Summary
- Start
Sendai - Finish
Aomori - Mileage
Total 900km
180km per day - Travel Pace
Fast - Onsen Stay
Max.2 nights
It is a one-way itinerary from Sendai to Aomori. It offers a good balance of nature, culture, and cuisine, and is not recommended for first-time travelers to Tohoku. The daily mileage is a little long at about 180km, so it’s an itinerary that you need to travel at a slightly fast pace.
If you prefer round trip, please refer 7 and 8 day itineraries.
If you prefer one-way itinerary to Aomori, please also refer 4 and 6 day itineraries.
Sendai – Yamagata
Start: Sendai (仙台)
Finish: Yamagata (山形)
Mileage:160km
Travel Pace: Normal
On this day you will head from Sendai to Yamagata, your first accommodation.
1
Inn in Sendai
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9:30
The mileage is 160km, which is a standard distance, but there are many things to see, so it is recommended that you leave Sendai around 8 or 9 o’clock.
40 min
2
Aoba Castle Ruins
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10:10
First, please stop by the [Aoba Castle Ruins] in the city. Aoba Castle is the site of Sendai Castle built by Date Masamune, and the horse-riding statue of Date Masamune is a recommended photo spot.
80 min
[Hitome Senbonzakura (Funaoka Castle Park]] is recommended during the spring cherry blossom season. It is definitely recommended if you visit during the cherry blossom season.
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3
Zao
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12:30
Next, take the highway (E4) and [Zao Echo Line] to the highlight of the day, Zao. The Zao Echo Line offers a spectacular view of the four seasons, with a snow corridor in the spring, fresh greenery in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall. It’s closed in winter, but a drive along the snow corridor right after the opening in spring is great.
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[Okama] in Zao is very famous as an emerald green crater lake, and it is also attractive that you can walk from the parking lot in 2 minutes.
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[Katamine Shrine] is a shrine on the summit of Mt. Zao, and it is very close to the Okama, so please visit it as well. The view from the surrounding area is the best.
80 min
4
Yamadera Temple(Rissyakuji)
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15:10
The final destination of the day is the famous [Yamadera Temple (Rissyakuji)]. The entire mountain is the precincts of the temple, and there is wonderful scenery here and there on the way to Okunoin for about an hour. It is also in this place that Basho Matsuo, who is famous for haiku, wrote “The Stillness: A Cicada’s Cry Penetrating The Rock.” Please note that the gate will be closed at 17:00 and you will not be able to go to Okunoin after that.
40 min
5
Inn in Yamagata
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17:10
In Yamagata, enjoy local gourmet foods such as [Imoni], [Dongara-jiru], [Tamakonnyaku], or [Yonezawa beef].
The driving map will show additional 10-20 spots for the day! You will travel only to your favorite spots.
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On this day, you will stay in Yamagata(山形).
Many inns are concentrated in the following two areas.
①Yamagata City(山形)
The inns are concentrated around Yamagata Station. But the east side of the station is more convenient for dinner. No inns offer Onsen.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 3 to 4-star western-style hotels. - Parking
Most inns have official parking but in addition to the accommodation fee, the parking lot fee will be charged separately. - Onsen
There is no Onsen in this town and no inns have Onsens. - Meal Plan Reservations
As many restaurants are open till midnight, it is recommended to book your inns with breakfast only or without meals.
②Zao(蔵王)
It is Onsen village in the middle of Mt.Zao. It is located 20km south of Yamagata city, 30min by car. It is recommended if you prefer better accommodation with Onsen.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 3 to 4-star Japanese-style Ryokans with Onsen facilities. - Parking
Most inns will offer free parking. - Onsen
This area is famous for Onsen and most of the inns have one. - Meal Plan Reservations
There are few restaurants in this area and be sure to make a reservation with a plan that includes dinner and breakfast.
Yamagata – Sakata🔒
Start:Yamagata (山形)
Finish:Sakata (酒田)
Mileage:
To Sakata: 200km
To Tsuruoka: 180km
Travel Pace:Fast
On this day you will head from Yamagata to Sakata.
1
Inn in Yamagata
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8:30
Depending on the arrival point, the mileage is about 180-200km, which is very long and there are many attractions, so it is recommended to depart by 9 o’clock at the latest. Also, use the expressway as much as possible to reduce travel time.
75 min
2
Ginzan Onsen
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9:45
The first destination is [Ginzan Onsen]. Please use the expressway (E13) to reduce travel time.
This is a hot spring village full of retro atmosphere in the Taisho era (1912-1926) and is often posted on Instagram. We recommend taking a leisurely stroll through the hot spring town along the river to the Shiragane Falls in the back.
65 min
3
Genso no Mori
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12:20
Next, stop by [Genso no Mori (Fantasy Forest)]. It is about a 60km drive from Ginzan Onsen. Although it is not well known, it is a fantastic space where a mysterious giant tree spreads all over the forest and you jump into the world of movies.
30 min
4
Dewasanzan (Three Mountains of Dewa)
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14:00
Then head to Dewa Sanzan Shrine. Dewasanzan has long been known as a place of mountain worship centered on Shugendo. Dewa Sanzan Shrine is a shrine that enshrines the three gods of Dewasanzan, which consists of Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro, and Mt. Yudono.
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Next, head to the [Hagurosan Five Story Pagoda] at the foot of Mt. Haguro. From the parking lot (MAPCODE: 90 146 215), walk through the sacred Sugi forest for about 10 minutes and you will arrive at the five-storied pagoda. It is a photo spot where you can take pictures of the giant sequoia and the five-storied pagoda, which is a national treasure.
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About 3km from Hagurosan Five Story Pagoda, there is [Hagurosan Otorii] (MAPCODE: 90 172 677 * 32). The torii gate, which is about 24 meters high and is built at the entrance of Dewa Sanzan. The torii was rebuilt in 2018 and is very large.
50 min
5
Kamo Aquarium
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16:30
Finally, if you have time, we also recommend the Kamo Aquarium, the world’s number one jellyfish aquarium. The appearance of various colorful jellyfish floating in the aquarium is very fascinating.
25 min
6
Inn in Sakata
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18:00
You will be staying in Sakata or Tsuruoka on this day. Sakata and Tsuruoka are about 25 km away, about 40 minutes by car. Sakata is a little big as a city, but considering the mileage on the day, we recommend staying in Tsuruoka.
The driving map will show additional 10-20 sightseeing spots and local restaurants for the day!
You can travel freely, choosing only the spots you like!
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On this day, you will stay in Sakata Area.
It is recommended to stay in the following two areas.
①Sakata city(酒田)
The inns are concentrated west side of Sakata Station. This area is convenient for dinner and visiting sightseeing spots in the city but no inns offer Onsen.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 2 to 3-star western-style hotels. - Parking
Most inns have official parking but in addition to the accommodation fee, the parking lot fee will be charged separately. - Onsen
There is no Onsen in this town and no inns have Onsens. - Meal Plan Reservations
As many restaurants are open till midnight, it is recommended to book your inns with breakfast only or without meals.
②Yunohama Onsen(湯野浜温泉)
This hot spring resort area is located 17km south of Sakata city, 30min by car. It is recommended if you prefer better accommodation with Onsen.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 4 to 5-star Japanese-style Ryokans with Onsen facilities. - Parking
Most inns will offer free parking. - Onsen
This area is famous for Onsen and most of the inns have one. - Meal Plan Reservations
There are a few restaurants in this area and be sure to make a reservation with a plan that includes dinner and breakfast.
Sakata – Akita🔒
Start:Sakata (酒田)
Finish: Akita (秋田)
Mileage:
From Sakara: 150km
Travel Pace: Normal
On this day you will head from Sakata to Akita.
1
Inn in Sakata
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10:00
The mileage is about 150km, which is a standard distance.
30 min
2
Sankyo Warehouses
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10:30
The first destination of the day is the historic Sankyo Warehouses. The warehouse is made of dozo (thick mortar walls) and the row of zelkova trees is famous on Instagram. The famous serial TV novel “Oshin” was also filmed here.
55 min
3
Mt.Chokai Hokodate Observatory (Chokai Blue Line)
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12:25
Next, you will go to the Chokaisan Hokodate Observatory through the [Chokai Blue Line]. This road is a driving route where you can enjoy the fresh greenery, the remaining snow, the autumn leaves, and the Sea of Japan below while driving. It is closed in winter, but shortly after the opening of spring, you can see high snow corridors on both sides of the road.
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At the highest point of the Chokai Blue Line, at an altitude of 1,000m, there is the [Hokodate Observatory], and the view of the Sea of Japan and the Shonai Plain from there is amazing.
20 min
4
Mototaki Waterfall
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13:45
When you go down Mt. Chokai there is [Mototaki Waterfall], which was certified as one of the 100 Selected Waterfalls in Heisei (the Heisei period is 1989-2019). It is a wonderful view with an abundant amount of water that springs from the slope to the surface of the earth.
80 min
5
Inn in Akita
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It is about 85km from Mototaki Waterfall to Akita. There aren’t many things to see along the way, so it’s recommended that you take the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway to Akita directly. It takes about an hour and a half, so please drive while taking a break on the way.
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16:10
Hotels are concentrated around the west exit around Akita Station where you stay on this day. There are many restaurants in the area, so enjoy local gourmet food such as Kiritanpo and Hinai chicken while strolling after checking in at the hotel. Akita sake is also the best.
The driving map will show additional 10-20 sightseeing spots and local restaurants for the day!
You can travel freely, choosing only the spots you like!
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On this day, you will stay in Akita city(秋田).
The inns are concentrated on the west side of Akita Station.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 3 to 4-star western-style hotels. - Parking
Most inns have official parking, but the parking lot fee will be charged separately in addition to the accommodation fee. - Onsen
There is no Onsen in this town and no inns have Onsens. - Meal Plan Reservations
As many restaurants are open till midnight, it is recommended to book your inns with breakfast only or without meals.
Akita – Aomori🔒
Start: Akita (秋田)
Finish: Aomori (青森)
Mileage:280km
Travel Pace: Fast
On this day you are heading from Akita to Aomori.
1
Inn in Akita
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8:30
The mileage is very long, about 280km, and there is no expressway, so it will be a drive on a general road. For this reason, we recommend that you leave by about 8 o’clock if possible, and at the latest around 9 o’clock.
60 min
2
Mt.Kanpuzan Observatory
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9:30
Your first visit on this day is [Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory], which is located at the entrance of the Oga Peninsula. Since there are no high mountains in the vicinity, you can enjoy a 360-degree view, overlooking the Shinzan and Honzan mountain range on the Oga Peninsula, Cape Nyudo, Akita City, and the surrounding coastline.
120 min
3
Lake Juniko (Shirakami Sanchi)
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12:00
After Mt. Kanpu, you head to Lake Juniko (Shirakami Sanchi). It will be a long drive of about 100km and 2 hours from Kanpuzan Observatory. However, on the way, you can drive along the coast facing the Sea of Japan on Route 101, enjoying the spectacular scenery. Also, the JR Gono Line runs in parallel with Route 101, so you can see pretty trains running along the coastline.
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Juniko is a general term for 33 lakes and marshes surrounded by beech forests located in the western part of the Shirakami Mountains. Among them, [Aoike], which looks like flowing blue ink, is especially famous. The color of the water changes depending on the position of the sun and your position from the view is fantastic.
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If you walk further back from Aoike, you will find a natural beech forest, which is a World Heritage Site [Shirakami Mountains] with almost no human foresting. The length of stay at Juniko is about 90 minutes including walking.
100 min
4
Tsurunomaihashi Bridge
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15:20
Next is the Tsurunomaihashi Bridge, the longest triple drum bridge in Japan with a total length of 300 meters, which is the final destination of the day. This section is also a long drive of about 75km for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, but the appearance of Tsuru no Maihashi with Mt. Iwaki in the background is wonderful as it really looks like a crane flying in the sky.
60 min
5
Inn in Aomori
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17:25
If you plan to stay on this day, we recommend hotels near the east exit of Aomori Station. There are many restaurants on the east side of the station, so enjoy local gourmet food such as seafood, senbei soup, shellfish miso, and ichigoni while strolling after checking in at the hotel. Also, since Nebuta House Wa Rasse and A FACTORY are located on the Aomori Waterfront within walking distance, you may try walking in that direction.
Near the road that goes through this day, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms of Hirosaki Castle, the rape blossoms road of Hachirogata (rape blossoms and cherry blossoms) in the spring, and the hydrangea of Unshoji during the rainy season. Although time is tight, we recommend that you include these in your itinerary if you are traveling during these flower seasons.
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Rape Blossom Road (late April-early May)
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The driving map will show additional 10-20 sightseeing spots and local restaurants for the day!
You can travel freely, choosing only the spots you like!
Check pin color and MAPCODE usage.
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On this day, you will stay in Aomori.
It is recommended to stay in the following two areas.
①Aomori city(青森)
The inns are concentrated east side of Aomori Station. It is recommended to stay inn located walking distance to [Nebuta house Warasse] and [Aomori Gyosai Center].
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 3 to 4-star western-style hotels. - Parking
Most inns have official parking but in addition to the accommodation fee, the parking lot fee will be charged separately. - Onsen
There is no Onsen in this town and no inns have Onsens. - Meal Plan Reservations
As many restaurants are open till midnight, it is recommended to book your inns with breakfast only or without meals.
②Asamushi Onsen(浅虫温泉)
This hot spring resort area is located 17km east of Aomori city, 30min by car. It is recommended if you prefer better accommodation with Onsen.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 4 to 5-star Japanese-style Ryokans with Onsen facilities. - Parking
Most inns will offer free parking. - Onsen
This area is famous for Onsen and most of the inns have one. - Meal Plan Reservations
There are a few restaurants for dinner and be sure to make a reservation with a plan that includes dinner and breakfast.
Aomori – Aomori🔒
Start: Aomori (青森)
Finish: Aomori (青森)
Mileage:200km
Travel Pace: Fast
This day is the day when you stay in Aomori for consecutive nights following yesterday. You can drive to any place you like based in Aomori, but we recommend driving to Hachinohe.
1
Inn in Aomori
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9:00
Since the mileage is as long as 200km, we recommend that you leave at the latest by 9 o’clock. Also, use the expressway as much as possible to reduce travel time.
135 min
2
Ashigezaki Observatory
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11:15
The first destination is [Ashigezaki Observatory] in the east of Hachinohe City. It is a 2 hour and 15 minute drive on the expressway (E4A) for about 100 km to travel to the Pacific Ocean side.
It has the atmosphere of an old western castle and is a wonderful viewing spot with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
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Next, please stop by the nearby [Cafe & Gallery Umine] (MAPCODE: 346 743 525 * 48). This cafe is located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and the seats by the window are especially recommended.
5 min
3
Kabushima Shrine
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12:50
After taking a break at the cafe, please go to [Kabushima Shrine], which has a mysterious atmosphere with countless birds. Here, you can see many black-tailed gulls from early February to early August every year. The number of birds is like a scene from Hitchcock’s suspense film “Birds” and is a must-see.
30 min
4
Hasshoku Center
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14:00
Please stop by the large market [Hachishoku Center] where you can find fresh seafood caught in Hachinohe. You can eat seafood dishes, eat local dishes, and buy souvenirs at the huge market.
115 min
If you couldn’t go to tourist spots yesterday, you may try again on your way back to Aomori.
5
Inn in Aomori
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17:00
Your stay on this day is the same as the day before in Aomori. If you are heading directly to Aomori, use the expressway (E4A) to shorten your travel time.
After returning to the hotel, enjoy local gourmet food at a restaurant on the east side of the station, or enjoy a walk in the direction of Aomori Waterfront.
During the cherry blossom season in spring, we definitely recommend [Hirosaki Castle] in the opposite direction of Hachinohe. These are cherry blossoms you want to see at least once in your life.
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The driving map will show additional 10-20 sightseeing spots and local restaurants for the day!
You can travel freely, choosing only the spots you like!
Check pin color and MAPCODE usage.
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On this day, you will stay in Aomori.
It is recommended to stay in the following two areas.
①Aomori city(青森)
The inns are concentrated east side of Aomori Station. It is recommended to stay inn located walking distance to [Nebuta house Warasse] and [Aomori Gyosai Center].
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 3 to 4-star western-style hotels. - Parking
Most inns have official parking but in addition to the accommodation fee, the parking lot fee will be charged separately. - Onsen
There is no Onsen in this town and no inns have Onsens. - Meal Plan Reservations
As many restaurants are open till midnight, it is recommended to book your inns with breakfast only or without meals.
②Asamushi Onsen(浅虫温泉)
This hot spring resort area is located 17km east of Aomori city, 30min by car. It is recommended if you prefer better accommodation with Onsen.
- Inn Type
Most of these inns are 4 to 5-star Japanese-style Ryokans with Onsen facilities. - Parking
Most inns will offer free parking. - Onsen
This area is famous for Onsen and most of the inns have one. - Meal Plan Reservations
There are a few restaurants for dinner and be sure to make a reservation with a plan that includes dinner and breakfast.
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Pick-up & Drop-off Location Guide
- Pick-up
- Sendai Airport
The main international airport in Miyagi prefecture, Tohoku. Recommended for Pick-up.
If you arrive afternoon, consider moving to Sendai City, staying overnight, and departing the next morning.
It takes 40min to the Sendai station by train. - Sendai City
The biggest city in Tohoku area.
Most car rental shops are located around Sendai Station which is also Shinkansen stop.
- Sendai Airport
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- Drop-off
- Aomori city
The capital of Aomori prefecture. Rental car shops are located near the two stations below. The two stations are 5 minutes only by train.- Aomori Station
For those who stay in Aomori City. Most shops are located downtown, east of the station - Shin-Aomori Station
For those who return the car and take the Shinkansen directly.
- Aomori Station
- Aomori Airport
For those who take domestic flight. It is about 45min by bus.
- Aomori city
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Important reminder for renting a car
- GPS(Car Navigation System)
MAPCODE from Drive Japan navigates you precisely to the parking lot. GPS from major car rental companies(Nippon, ORIX, Nissan, Times) are always MAPCODE compatible. However, if you are renting a car from another company, we recommend that you check with the rental company after making a reservation, just to be sure. - One-way Rental
Please note that one-way charge from Sendai to Aomori is about JPY30,000 per car. - Child Seat
In Japan, the use of a child safety seat or baby seat is mandatory for children under 5 years old.
Be sure to request one from “Extras”. - Snow Tire
If you travel from the beginning of Nov to the beginning of April, you must book a car with snow tires. It should be installed without requests from rental car companies in Tohoku, but if you are concerned, you can double-check with them after making a reservation.