Aomori Area Tour Course

Green Season

A 3-night, 4-day trip to Aomori for Groups

(Shirakami Sanchi - Hirosaki City - Kuroishi City - Oirase Stream - Aomori City - Hakkoda)

Enjoy Aomori through culture and foodies who get a taste of the local way of life

Day 1

9:30

Haneda Airport

Arrive at Aomori Airport by plane (arrival at 10:55)

Aomori Airport official website

Aomori Airport

Travel by bus to BUNACO Nishimeya Factory

Travel by bus.

Nishimeya Mura

Explore the BUNACO Nishimeya Factory and the World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi Beech Forest

Lunch at BUNACO Café.
Proceed by bus.
Further exploration of the World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi Beech Forest.
Travel by bus.
Tour inside the BUNACO Nishimeya Factory.
Experience traditional craft making at BUNACO (beech woodworking).

Check-in in Hirosaki City

Travel by bus to a hotel in Hirosaki City

Stay in Hirosaki City: Hotel type (Twin).
Dinner at a restaurant utilizing local ingredients.

Day 2

Hirosaki City

Visit Hirosaki Castle

Travel by bus.
Visit to Hirosaki Castle.
Proceed by bus.

1 Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

hirosakipark.com/en

017-233-8739

Kuroishi City

Tour the Tsugaru Traditional Craft Museum and experience Tsugaru lacquerware making (chopsticks) and a shamisen performance.

Tsugaru lacquerware originates from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, characterized by a lengthy and intricate process of repeatedly applying and polishing lacquer to create beautiful patterns. Here, you can try making Tsugaru lacquerware chopsticks.

For more details on experiences, please visit the website.

Kuroishi is a town that has produced numerous folk song performers (singers, hand dancers, shamisen players, etc.). Kuroishi is also one of the leading folk dance towns in eastern Japan, with the Kuroishi Yosare, one of Japan’s three major nagashi odori (flowing dance) performances, held every August. This plan allows you to enjoy the performance during dinner.

For more details on experiences, please visit the website.

Tsugaru Traditional Craft Museum

65-1 Fukutomiyama, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

tsugarudensho.com

0172-59-5300

Check-in at Onsen Ryokan

Stay at Kazen no Sho, Ochiai Onsen

Stay at Kazen no Sho, Ochiai Onsen, which is one of the few traditional Japanese hot springs. Located next to the Tsugaru Traditional Craft Museum, Kazen no Sho is decorated with flowers throughout and features tatami floors, even in the elevators. Relax in a traditional Japanese atmosphere with your choice of yukata.

Kazen no Sho, Ochiai Onsen

Ochiai Onsen64-2 Fukutomiyama, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

kazennosyo.jp