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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.
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.
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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
