Discover the hidden treasure in far north of main island, nestled in deep forests,mountains and Towada-Hachimantai rustic onsen. 04 Towada-Hachimantai National Park is a park of mountains,a lake, and gorges located in National Park Tohoku, the mountainous region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. It consists of the northernmost Towada-Hakkoda region, where you will find Hakkoda Mountains, Lake Towada, and Oirase Gorge, and the Hachimantai region to the south, which boasts Mt. Hachimantai, Mt. Akita-Komagatake, and Mt. Iwate. The park encompasses extensive cool temperate deciduous beech tree forests, a diverse environment including Lake Towada, and Oirase Gorge, and is home to a wide variety of animals and plants. The park is a habitat to many species of animals, including mammals such as the Asiatic black bear, Japanese serow, Japanese marten, and Japanese giant flying squirrel, amphibians such as the Japanese black salamander, and rare species of birds such as mountain hawk eagle. Recently, this nature-rich area is attracting an increasing number of people who come to enjoy hiking and other activities. Boasting a more than 300-year-old toji (therapeutic hot spring) culture, the Tohoku region attracts onsen lovers from all over the world for its high-quality onsen hot springs. Toji culture is about staying at an onsen for long periods of time, a style in contrast to that of busy travelers always moving from one place to another. Many people hoping to refresh mentally and physicaly come here to experience the healing benefits oftoji culture.

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Shin-Aomori Station Aomori Station

Aomori Prefecture

Misawa Airport Aomori Airport

Morioka Station Hirosaki Station Hachinohe Station

Lake Towada, Tokyo Station Odate Station Yasumiya

Kazuno-Hanawa Station Oirase Gorge, Odate-Noshiro Towada City, Airport Iwate National park area Prefecture Aomori Prefecture Hachimantai Jukai Line Major road Hachimantai Summit Bus Stop Expressway

Shinkansen Akita Prefecture Tohoku Shinkansen JR Morioka Private railway Station Access route

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Approx.30 min Approx.170 min Approx.170 min by Tohoku Shin- by JR Tohoku Bus 2 Aomori Lake 3 by Tohoku Shinkansen Hachinohe Shinkansen “Mizuumi-go”(※1) Station Towada, Station Approx.130 min by JR Tohoku Bus“Oirase-go” (※1) Yasumiya

Tokyo Station Approx.135 Approx.110 min min by Tohoku by Iwate Kenpoku Shinkansen Morioka bus(※2) Hachimantai ※1 Service unavailable Station Summit from November to mid April 5 (※2) ※2 Service unavailable from late October to mid April Access routes are given as examples. Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation providers.

■Information counter 1 4 6 8 Please contact each provider directly. 1The“snow monsters” of the Hakkoda mountains, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 2Fall colors on Mt. Mitsuishi, Hachimantai City / Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture 3Lake Towada, Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture, and Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 4Tamagawa Onsen Nature Research Path, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture 5Hachimantai Dragon Eye, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture 6Frozen waterfalls of the Oirase Gorge, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 61 7Mt. Iwate with rape blossoms, Hachimantai City / Takizawa City / Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture 8Onuma Pond, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture 62

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Ski amongst snow-covered Maries’ fir trees, known as snow monsters. Discover the appeal of moss up-close on this small-group guided walking tour. Admire the beauty and Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity 01 Enjoy a fun day spent deep in nature and powder snow on a backcountry ski tour. 04 diversity of patterns of various mosses, and develop a new perspective on moss with a passionate guide.

Hachimantai Towada- Backcountry skiing tour of Hakkoda Moss walk

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Fukko Sanriku Hit the backcountry with an experienced guide for an incredible The tour begins with instruction on how to use a loupe skiing experience on Hakkoda Mountains, one of the 100 magnifying glass, how to photograph moss with a compact Famous Mountains of Japan. Slice through powder snow on hills digital camera or smartphone and how to distinguish between dotted with snow-covered Maries’ fi r, that are said to resemble common mosses. Guides will also discuss the relationship

Asahi Bandai- eerie snow monsters. Powder snow is plentiful in January and between mosses and other living creatures. As the tour does February, and the ski season runs until early May. Full-day not cover too much ground, it is suitable even for those who ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club programs and half-day afternoon programs are available. lack confidence in their stamina, and for those who wish to observe nature at a leisurely pace. This is the defi nitive moss

Nikko Season Late December–mid-May Time required 1-day experience, and one of the best ways to discover Oirase Gorge. course approx. 360 min, half-day course approx. 180 min Fee Adults and children: 6,000 yen (full-day Season Mid-April–early November program), 4,000 yen (half-day program) *Participants Time required 180 min Fee Adults: 6,000 yen, Hakone-Izu Fuji- must be at least 10 years old and have skiing children: 3,500 yen *Individual participants: 7,500 yen experience *Please contact to discuss maximum Inquiries ESARIO Corporation group size Inquiries Mt. Hakkoda Guide Club Phone 0176-23-5866

kogen Joshin’etsu Phone 017-728-1511 E-mail hakkoda.gc.info@ E-mail [email protected] ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club gmail.com URL http://www.hakkoda-gc.com URL https://foreston.jp/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Explore one of Hakkoda Mountains many routes with a guide. The mountain, where alpine plants bloom in abundance offers Activity Leisurely explore the popular Oirase area with a specialist guide. By exploring the area an incredible array of scenery to enjoy, from spectacular views from the ridgeline and the vast Kenashitai Marshland to the from various perspectives, you'll be better able to fully appreciate its vibrant ecosystem. 02 dense forest of Japanese beech covering the foot of the mountain and the hot springs situated at the mountain’s base. 05 sangaku Chubu Hakkoda trekking tour Oirase Gorge nature walk

GROUP FIT EN FIT Shima Ise- Hakkoda Mountains boasts many hiking trails and Explore the mid-stream area of the Oirase Gorge, from Ishigedo to Kumoi-no-taki- diverse areas of natural beauty. Choose a route Waterfall (2.8 kilometres). A popular stretch dotted with famous sights, incredible that matches your abilities, including the six-hour scenery unveils itself at every turn, including the fi erce Ishigedo Rapids and Ashura-no-

Kumano Yoshino- main route, the nine-hour traverse route or the nagare Rapids. From interesting fl ora and fauna to rare geological formations and local three-hour route that descends the mountain. For history, discover the many facets of the area from various perspectives with the help of a details, visit the website: http://www.hakkoda-gc. nature guide specializing in the Oirase area. The tour moves at a leisurely pace, covering ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club com. a distance that could be walked in one hour (approximately three kilometres) in three Kaigan San'in times as much time. The tour is perfect for those looking to discover the Oirase area for the fi rst time as well as experienced travellers wanting a more in-depth look at the area. Season Early June–late October Time required 180–600 min Season Mid-April–early November Time required 200 min Oki Daisen- Fee Adults and children: 10,000 yen *Guide fee Fee Adults: 6,000 yen, children: 3,500 yen is separate *Individual participants: 7,500 yen Inquiries Mt. Hakkoda Guide Club Inquiries ESARIO Corporation

Setonaikai Phone 017-728-1511 Phone 0176-23-5866 (Japanese only) E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] (Japanese only) ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club URL http://www.hakkoda-gc.com URL https://foreston.jp/ Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity Set off for adventure amongst the majestic nature of Lake Towada on a canoe tour. Activity Admire illuminated frozen waterfalls and icicles on a tour that shows off the Oirase Gorge's spectacular An expert guide provides easy-to-understand explanations of Lake Towada's natural beauty. winter scenery. Listen to commentary on the region's nature from a local guide on a night-time bus tour. Kuju Aso- 03 06 Glide through still waters bound to local spiritual tradition on a canoe tour of Lake Towada Winter in Oirase: frozen waterfalls night tour

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Explore Lake Towada by canoe, paddling through A private night-time illumination tour that casts a new waters surrounded by a much-admired and light on the unique winter scenery of the Oirase Gorge mysterious forest of Japanese beech. Unravel the area such as towering frozen waterfalls and vast icicles. Kinkowan Kirishima- spiritual history of Lake Towada with the help of Enjoy commentary on the Oirase Gorge's nature an expert guide who will unlock Lake Towada’s from a local nature guide as you visit five famous majestic natural world, one formed over countless locations beautifully illuminated just for you, including

Yakushima millennia. ⒸTowada City Makado-iwa Rocks and Kumoi-no-taki-Waterfall. When not admiring the lit-up scenery at each location, Season Late April–early November participants will remain on the bus and out of the cold. Time required 150 min

Yambaru Fee Adults: 6,840 yen, children/infants (ages 4 Season December 19, 2020–February 28, 2021 to 14): 3,420 yen *Individual participants: 11,000 Time required Approx. 90 min (tour time) Fee Adults yen *An additional 1,100 yen is required for each (age 12 and over): 2,700 yen, children (ages 6 to of the fees in the period from July 20 to August 31 11): 1,350 yen Inquiries Towada Oirase Tourism shoto Kerama Inquiries Lake Towada Guide House Kai Organization (sponsored by Towada City) Phone Phone 080-1681-1036 0176-24-3006 (Japanese only) E-mail info@towada. E-mail [email protected] URL http://tgkai.jp ⒸTowada City ⒸTowada City travel URL https://towada.travel

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Winter in Oirase is just like an ink wash painting. Strap on snowshoes and explore The ice-blue colour of the frozen waterfall comes from the mineral composition of the hot-spring water frozen in the ice. Even beginners can enjoy the Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity the snow-covered landscape at your leisure. journey to admire the waterfall owing to the use of the high-speed lift. Enjoy snowshoeing through a forest of Japanese beech, which isn't accessible during 07 10 the summer months. As you explore, your guide, certified by the Japan Mountain Guides Association, will provide commentary on the surroundings.

Hachimantai Towada- Wander Oirase's winter wonderland. Admire ice-blue frozen waterfalls on a snowshoeing tour to Nanataki Falls.

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Fukko Sanriku Winter in Oirase is a world apart from that of summer and Enjoy exploring the Nanataki Falls course near Mt. Iwate, one of the 100 fall, with completely diff erent natural wonders. Once all the Famous Mountains of Japan. From January to February, the 25-meter-high leaves fall from the trees and snow covers the forest fl oor, Nanataki Falls, located along the mountain trail, is frozen. The spectacular the forest takes on the feel of a Japanese ink wash painting. sight of the icy waterfall can be admired until early March. The tour begins

Asahi Bandai- There are many things to see that are unique to winter. by taking a high-speed lift up the mountain to a forest of Japanese beech. The moss that covered rocks and trees becomes trapped Snowshoe through the trees, fi nding animal prints, small animals and even under snow and ice and the forest animals leave traces of bear tracks in the area, including feeling areas and scars on trees from their travels with footprints in the snow. Grab the provided climbing. Marvel at the frozen waterfall and then enjoy teatime in the Nikko loupe magnifying glass or your camera and strap on your snow. Even if the waterfall isn't completely frozen on your visit, the process snowshoes for an adventure through a winter forest. of the waterfall freezing and thawing is really interesting to observe.

Season January–March Time required 120 min Season Mid-January–early March (ice depends on weather Hakone-Izu Fuji- Fee Adults: 5,000 yen *Individual participants: and temperature). Reservations possible until 16:00 the prior day 6,500 yen *Limited to participants age 12 and over Time required Approx. 180 min Fee Adults and children: Inquiries ESARIO Corporation 6,300 yen Inquiries Hachimantai Resort, Hachimantai Nature

kogen Joshin’etsu Phone 0176-23-5866 E-mail tour@foreston,jp Guide Station Phone 0195-78-4111 E-mail info@trs-h. URL https://foreston.jp/ com URL https://www.hachimantai.co.jp/en/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Board the Hachimantai Nature Exploration Bus, which travels from Morioka Station to the Activity Experience the thrill of cycling through the spectacular nature of the national park. Journey beneath Japanese 08 Hachimantai summit. Complimentary guides provide commentary on Hachimantai's four seasons. 11 beech, konara oak and other broadleaf trees that grow in the forest that covers the gently sloping plain. sangaku Chubu Hachimantai Nature Exploration Bus tour Feel the wind against your face while mountain biking Hachimantai.

EN GROUP EN FIT Shima Ise- Hachimantai Nature Exploration Bus participants receive Discover the changing seasons of Hachimantai with a commentary along the Hachimantai summit nature trails mountain biking tour through Appi. Cycle across a gently from a complimentary guide. The spring bus follows the sloping plain covered in a broadleaf forest of Japanese

Kumano Yoshino- Dragon Eye Course (60 mins); the summer course follows beech, Erman’s birch and konara oak. Admire the the Hachimantai Summit and Hachiman-numa Pond Circuit picturesque scenery of Hachimantai and Appi, characteristic Course (150 mins); and the fall bus follows the Hachimantai of the Tohoku region. Enjoy the fresh greenery and ⒸHachimantai City Tourism Association Summit Circuit (90 mins). Enjoy a leisurely exploration of refreshing winds of spring, the dappled sunlight filtering Kaigan San'in the area while listening to interesting explanations on the through leaves in summer, and the incredible colours of fall. area’s lakes, marshes and alpine plants. Season June–end October Time required 1-day course approx. 300 Season Spring April 24–June 11, Summer June 12– min, half-day course approx. 120 min Fee Adults: 13,200 yen,

Oki Daisen- September 17, Autumn September 18–October 18 children: 11,880 yen *Participation open to children age 6 and over who Time required 240 min Fee Adults: 1,350 yen, children: can bicycle *Participants must be approximately 130 cm or taller and 680 yen *Bus fare only (guide is free) Inquiries (General accompanied by a guardian *Gloves (500 yen) and face towel (100 yen)

Setonaikai Incorporated Associations) Hachimantai City Tourism are available to purchase Inquiries CLUBMAN MOUNTAIN GUIDE Association Phone 0195-78-3500 E-mail kanko@ Phone 0195-78-3388 E-mail [email protected] ⒸHachimantai City Tourism Association ⒸHachimantai City Tourism Association hachimantai.or.jp URL https://trip8.jp/ URL http://www.clubman.co.jp/paradise/mtb/mountainbike.html Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity Create a one-of-a-kind dyed scarf with geothermal steam at Japan's oldest geothermal power Activity Enjoy mixed bathing in the dark of night at an outdoor bath located deep in the forest midway up Mt. Iwate. plant. Craft a personal masterpiece that reflects the nature and seasons of Hachimantai. Marvel at the stars above you, the sound of the nearby waterfall and stream, and the healing warmth of the hot spring. Kuju Aso- 09 12 A Hachimantai original: dyeing using geothermal steam Starry skies, waterfalls and hot springs: Enjoy a night-time tour of Mt. Iwate’s Sennyo-no-Yu hot spring.

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Craft an original scarf using Hachimantai’s geothermal steam dyeing methods. Towada-Hachimantai National Park’s Mt. Iwate is an active volcano In fall, dyes reminiscent of the season’s bright foliage are prepared. As naturally that you can actually hike. Midway up the mountain, hikers will come produced steam is used for dyeing, there are times when dyeing is not possible across Amihari Onsen Hot Spring’s“Amihari Go-to,” a hot spring area Kinkowan Kirishima- due to the condition of the steam vents. In the case that dyeing cannot be done, with fi ve baths. One of them, Sennyo-no-Yu, is a mixed gender open- an in-atelier program is off ered instead, which includes a discussion of dyeing as air bath located along the Yunosawa Stream. The 200-meter forested well as a souvenir (one shibori tie-dyed handkerchief). Browse and purchase a path that links the hotel to the hot spring takes just seven minutes to

Yakushima ⒸGEOCOLOR range of garments and accessories produced using geothermal steam dyeing at Ⓒ休暇村岩手網張温泉 walk. Normally, the hot spring is open between 12:00 and 18:00, but the Alpenrose cafe and gift shop located across from the atelier. on this special guided tour, you’ll have the chance to soak after dark. Before heading out, enjoy fresh juice made with tomatoes grown in Season Year-round Time required Approx. 120–150 min (varies with number of people Shizukuishi and apples grown in Iwate Prefecture.

Yambaru and scarves) Fee 10 to 14 people: 3,850 yen (2 scarfs), 15 to 30 people: 2,750 yen (1 scarf) or 3,850 yen (2 scarfs) *Please contact to confi rm number of participants, etc. *Inquiries/ Season Mid-May–early November * Now closed due to advance reservations required for observation-only demonstration (from 6 participants). Includes COVID-19 Time required Approx. 60 min Fee Adults (to dyeing explanation at atelier, souvenir (one-of-a-kind shibori tie-dyed handkerchief): 1,100 yen (tax approximately age 75) and children: 700 yen *2 to 8 people shoto Kerama included) Inquiries Geothermal Dyeing Institute Co., Ltd. Phone 0195-78- (please contact for groups of 9 or more) 2451 (Japanese only) E-mail Japanese [email protected] English Inquiries Kyukamura Iwate Amihari Onsen Phone 019- ⒸGEOCOLOR ⒸGEOCOLOR [email protected] URL http://geo-color.com/workshops/ Ⓒ休暇村岩手網張温泉 Ⓒ休暇村岩手網張温泉 693-2211 (Japanese only) E-mail [email protected]

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Explore Iwate Prefecture's famous Mt. Iwate accompanied by a Japan Mountain Guides Fully appreciate the vivid fall colours of the area around the Hachimantai Onuma Pond Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity Association-certified guide. Aim for the Mt. Iwate summit on the trail of your choice, enjoying boardwalk with commentary from your guide. Enjoy seven different baths, including a 13 commentary on the area's vegetation and other nature along the way. 16 volcano bath and mud bath, at Goshogake Onsen Hot Spring.

Hachimantai Towada- Hike Iwate Prefecture’s iconic Mt. Iwate. Have your fill of seasonal colours with Hachimantai's magnificent fall foliage landscapes.

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Fukko Sanriku Mt. Iwate boasts many hiking trails. Give the only Admire the fall grasses that grow along trail that makes use of the lift, the Amihari course, Hachimantai Onuma Pond’s shores from the a try, take on the challenge of the Omisaka wooden boardwalk that circles the pond. After course with its 1,400-meter change in elevation, touring the pond area, enjoy a break and a hot-

Asahi Bandai- or hike the traverse—it’s up to you. Along the spring soak at Goshogake Onsen Hot Spring, way, enjoy explanations on the vegetation and which offers seven different types of baths, other nature of the area. including a volcano bath and a mud bath.

Nikko Season Early July–late September Time required Max 480- 660 min Fee Guide fee: 28,000 yen per guide Season Fall *Up to 10 people per guide can be accommodated Time required 240 min *Additional transportation fee for guide required for Fee Adults: 9,500 to 15,300 yen (please Hakone-Izu Fuji- traverse course *Additional fee for lift required for contact for details) Amihari course Inquiries (General Incorporated Inquiries DMO Kazuno Tourism & Public Co., Ltd. Associations) Shizukuishi Tourism Association Phone 0186-22-0555 (Japanese only)

kogen Joshin’etsu Phone 019-692-5138 E-mail iwate@shizukuishi- E-mail [email protected] kanko.gr.jp URL http://shizukuishi-kanko.gr.jp/ URL ｈｔtｐ：//www.ink.or.jp renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Explore Mt. Kamakuramori, an area that can only be entered when covered in deep snow. On Activity Snowshoe through the snowy virgin forest of Japanese beech at Hachimantai Onuma Pond. Savour a soak in the hot the way to the summit, spot animal prints in the snow and vegetation growth pushing through springs of Goshogake Onsen Hot Spring, which offers seven different baths, including a volcano bath and a mud bath. 14 the snow. From the summit, admire excellent views that include Mt. Iwate and Mt. Inukura. 17 sangaku Chubu Mt.Kamakuramori snowshoeing tour Winter trekking in Hachimantai

GROUP FIT GROUP FIT Shima Ise- Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the Strap on a pair of snowshoes and, accompanied area accompanied by a Japan Mountain Guides by a guide, trek through a snow-filled virgin Association-certifi ed guide. Enjoy commentary on forest of Japanese beech. Afterwards, enjoy a

Kumano Yoshino- the landscape around you, as well as its varied lunchbreak and hot-spring soak at Goshogake flora and fauna. After descending the mountain, Onsen Hot Spring, which offers seven different it’s possible to enjoy a soak in a hot spring, eat baths, including a volcano bath and a mud bath. local cuisine and stay the night if requested. Kaigan San'in

Season Early-mid March Time required Approx. 360 min Season Winter Fee Adults: 8,600 yen *7 to 10 participants: Time required 360 min

Oki Daisen- 5,500 yen Fee Adults: 11,300 to 19,700 yen (please Inquiries (General Incorporated Associations) contact for details) Shizukuishi Tourism Association Inquiries DMO Kazuno Tourism & Public Co., Ltd.

Setonaikai Phone 019-692-5138 Phone 0186-22-0555 (Japanese only) E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] URL http://shizukuishi-kanko.gr.jp/ URL http://www.ink.or.jp Uwakai Ashizuri- Marvel at the incredible panoramic views from Hachimantai, includes virgin forest and Mt. Iwate and Mt. Iwate. Activity Activity Try your hand at making an itaya-uma wooden horse after exploring Nyuto's forest on snowshoes. Enjoy learning about on the alpine plants that grow in Hachimantai's largest pond, Onuma Pond, and take the Enjoy a hot soak and yama-no-imo hotpot, a regional dish, at the secluded Tsuru-no-Yu hot spring. Kuju Aso- 15 chance to get up-close to an active volcano. 18 Verdant green panoramas as far as the eye can see on a looping route of the Hachimantai area A wintertime tour of Nyuto Onsen Hot Spring Village

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The guided tour departs from Kazuno Roadside Station, and Winter brings with it much to enjoy at Nyuto Onsen Hot heads towards Hachimantai’s largest pond area, Onuma Pond, Spring Village, a picturesque area located within Towada- where rare alpine plants grow in profusion, before continuing Kinkowan Kirishima- Hachimantai National Park. Give local crafts a go at Kyukamura on to the Hachimantai summit from where you can enjoy after exploring Nyuto’s forest on snowshoes. Savour a hot spectacular panoramas of virgin forests, Mt. Iwate, and other soak and yama-no-imo hotpot, a regional dish, at the secluded sights stretching as far as the eye can see. From there, head to Tsuru-no-Yu hot spring, or snowshoe through the second-

Yakushima ⒸKazuno Antler Goshogake Onsen Hot Spring to rest in the natural baths and growth forest of Japanese beech. At Kyukamura, make an break for lunch. Afterwards, explore the Goshogake nature itaya-uma wooden horse or try your hand at pounding mochi trail, which provides an up-close look at an active volcano. glutinous rice. (Advance reservations are required.) Finally, the route loops back to the start point.

Yambaru Season February 1–March 20 (excluding Saturday, Sunday, Season May–August Time required 360 min and holidays) Time required 240 min Fee Adults (age Fee Adults: 14,000 to 25,000 yen (please 13 and over): 6,000 yen, children (ages 6 to 12): 4,800 yen contact for details) Inquiries DMO Kazuno *Minimum number of participants: 8 Inquiries Kyukamura shoto Kerama Tourism & Public Co., Ltd. Phone 0186-22-0555 Nyuto Onsenkyo Phone 0187-46-2244 (Japanese only) (Japanese only) E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] (Japanese only) ⒸKazuno Antler ⒸKazuno Antler URL http://www.ink.or.jp Ⓒ乳頭温泉組合 撮影:杉本 圭 Ⓒ乳頭温泉組合 撮影:杉本 圭 URL www.qkamura.or.jp/nyuto/

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Walk Lake Towada's Western Lake Shore (60min) 〈Pick-up and drop-off is available for those staying at Towada Hotel and or 40min 〈The volcanic Hakkoda Mountains, a symbol of Towada-Hachimantai National tradition o n a canoe tour of Lake Towada (150min) Towada Prince Hotel.〉 9:30a.m. eaten.〉 3:57p.m. Ishigedo 12:18p.m. Tsuta Onsen Hot Springs Maidens) and the Towada Shrine area while enjoying commentary on the nature, history and region's geography from a local nature guide. ※ If staying in the Yasumiya area.〉 Towada lakeside Towada lakeside【Accommodation】 Hachinohe Station 1:37p.m. Towada Art Center Tour Towada Art Center (120min) 9:04p.m. Tokyo Station 12:10p.m. Yasumiya 12:42p.m. Ishigedo 1:30p.m. contemporary art museum located in downtown Towada, Towada Art Center boasts works from artists like Ron Mueck, Do Ho Suh and Choi Jeonghwa. In areas around the museum, works by artists such as Yayoi Kusama are displayed.〉 Showa Showa (1901–1989, reigned 1926–1989) walked the path along the western lakeshore of Lake Towada (Towada Hotel ~ Towada Prince Hotel) during his stay at Towada Hotel. It's just possible to walk along the lakeside. ※If staying in the western lakeshore area〉 Facility Bus） Walk (60min)

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10:10a.m. Shin-Aomori Station （JR Bus） Activity fauna, geography and history from your guide. Glide through the waters of Lake Towada while listening to commentary on the area's flora and (150min) 〈Light 〈Light meals can be enjoyed at 12:00p.m. Car (rental car)

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02 Glide through still waters bound to local spiritual (Shinkansen) Moss walk (180min)

03 04 30min 〈Tsuta Onsen Hot Springs has a restaurant and kiosk.〉 Activity

Lake Towada Airplane

Oirase Gorge nature walk (mid-stream course) (200min) Activity Activity Sukayu Onsen Hot Springs (60min) 9:30a.m. Hakkoda Area 5:00p.m. Hakkoda Area【Accommodation】 9:04p.m. Tokyo Station 4:30p.m. Lake Towada 05 Ishigedo 10:10a.m. Tsuta Onsen Hot Springs 30min 10min 40min Activity 172min tradition o n a canoe tour of Lake Towada meters, and Sancho Station, elevation 1,320 meters. Pass over vegetation belts of Japanese beech, Erman’s birch and Maries’ fir, and admire the view of Mt. Iwaki and Mutsu birch and Maries’ meters, and Sancho Station, elevation 1,320 meters. Pass over vegetation belts of Japanese beech, Erman’s Bay as you soar through the sky. 〉 Oirase Keiryu Hotel or Yakeyama Area 【Accommodation】 Oirase Keiryu Hotel or Yakeyama Area 6:12p.m. Hachinohe Station On clear days, the northern island of Hokkaido is visible in the distance.〉 On clear days, the northern island of Hokkaido is visible in stretches along the banks of the Tsuta River.〉 stretches along the banks of the Tsuta River.〉 Springs.〉 o, separate baths are available for women and men. 〉 health spas. In addition to the large, mixed-gender Sennin-bur Tokyo Station 11:27a.m. Hakkoda Ropeway Hakkoda Area 11:40a.m. Lunch 1:18p.m. 1:30p.m. hours, this nature walk allows you the chance to enjoy the vegetation, geological features of the Oirase Gorge from various angles.〉 history and Oirase Keiryu Hotel or Yakeyama Area 9:00a.m. Ishigedo 1:37p.m.Towada Art Center Tour Towada Art Center (120min) 9:00a.m. 4:00p.m. 12:00p.m. 12:00p.m. Ishigedo Park, can be seen from the city of Aomori. In addition to touring the city's izakaya drinking and eating establishments, enjoy popular Aomori dishes like miso-curry-milk ramen and nokke-don, a choose-your-own-toppings rice bowl available in the early morning. You will also find well-known sake brands including Denshu, Hohai and Hassen. Sanfuri Yokocho, an alleyway of food stalls, is also great fun.〉 12:18p.m. Tsuta Onsen Hot Springs Ishigedo.〉 contemporary art museum located in downtown Towada, Towada Art Center boasts works from artists like Ron Mueck, Do Ho Suh and Choi Jeonghwa. In areas around the museum, works by artists such as Yayoi Kusama are displayed.〉 5:11p.m. Yakeyama 1:00p.m. 〈A promenade connects six ponds within the forest of famous Japanese florabeech. andSee faunaTowada-Hachimantai asNational youPark’s explore the woods.〉 〈A 〈A leisurely course that covers approximately three kilometers of terrain over three symbols Lake TowadaLake Towada Day1 Day2 Day3 Legend for itinerary N 20km Hachinohe Hachinohe StationStation ⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide ClubⒸMt. Hakkoda Guide Club 10 Goal 1:2,200,000 2 nights, 3 days 2 nights, 0 Hakkoda trekking tour 02 Towada Towada Art CenterArt Center Activity summer'ssummer's alpinealpine plantsplants toto fall'sfall's symphonysymphony ofof colors.colors. Hike the northern Hakkoda area of the Hakkoda Mountain Range. Range. Range. Mountain Mountain Hakkoda Hakkoda ofof the the area area Hakkoda Hakkoda northern northern the the Hike Hike EnjoyEnjoy thethe gloriesglories ofof thethe seasons,seasons, fromfrom spring'sspring's freshfresh greenerygreenery andand 3 Duration of stay Duration Day 05 Activity

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Amihari Amihari 9：21a.m. 9：21a.m.

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（Tohoku Shinkansen） 〈The Ura-Iwate Traverse, which connects Amihari Amihari 3rd Lift 〈 Hike from Tamagawa Onsen Hot Springs 11：00a.m. Tamagawa Onsen Hot 11：00a.m. 59min Bicycle rentals

（Fixed-route bus） Alpa Komakusa

（Shinkansen 「Komachi 1」） 「Komachi 1」） （Shinkansen Walking (330min) Nyuto Onsenkyo Hot Spring VillageVillage Hot Spring Hot Spring Nyuto Onsenkyo Nyuto Onsenkyo Matsukawa Onsen Hot Springs To your next destination （※Lifts operate on designated days only.) 23min Walking (440min) Onsen Hot Springs came out on top. There are seven different hot-spring hotels in town and each has day-trip options to enjoy. Hop aboard the hot-spring tour bus to visit allthem without wasting bathing anytime. precious In In a Japanese poll of which hot spring respondents wanted to visit most, Nyuto

Course B （Trekking Course） （Trekking Course B Ropeway

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〈Learn about the nature and history of Mt. Iwate and the many aspects

Starry skies, waterfalls and hot springs: Enjoy a night-time tour of Hachimantai Visitor Center Boat

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（Fixed-route bus） Activity Mt. Iwate’s Sennyo-no-Yu hot spring. (60min) Mt. Iwate’s 20min 7：50a.m. Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs 7：50a.m. Hot Springs or 【Accommodation】 Fukenoyu Onsen Hot Springs Springs or Fukenoyu Onsen Hot Springs 【Accommodation】 Springs or Fukenoyu Onsen Hot Springs Visitor Center Hot Springs Tour the Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs. between 12:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.〉 Mt. Mitsuishi Trailhead Matsukawa Onsen Hot Springs, Mt. Mitsuishi, Mt. Omatsukura and Amihari Onsen Springs Hot and is suitable for experienced walkers. Admire the spectacular fall Mt. Mitsuishi foliage (1,466m), on and once past Mt. Omatsukura and its incredible views, enjoy the mountainscape that stretches from Mt. Inukura to Mt. Iwate. Descend to Hot Amihari Springs Onsen by lift. As there is no evacuation route along the properly way, before taking be on sure the to challenge.〉 prepare Kyukamura Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot Springs Tokyo Station Lake Tazawa Lakeside Explore the Lake Tazawa Lakeside Lake Tazawa Lakeside 9：41a.m. Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot Springs 6：32a.m. Tokyo Station 6：32a.m. Lift to Goshogake Onsen Hot Springs or Fukenoyu Onsen Hot Springs by way of Mt. Yakeyama. Mt. Yakeyama volcanoes is to the erupt, most having recent of Towada-Hachimantai’s done so in 1997. If you descend from Onigajo to Beko-yachi Swamp Yakeyama, before you reaching will Mt. find Yunosawa, a natural hot spring.〉 4：09p.m. Alpa Komakusa 4：09p.m. Station Explore Mt. Akita-Komagatake 11：04a.m. Mt. Akita-Komagatake 8th Station 3：15p.m. mountains including Mt. Mokko (1,577m) and Mt. Morobi (1,516m) along that the extends ridgeline southward from Hachimantai, passes through Mt. Ofuka before descending to Matsukawa Onsen Hot Springs. Very different from Hachimantai with sightseers, its the area is a crowds prime spot for admiring of spectacular views on a quiet walk through the mountains.〉 of Amihari Onsen Hot Springs. Outside the visitor center, a promenade Amihari passes no through Mori Forest and takes approximately one hour to complete.〉 Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot Springs Hachimantai Summit Tazawako Station 10：05a.m. Tamagawa Onsen Hot Springs Springs Walking (280min - 400min) 8：58a.m .or 9：06a.m. Accommodation Facility Accommodation .or 9：06a.m. 8：58a.m Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot Springs 〈Enjoy a hot soak beneath the stars in this mixed natural open-air bath normally only open 【Nyuto Hot Springs Accommodation】 Onsen

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with edible with plantswild edible foraged in the area enjoyand local fruit juice. gushes from three different fountainheads at Hachimantai'sFukenoyu Onsen Hot Springs, and soaking tubs have enjoyment been and prepared relaxationfor in your the natural setting. Savor meals made Have fun soaking in open-air baths right at the source! Hot water 10min 〈Access information on the Hachimantai Natural Hot-stone Spa

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Shin-Tamagawa Onsen Hot Springs ＊Hiking Times: ＊Hiking 60min (May 15 – June 11), 150min (June Goshogake Onsen Hot Springs or Fukenoyu Activity 〈Lunch can be eaten at Tsurunoyu Onsen Hot Spring, Matsuo Mine Museum Yakehashiri Lava Flow 〈Hachimantai Mountain Hotel is a hotel with guides! Guides with 60min 5min Course A （Appreciation Course） （Appreciation Course A 37min 25min （Fixed-route bus） 9:04p.m. Tokyo Station

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18 Kyukamura Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 Amihari Visitor Center Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport Winter trekking in Hachimantai (240mn) Activity Amihari Onsen Hot Springs 17 Activity 8:45a.m. Tazawako Station 60min 〈Seven lodging facilities, seven different kinds of hot spring: Located at the foot of a volcano, Nyuto Hachinohe Station or Shichinohe-Towada Station 3min 3min

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o you can enjoy every aspect of staying at the mountain resort. 〉 are available for consultation so you can enjoy every aspect are stationed at the hotel and the area.〉 in enjoy fantastic views of Mt. Iwate, Mt. Inukura and other mountainsthe area.〉 winter when snow blankets the ground. From the summit, Morioka Station Oirase Keiryu Hotel Depart from North American, European and Australian Cities Morioka Station 12:30p.m. 9:00a.m. Morioka Station Kyukamura Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot Springs 3:00p.m. Morioka Station 10:00a.m. Goshogake Onsen Hot Springs in open-air baths and a variety of activities to fully enjoy the area. Hop aboard the Oirase Keiryu shuttle bus to explore every nook and cranny of the stream. 〉 2:00p.m. Goshogake Onsen Hot Springs also home to the sake breweries of Washinoo and Kikunotsukasa.〉 reimen noodles. The area is also home to the sake breweries of Taste popular Morioka cuisine like jajamen noodles and chilled Hachimantai's most famous volcano. Hachimantai Mountain Hotel【Accommodation】 Hotel Hachimantai Mountain springs that gush forth from Mt. Iwate's ancient crater have a history of 1,300 years.〉 springs that gush forth from Mt. Iwate's ancient crater have representation, Towada Shrine, cruise the lake by sightseeing boat and become acquainted with the Towada area's nature at the Towada Visitor Center.〉 Onsen Hot Springs. Outside the visitor center, a promenade pas Amihari Onsen Hot Springs. Outside the visitor center, a promenadeses through Amihari no Mori Forest nature and history of Mt. Iwate and the many aspects of and takes approximately one hour to complete.〉 esh goods, a restaurant and festival exhibitions.〉 esh goods, a restaurant and festival exhibitions.〉 on sale at this roadside station, where you'll also find farm-fr the Oirase area by snowshoe for an up-close look at incredible scenery not approachable wilderness in for peculiar other sights and seasons. wintry works With of art magnifying created by glass Mother Nature.〉 or camera in hand, scour the Oirase Keiryu-kan Museum 6:00p.m. same hot spring village. 〉 Onsen Hot Spring Village has unique qualities that include the chance to soak in baths with diverse water qualities all in the 7:58a.m. Morioka Station 9:30a.m. Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs 10:00a.m. 1:35p.m. Nyuto Onsen Hot Spring Village shoe.〉 by snow hot spring Tsurunoyu and explore the Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs areashoe.〉 hotpot specialty made with Japanese yams at secluded Nyuto Onsen Hot Spring Village【Accommodation】 3:30p.m.Hakkoda Area【Accommodation】 Hakkoda Area 8:49a.m. Morioka Station restaurant at Hakkoda Ropeway's Sanroku Station.〉 （Tohoku Shinkansen） （Fixed-route bus） （Fixed-route bus） 【Accommodation】 （120min） symbols of Night Day1 Day2 Day1 Day1 Day2 Day1 Day2 Day2 arrival Day2 Day1 Day1 Day2 Legend for itinerary ■Oirase Gorge-Lake Towada Route ■General Access ■General Course ■Eastern Hachimantai Hot Springs Course ■Amihari Onsen Course ■Hachimantai Onsen Hot Spring Village ■Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs Route ■Hakkoda Route Winter trekking in Hachimantai Backcountry skiing tour of Hakkoda Winter in Oirase: frozen waterfalls night tour Admire ice-blue frozen waterfalls on a Waterfall Nanataki to tour snowshoeing 06 17 01 10 Activity Activity Activity Activity As the route isn't clear during winter months, it is Marvel at volcanic phenomena such as the smoking through monster-like snow-covered trees. spectacular spectacular powder snow and enjoy tree skiing Oyunuma Pond and Japan's top mud volcano. a night tour of illuminated waterfalls and icicles. icicles. and waterfalls ofilluminated tour night a Carve up the slopes in January and February for Hot-spring components dissolved in the waterfall's water result in the falls turning a stunning blue color when frozen. this spectacular sightFind along the Mt. Iwatetrail. hiking necessary to explore the area with a guide. Enjoy winter-only scenery of the Oirase Gorge with N StationStation 2 1 night, 2 days (requires arriving the day itinerary begins) before the Day Hachinohe Hachinohe Goal 07 1 Day Activity Shichinohe-Towada Shichinohe-Towada StationStation Start 06 Activity 01 Amihari Onsen Hot Springs CourseAmihari Onsen Hot Springs Course 1 Activity Day Eastern Hachimantai CourseEastern Hachimantai Course Hachimantai Mountain HotelHachimantai Mountain Hotel IshigedoIshigedo Oirase Gorge-Lake Oirase Gorge-Lake Towada RouteTowada Route Nanataki WaterfallNanataki Waterfall 2 Kyukamura Iwate-Amihari Onsen Kyukamura Iwate-Amihari Onsen Hot SpringsHot Springs Mt. KamakuramoriMt. Kamakuramori Day Duration of stay Duration Hakkoda MountainsHakkoda Mountains Morioka StationMorioka Station 2 1 Day Day 14 10 Activity Activity Goshogake Onsen Hot SpringsGoshogake Onsen Hot Springs 1 Day 3 Hakkoda RouteHakkoda Route

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