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Hirosaki City - Hakkoda Spring Skiing and
Hot Spring Guided Tour
Hakkoda Ski Resort, open
until mid-May, provides this guided tour to assure that
visitors from all over can enjoy peace of mind along with the
great skiing and scenery. Also, take the opportunity to soak
in a hot spring and sample some local cuisine at night. Guides
are free with reservations.
Dates: Apr - Mid-May
Reservations: Call hotels below for reservations and insurance
arrangements
Accommodations:
Hotel Jogakura 017-738-0658
Sukayu Hot Spring 017-738-6400
Hakkoda Sanso 017-728-1512
Hotel Fujisawa Hakkoda 017-738-2233 |
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Aomori’s Best Spring
Foliage Spots
Spring comes to Aomori with
late snowmelts that are followed by warm, gentle breezes and
the young green of newly unfurled leaves. This is the season
of spring foliage, when Aomori’s fields and mountains are
alive with this new life. Take the time to find your very own
spring foliage spot.
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Spring Foliage Spots |
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1. Jogakura Gorge
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Early-Jun
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2. Shirakami Sanchi Lake Miyamako
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Late May -
Early Jun |
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3. Shirakami Sanchi Juniko Lakes
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Early May |
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4. Oirase Gorge
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Mid-May - Mid
Jun
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5. Lake Towada
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Mid May - Mid
Jun
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6. Mt. Nakuidake
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Mid-May
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7. Yagen Gorge
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Jun -
Jul
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8. Kawauchi Gorge
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May - Jun
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Yasuragi Park |
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Hachinohe City -
Kabushima Festival
This festival takes place at
Kabushima Shrine. The area is a Special National Natural
Monument, so designated for the incredible number of seagulls
that use Kabushima as their breeding ground. The festival
includes a mikoshi portable shrine processional, treasure
hunt, and more.
Date: Mid Apr
Access: 10 - 15 mins on foot from Same Sta.
Information: Kabushima Shrine 0178-34-2730
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Ajigasawa Town -
Mitsunobu Peony Festival
The peony was the Tsugaru
Clan’s crest, and here at the mansion of Oura Mitsunobu,
1000 peonies are planted in remembrance of the clan founder.
During the festival, a haiku contest, outdoor tea ceremony,
and more are held on the grounds.
Dates: Mid May - Early Jun
Access: 20 mins by car from Ajigasawa Sta.
Information: Ajigasawa Lifelong Learning Division 0173-72-2111 |
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Aomori City – East
Hakkoda Azalea Festival
To the east of Mt. Hakkoda,
on the vast plateau of Tashiro Kogen, fields of brilliant
tangerine-hued azaleas bloom against a background of virgin
beech forests. Opening day of the festival features a Korean-style
barbecue, local performing arts, a karaoke competition, tug-of-rope,
and more.
Dates: Early Jun
Location: Tashiro Kogen
Access: 50 mins by car from Aomori Sta.
Information: East Hakkoda Tourism Development Council 017-738-7815
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Yokohama Town - Rape Blossom Festival
The
town of Yokohama boasts the most land under rape flower cultivation
in Japan. Enjoy these beautiful yellow flowers from horse
carriage, helicpoter, or even
from the ocean in a fishing boat! You can also participate in a number
of other events including a hike up locally famous Mt. Fukkoshi-Eboshidake
to view the
flowers from above.
Dates: Mid May
Transportation 5 mins by car from Yokohama Sta
Information Yokohama Town Division of Marine Products, Commerce, and
Industry 0175-78-2111
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