Model Course 1
A 3-night, 4-day trip to Aomori for Groups
(Shirakami Sanchi - Hirosaki City - Kuroishi City - Oirase Stream - Aomori City - Hakkoda)
- Travel by bus.
- 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).
- Stay in Hirosaki City: Hotel type (Twin).
- Dinner at a restaurant utilizing local ingredients.
- Travel by bus.
- Visit to Hirosaki Castle.
- Proceed by bus.
1 Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
hirosakipark.com/en
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.
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.
Tsugaru Traditional Craft Museum
65-1 Fukutomiyama, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, Japantsugarudensho.com
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, Japankazennosyo.jp
- 0172-54-8226
- Check-in: 15:00 - 20:00 / Check-out: 10:00
- Travel by bus.
- Further exploration of Oirase Stream.
- Proceed by bus.
- Visit Nebuta-no-ie Wa-Rasse.
1-1-1 Yasukata, Aomori-shi, Aomori Prefecture, Japannebuta.jp/warasse/
- Travel by bus to a hotel in Hakkoda.
- Stay in Hakkoda: Hotel type (Twin).
- Further exploration of Hakkoda.
- Depart from Hakkoda at 15:10.