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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.
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.
A route for visiting world-renowned historical spots and places of cultural interest in southern Hokkaido, Aomori, and Akita. An ideal route for those who love history and culture.
HokkaidoHakodate
Hakodate Station
About 1 hour and 30 minutes by local bus
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
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The museum displays the sole national treasure of Hokkaido, the Chuku Dogu, a clay figure with a hollow interior. There are also other artifacts excavated from the Jomon archaeological sites around this area. Efforts are underway to have it registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021, as part of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan.
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
Basic Information
- Address
- 551-1, Usujiricho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
- TEL
- 0138-25-2030
- Access
- About 1 hour and 10 minutes by local bus.
- URL
- https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/museum/hakodate-jomon-culture-center
About 1 hour and 10 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.
Goryokaku Park
Basic Information
- Address
- 44, Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
- TEL
- 0138-51-4785 (Goryokaku Tower)
- 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.
HokkaidoHakodate
Hakodate Station
About 11 minutes by shuttle bus
Mt. Hakodate Observatory
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Enjoy the renowned view of the city from Mount Hakodate, a three-star award recipient in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The view at night is unbelievably wonderful.
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 by shuttle bus
Near Hakodate Station (overnight stay)
Hakodate Morning Market
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The Hakodate Morning Market is a famous destination for foodies, with almost 250 shops standing side by side. Lots of people enjoy a rice bowl topped with plenty of fresh seafood, while others experience fishing for squid. The market is filled with a lively, vibrant atmosphere.
Hakodate Morning Market
Basic Information
- Address
- 9-19, Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
- TEL
- 0138-22-7981
- URL
- https://www.uu-hokkaido.com/corporate/hakodate-asaichi.shtml
1 minute on foot
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Hakodate Station
About 20 minutes via Hakodate Liner
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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
About 1 hour by Shinkansen.
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Shin Aomori Station
About 20 minutes by shuttle bus, Nebutan-go.
Sannai Maruyama Site
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The largest-scale settlement in the Jomon period of Japan. Efforts are underway to have it registered as a World Heritage site in 2021, garnering a lot of attention both inside and overseas. Visitors can see the restored pit buildings and other excavated artifacts.
Sannai Maruyama Site
Basic Information
- Address
- 305, Sannai Maruyama, Aomori, Aomori
- TEL
- 017-766-8282 (Sannai Maruyama Jomon Culture Center)
- URL
- http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/
About 15 minutes by shuttle bus, Nebutan-go.
AomoriAomori
Shin Aomori Station
About 40 minutes via Ou Main Line
AomoriHirosaki
Hirosaki Station
About 15 minutes by bus
Sightseeing in Hirosaki
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The old Japanese castle town with a number of nostalgic Western style buildings, Hirosaki has a beautiful streetscape that gives off a half-Japanese, half-Western vibe. Hirosaki Castle, the famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and the many Western style buildings scattered in the city attract many visitors.
Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki)
Basic Information
- Address
- Address: Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori (in Hirosaki Park)
- TEL
- URL
- https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/
Hirosaki (overnight stay)
About 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus.
Sightseeing at Shirakami Sanchi
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The largest virgin beech forest in East Asia, the central part of Shirakami Sanchi is registered as a natural World Heritage Site. Starting from Aqua Green Village Anmon, there are some trekking courses lasting about 1 to 2 hours that you may take at your leisure.
Sightseeing at Shirakami Sanchi
Basic Information
- Address
- 417, Okawazoe, Kawaratai, Nishimeyamura, Nakatsugaru-gun, Aomori ( Aqua Green Village Anmon)
- TEL
- 0172-85-3021
- URL
- https://www.experience-shirakami.com/
About 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus
AomoriHirosaki
Hirosaki Station
About 3 hours and 35 minutes via Resort Shirakami.
AkitaNoshiro
Higashi-Noshiro Station
About 1 hour and 10 minutes by sightseeing taxi Shirakami-go.
Oga Onsenkyo (overnight stay)
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Oga Onsenkyo consists of some hot spring facilities dotted around the natural environment alongside the Sea of Japan. Guests of those facilities may visit 2 other hot springs in the area beyond their registered location. (Additional charges apply.)
Oga Onsenkyo (overnight stay)
Basic Information
- Address
- Oga, Akita, and other locations.
- TEL
- 0185-33-3191(Oga Hot spring village cooperative)
- URL
- * Reference
https://oganavi.com/en/
About 20 minutes by taxi, "Namahage Shuttle" (Reservation required)
Oga Aquarium GAO
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Oga Aquarium GAO is the only aquarium in Akita prefecture. Visitors can learn about the ecology of animals such as polar bears, seals, and penguins, as well as the "Hatahata", the sandfish of Akita.
Oga Aquarium GAO
Basic Information
- Address
- Togashiohama, Oga, Akita
- TEL
- 0185-32-2221
- URL
- https://oganavi.com/en/spot/33/
About 20 minutes by taxi, "Namahage Shuttle" (Reservation required)
Namahage Museum
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"Oga no Namahage" is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visitors can learn about Namahage and also try the Namahage costume at the museum.
Namahage Museum
Basic Information
- Address
- Mizukuisawa, Kitaurashinzan, Oga, Akita
- TEL
- 0185-22-5050
- URL
- https://oganavi.com/en/spot/47/
About 25 minutes by taxi, "Namahage Shuttle" (Reservation required)
AkitaOga
Oga Station
About 1 hour via JR Oga Line, Ou Main Line
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Akita Station
Sightseeing in Akita
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Visit the Akita Traditional Folk Art Museum to learn about folk events in Akita, including The Kanto Festival, one of the three great festivals in Tohoku. You can also check out Akita-breed dogs at Akita Dog Station.
About 15 minutes on foot
Akita Traditional Folk Art Museum (Neburi Nagashi Museum)
Basic Information
- Address
- 1-3-30, Omachi, Akita, Akita
- TEL
- 018-866-7091
- URL
- https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/see/akita-city-folklore-and-performing-arts-center
About 10 minutes on foot
Akita Dog Station
Basic Information
- Address
- 1-4-1, Nakadori, Akita, Akita (Area Nakaichi 1F)
- TEL
- 018-807-2535 (ONE FOR AKITA)
- URL
- * Reference
https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/
AkitaAkita
Akita Station
Recommended Dishes
Hotate Kaiyaki-miso (Aomori)
Grilled scallops in a miso sauce
