Aomori Prefecture
青森県
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Blue Sea and Green Mountains: Aomori Prefecture faces the Tsugaru Straits and the Pacific Ocean, and has a beautiful coastline. On the other hand, there are many verdant mountains, and the scenery changes with the seasons.
Hirosaki Castle and Cherry Blossoms: Hirosaki City is home to Hirosaki Castle, the castle of the Tsugaru Clan, and is especially famous for its cherry blossoms. Hirosaki Park around Hirosaki Castle is crowded with visitors during the cherry blossom season.
Tsugaru shamisen and folk performing arts: The Tsugaru region is the birthplace of the traditional Tsugaru shamisen, and folk performing arts and dances also flourish. The Tsugaru region is the birthplace of the traditional Tsugaru shamisen, and folk arts and dances also thrive in the region.
Nebuta Festival: The Nebuta Festival held in Aomori City is a well-known summer festival in which huge Nebuta floats decorated with large lanterns are paraded through the town.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry and Sightseeing Train: The Seikan ferry crossing the Tsugaru Straits and the "Relay Tsugaru" sightseeing train passing through the Seikan Tunnel are unique means of transportation to enjoy the region.
Fresh seafood and local cuisine: Aomori Prefecture is famous for its abundance of fresh seafood, especially apples and Tsugaru wine. Visitors can enjoy local cuisine and seafood.
Aomori is a region where natural beauty and unique traditional culture are in harmony, and tourists can fully enjoy the seasonal scenery and local attractions.
ALL AROUND TSUGARU PENINSULA
津軽半島一周
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ALL AROUND TSUGARU PENINSULA
(203km)
200km challenge ride going around Tsugaru Peninsula
OKUTSUGARU
奥津軽
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OKUTSUGARU
(73km)
Get Impressed with the boisterous winds of Okutsugaru and the beautiful view of Tsugaru Strait.
MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE
山好きチャレンジ
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MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE
(68km)
The hill climb crossing over the quiet forest where sunbeam shines through
SHIMOKITA
下北
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SHIMOKITA
(67km)
Be satisfied with local delicacies at the northernmost mainland of Japan
LAKE OGAWARA
おがわら湖
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LAKE OGAWARA
(56km)
Enjoy the peaceful "Lake Ogawara Ride" and the American Town.
WEST COAST
西海岸
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WEST COAST
(48km)
West Tsugaru coast, the gorgeous road continues along Gono line
HACHINOHE
八戸
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HACHINOHE
(44km)
Umineko (Black‐Tailed Gulls) fly in formation over a beautiful seaside road.
NATSUDOMARI
夏泊
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NATSUDOMARI
(36km)
Fill your mouth with scallops and cycle alongside Mutsu Bay at Natsudomari Peninsula
HIROSAKI
弘前
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Getting the message out there.
(28km)
To Mt. Iwaki, running through the apple fields on Tsugaru road.
TOWADA・OIRASE
和田・奥入瀬
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TOWADA・OIRASE (24km)
Running through the ever-changing gorge to the mysterious lake
Cycle train
弘南鉄道 江南線・大鰐線
Konan Line and Owani Line
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The Konan Line of Konan Railway usually operates cycle trains on weekends and holidays from spring to autumn.
The scenery is long and quiet.
Please refer to the Konan Railway announcement below for operating days and times.
(as of 2024)