Full Day Aomori Private Tour: Oirase Gorge & Hakkoda Mountains
Embark on a captivating 1-day private tour through Aomori's natural wonders. Stroll along the picturesque Oirase Gorge, admiring its stunning waterfalls and lush scenery, before marveling at the serene beauty of Lake Towada. Ascend the Hakkoda Mountains for panoramic views of Tsugaru Plain, Mutsu Ba
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hTake the Shinkansen from Morioka Station to Hachinohe Station. (Hayabusa or Yamabiko Shinkansen, reserved seat)
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission includedStroll around the Special Protection Zone-designated Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada. With clear forest air and beautiful trees, Oirase Gorge stretches on for approximately 14 km, offering a series of stunning views. Viewing spots will be visited by car.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 10mAdmission includedTake a Hakkoda Ropeway Ride and relish a scenic spot overlooking the whole of Aomori Prefecture. One-way ropeway ride to summit (10min) – stroll around summit (30 min) – one-way ropeway ride to base (10 min)
Stop 4
⏱ 45 minTake the hired car from Hakkoda Ropeway to Aomori Station
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •The tour may be canceled or the course altered in case ropeway operation is suspended or inclement weather (poor visibility due to strong winds, heavy rains, etc.) is in the forecast
- •Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
- •Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats. Furthermore, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the hired car. If guaranteed seats on the Shinkansen and hired car are required for such children, please book them under the child rate
- •Customers will purchase their own lunch near Morioka Station or Hachinohe Station or at a stopover on the tour. Customers are to pay for their own lunch as it is not included in the tour booking charge
- •For the Oirase Gorge itinerary, wearing long pants and sneakers easy to walk in is recommended. Please prepare sunglasses, hat, and gloves as necessary. Bringing rain gear in case of inclement weather is recommended
- •As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought on the tour, customers with large luggage are requested to use a delivery service on their own
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