html

About 13 minutes on foot from Tsugaru-han Neputa Village

Visiting historic western-style buildings

Basic Information
Address
around Hirosaki Park
TEL
URL
https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/

Take the Dote-machi 100 yen circle-route bus at Shiyakusho-mae Bus Stop. Ride for 15 minutes.

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Hirosaki Station

About 40 minutes on JR Ou Main Line.

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Shin Aomori Station

About 1 hour by Shinkansen

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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

About 20 minutes by Hakodate Liner

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Hakodate Station

11 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Hakodate Station

Sightseeing in Hakodate

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See the renowned view of the city from Mount Hakodate, a three-star award recipient in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Hakodate Bay is an area with an exotic atmosphere, and the city is full of attractive sightseeing spots.

Mt. Hakodate Observatory

Basic Information
Address
19-7, Motomachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido (Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Sanroku Station)
TEL
0138-23-3105 (Mt. Hakodate Ropeway)
URL
http://334.co.jp/en/

About 11 minutes on foot from Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Sanroku Station

Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

Basic Information
Address
14-12, Suehirocho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

TEL
0138-27-5530
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/shooting-spot/kanemori-red-brick-warehouse-stores

In front of Hakodate Station (overnight stay)

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Hakodate Station

About 1 hour and 30 minutes by local bus

Hakodate Jomon Culture Center

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A museum adjacent to the roadside station. It has a permanent exhibition of Chuku Dogu, a clay figure with a hollowed-out interior. It is the only registered National Treasure in Hokkaido. Visitors can enjoy the exhibition of artifacts like earthenware and stone tools, as well as take part in some hands-on experience.

Hakodate Jomon Culture Center

Basic Information
Address
551-1, Usujiri-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
TEL
0138-25-2030
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/museum/hakodate-jomon-culture-center

About 1 hour and 30 minutes by local bus

Goryokaku Area

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Here you can find Goryokaku Park and the Goryokaku Tower. The park refers to the area around the star shaped fort where people come to see cherry blossoms in spring, and the illumination in winter.

Special Historic Site Goryokaku

Basic Information
Address
44, Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

TEL
0138-51-4785
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/view/goryokaku-park

Goryokaku Tower

Basic Information
Address
43-9, Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
TEL
0138-51-4785
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/view/goryokaku-tower

Hakodate Bugyosho

Basic Information
Address
44-3, Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate
TEL
0138-51-2864
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/historic-building/hakodate-magistrates-office

About 16 minutes by tram

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Hakodate Station

About 30 minutes by Hakodate Liner

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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Recommended Dishes

Nokke-don (Aomori)
Make-your-own rice and seafood bowl

https://nokkedon.jp/

Keno-shiru (Hirosaki)
Mixed beans and vegetable soup

https://www.en-aomori.com/food-032.html

Ika-sashi (Southern Hokkaido)
Squid sashimi

*Reference
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/