Recommended course

Tour around Japan's most famous sakura viewing places: Tsugaru, Aomori Route


Recommended course

Day 1
Aomori Airport


約30min


Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle Ruins, National Historic Site)


約30min


The world's longest line of Sakura trees, Iwakisan Sakurabayashi Park


約30min


Shirakami Sanchi Visitor Center


約30min


Aqua Green Village ANMON
Day 2
Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline


約1H30min


Tachineputa Museum


約30min


Ashino Park (Kanagi Sakura Festival)


約30min


Michi no Eki Jusanko-kogen Observation Deck


約1H15min


Aomori Airport

Recommendation tourist attraction

Day 1

The tower, three turrets, and five castle gates of Hirosaki Castle, all registered as Important Cultural Properties, are retained in the Park. Various seasonal events are held in the park, such as the Autumn Foliage Festival in autumn, Snow Lantern Festival in winter, and more.


With 6500 Sakura tress planted that spanned for 20 kilometers, the world's longest line of Sakura trees took the locals 10 years to create. You can drive or walk through the tunnel and enjoy the green and vibrant red colors. Best time to view: Late April to early May (May vary depending on the height and location)


The entrance to the world heritage site called "Shirakami Sanchi". A place where you can see a "Blue pond" and a Beech forest untouched by human society. It's charm and beauty will be made clear to you once you see it with your own eyes.


Day 2

There is a tollway where you can go up Mt. Iwaki by car up to the 8th stop. And from the parking lot, you will be greeted by a beautiful panoramic scene and if you look below, you can see a sea of clouds. There is also a lift that goes up to the 9th stop. This will let you reach the summit easily.


The museum that creates and houses the famous giant Neputa for Aomori's festival. In addition to the tour of the Neputa's production and the chance to experience attaching paper to the framework, you can also make souvenirs like lanterns and such for yourself at the workshop.


A beautiful lakeside scenery with approximately 1500 Sakura trees and 1800 Pine trees. There are train tracks that goes around the park and the scenery of Sakura enveloping you as you drive through the tunnel will surely be a lovely sight. Best time to visit: Mid-April to early May.