Itinerary
Northern Tohoku Road Loop: Aomori & Akita in Late July
7 days · 18 stops · ¥80,000–¥140,000
Sun, Jul 25 – Sat, Jul 31
A week-long rental car journey through Aomori and Akita — mountain streams, volcanic lakes, coastal folklore, and summer festivals, all at your own pace.
Days
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Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at AOJ · Sun, 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 · 3 nights
Sun, Jul 25 → Wed, Jul 28 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
青森県立美術館
Stay ~1h 30m
Shin-Aomori Station
Yoshitomo Nara's giant dog sculpture greets you — a calm, airy intro to Tohoku's creative spirit.
~12 min by car
17:00
EXPLORE
青森ベイブリッジ
Stay ~45 min
Walk the waterfront path as the sun softens over the bay — a quiet first evening in the north.
Getting around
🚄
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.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥21,500–¥37,000 / person / day
¥150,000–¥260,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 17 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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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