Tohoku travel guides

Plan your trip from Aomori to Hirosaki with this guide. Includes train times, castle fees, luggage locker tips, and a sample 1-day itinerary.

Plan your trip to the Hirosaki Neputa Festival with our guide to 2026 dates, parade routes, viewing spots, and the Tsugaru-han Neputa Village museum.

Explore the best hirosaki western meiji architecture. Discover 8 iconic sites, the legacy of Horie Sakichi, and tips for an Aomori walking tour in 2026.

Plan aomori nebuta matsuri with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

Plan oirase gorge and lake towada with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

Discover where to stay in Aomori, from central city hotels to remote onsen. Our guide covers Hirosaki, Lake Towada, and essential winter travel tips for 2026.

Plan where to stay in hirosaki with our 2026 guide. Discover top attractions, onsen ryokans, and neighborhood tips for a perfect northern Japan trip.

Plan your a-factory visitor guide trip with top picks, cider tasting tips, and practical booking advice for a smooth Aomori waterfront experience.

Plan your visit to the Aomori Bay Bridge with our guide to its 125m towers, night illumination times, and the best walking routes from the cruise port.

Plan your trip to the Hakkoda Mountains with our guide to snow monsters, backcountry skiing, Sukayu onsen, and essential transport tips for Aomori.

Plan your trip with our Lake Towada visitor guide. Discover the best boat cruises, Oirase Stream hiking tips, bus schedules from Hachinohe, and seasonal highlights.

Plan your visit to Aomori's Nebuta Museum Wa-Rasse with our guide to tickets, the giant festival floats, the iconic red architecture, and local travel tips.