Itinerary
Northern Tohoku's Hidden Wonders
7 days · 15 stops · ¥70,000–¥120,000
Explore the rich tapestry of festivals, natural beauty, and cultural heritage in Aomori and Akita with the freedom of a rental car.
Days
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Dazai Osamu Memorial Museum (Shayokan)
Aomori
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at AOJ · Sat, Jul 25 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Aomori · 1 night
Sat, Jul 25 → Sun, Jul 26 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
太宰治記念館「斜陽館」
Stay ~1h 30m
Kanagi Station (Tsugaru Railway)
Begin your journey with a visit to the former home of renowned author Osamu Dazai, offering insights into his life and works. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and beautifully preserved architecture of this historic house.
~4 min by car
15:34
TRAVEL
芦野公園駅
Stay ~1h
Ashinokoen Station
Experience the charm of this retro station and its quaint cafe, located beside cherry-lined Ashino Park. Enjoy a unique horse-meat curry as you soak in the nostalgic ambiance.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Aomori & Hirosaki → Tsugaru West Coast · Days 1–3
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Miyagi · Day 4
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Akita City & Oga → Aomori & Hirosaki · Days 5–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Aomori & Hirosaki · Days 1–3
Rental 2: Akita City & Oga · Days 5–7
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
Browse rental cars on Klook →Getting around
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JR East Tohoku Area Pass
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 07
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥20,500–¥35,000 / person / day
¥145,000–¥245,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 14 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR East Tohoku Area Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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