2025 Hachinohe Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 ✓Address: 1 Tsutsumicho, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0051 Japan ✓Opening hours: 1800-2400 ✓Atmosphere/Facilities: I unexpectedly came across a small restaurant called "Zuppa" in Hachinohe, Aomori. The American country-style wooden door decoration made it feel very friendly. The menu is written on the blackboard on the wall. Although it is all in Japanese, it is not difficult to translate it using Google Translate. It is quiet but friendly. I really like this dining environment. ✓Features: The restaurant is run by one person, with a total of twelve tables. All ingredients are sourced from Aomori, with an emphasis on naturalness and the original flavor of the ingredients, which are attentive and delicious. We ordered two appetizers and two main dishes: pork country liver pate bread, Iwate octopus avocado salad, Aomori shorthorn beef shoulder triangles, and handmade ink-smoked wide noodles. The taste and seasoning are quite delicate, and you can taste the chef's pursuit of belief. Paired with a glass of mellow wine, it is perfect. ✓ Price per person: ¥3000-4000 yen ✓ Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5) It is really a pleasure to be able to eat such carefully prepared and delicious natural local ingredients in Hachinohe, a corner of northeastern Japan. Zuppa, a delicious dish well worth a visit. #AomoriTourism #Hachinohe

[Yashoku Center] I love it💕 Fresh seafood is so cheap✨ There are so many shops, it's fun to be able to choose from a wide variety♪ I thought it was just a typical local market, but it also has a wide variety of souvenirs and side dishes, and you can eat scallop skewers while walking around, grill seafood and meat over charcoal at the shichirin village, and eat sushi and seafood bowls. It's like a market theme park⭐️ My favorite is [Shimamori Fresh Fish] They deliver it to you. "I'll choose and send you the best ones when I catch them for the same price," they said, so I waited with half expectation and half anxiety, and the crabs and scallops I received were much better than I expected❤️ You can also include Matsumae pickles purchased from other stores⭐️ The best Hasshoku Center, highly recommended🎶 🕰️Business hours: 9am-6pm 📍Location: 22-2 Kawaraki Shinsai, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture #HasshokuCenter #Hachinohe #Aomori #AomoriTrip #0yenTripNovember

Aomori Hachinohe [Minato Shokudo] No smell at all, just the right amount of marinated fresh flounder 🎶 The taste is elegant ✨ The squid is a soft type cut crosswise. I arrived at 9:30 and thought there was not much of a line, but I filled out a reservation slip for the day and waited for a phone call. In the end, I was called at 11:00. At 11:30, a sign was posted saying that the day was over, so I recommend getting up early ⭐️ 💰Price per person: Hirata Zuke Donburi 1250 yen (includes soup and appetizers such as yam) 📍Location: 45-1 Kubo, Minatomachi, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture Opening hours 6:00-14:00 Closed Sundays and Mondays Parking lots 2, 6, and 7 next to the restaurant are reserved for Minato Shokudo, but there are also paid parking lots nearby #Minato Shokudo #Aomori #Hachinohe #Hachinohe Gourmet #Aomori Gourmet #0 Yen Trip

#Japan and Korea urban attractions Come to Aomori, there are shrines to visit, this time went to Wujima Shrine, located at the northernmost tip of the species coast, are popular attractions, every year from April to the end of July is the breeding season of black-tailed gulls, you can observe black-tailed gulls up close 🤣 The temple is located at the top of the stone steps, slowly walking up, you can overlook the port town from the top, the environment is very comfortable, not too many people Roshima Shrine⛩️ Oshita Makoto, Hachido City, Aomori Prefecture 56-2

Kabushima Island is located in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. You can get there by train and see black-tailed gulls. When you arrive on the island, you can hear the cries of black-tailed gulls. It seems that there are fewer black-tailed gulls depending on the season🐦 The sea is also very beautiful✨ One thing to note is that there are only 1-2 trains per hour, so it's a good idea to check the timetable in advance!

A tonkatsu restaurant in Tanabe, Wakayama I was driving to Shirahama and saw signs for Tonkatsu Yoshihei everywhere I guess it's a well-known restaurant around here so I decided to have lunch here. I had fried shrimp and cream croquette It was crispy and delicious!! The rice, miso soup, and pickles that came with the lunch set were also great, so I had seconds.

#Overseas Travel#Japan Travel "Tanesashi Coast" is a well-known tourist destination 👉🏻 A good place where you can see the unique rugged scenery of the Umiwan Coast and the coexistence of natural lawns and seaside plants 😍😍 There is a 5.2km trail between Ashizaki Observatory and Tanesashi Natural Grassland… It is a walking and running route with beautiful scenery along the way😎😎 The coast is lined with natural green lawns, where many Japanese families have leisurely picnics, which is also the most classic landscape of Sanriku Fukko National Park. transportation About 5 minutes on foot from JR Tanesashi Kaigan Station

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Aomori Prefecture Located at the northernmost tip of the Tanesashi Coast, Kabushima Island is the only place in Japan where you can observe the breeding of black-tailed gulls up close. ⬅️ Famous as a breeding ground for seagulls ⬅️ At the highest point of the island is the Wushima Shrine, the guardian deity of fishermen⛩️ ⬅️ Every March, more than 30,000 black-tailed gulls come here to lay eggs address 56-2 Same, Same-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture transportation 15-minute walk from Same Station on the JR Hachinohe Line

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Aomori Prefecture Ashigazaki Observatory is located on the cliff in front of Samekaku Lighthouse in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. The 180-degree panoramic observation deck offers a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.🤩🤩A great place to enjoy and check in📸️📸️ ⬅️ The observatory is located at the starting point of the Tanesashi Coast Trail, where you can enjoy a stroll while admiring the various flowers blooming in season around you. In addition, the ice cream at the small shop at the foot of the mountain is also very popular 😎 address Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 031-0841 transportation About 5 minutes on foot from JR Tanesashi Kaigan Station

Address: 8-5-16 Konakano, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0802 Tamura Ice Shop tamuraice Atmosphere/Facilities: This is a shop where you can eat fluffy shaved ice! The photo shows the roasted green tea flavor! It was just the right amount of sweet and the condensed milk was included in the price! It was only 1000 yen for this size! I was very satisfied!! 😸There were also a wide variety of other flavors! Please come and visit us!! 🕊 #shaved ice #retro streetscape #free spot

Address: 21-1 Mikkamachi, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0032 Atmosphere/Facilities: "Hachinohe Machinaka Hiroba Machi-niwa" opened in July 2018 in the center of Hachinohe. It is a transparent space where you can feel nature such as light, greenery, and water. It's a wonderful object! Please come and visit us!! 💠💠 #Free Spot #Hachinohe #Retro Streetscape

Address: 22-2 Kawaraki Shinsai, Hachinohe, Aomori 039-1161 Atmosphere/Facilities: When you think of Hachinohe, you think of Hasshoku Center! It's like Hachinohe's #themepark! At Hasshoku Center, where seafood from all over the country is gathered, you can enjoy fresh seafood!! If you're visiting Hachinohe, be sure to stop by! It's a place with 100% satisfaction😸🦐 #HasshokuCenter #seafood　#freespot　#retrotownscape

Address: 56 Furamakiyama, Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, 033-8688 Atmosphere/Facilities: I went to Minato Shokudo, famous for its flounder bowls! The flounder was lined up in a row, and it was fresh and delicious! It's a dish you should definitely try! They also have a set menu with Aomori's specialty dish, senbei soup! I hope you'll get a taste of Aomori! Lol🐟 The exterior had a retro townscape that reminded me of the Showa era! #Hachinohe#Seafood bowl#Retro townscape

Address: 4-3-55 Konakano, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0802 Atmosphere/Facilities: From the outside, there were lots of plants, and it had a stylish atmosphere!! This shop sells plants and also has a cafe! Why not take a break and enjoy the cafe while being soothed by the plants! 🍃 If you go to Hachinohe, please go there! There are only a few seats, so it might be a good idea to make a reservation! #FreeSpot #Cafe #AutumnFoliage

Address: 56-2 Same, Samemachi, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture Atmosphere/Facilities: Kabushima Shrine is famous as a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls!! You can see black-tailed gulls from March to August! You'd want to see the tens of thousands of black-tailed gulls that visit at least once! I went in October so I wasn't able to see them, but the spectacular view from Kabushima was refreshing! If you go to Hachinohe, please be sure to visit! 🕊 #Shrine　#Temple　#Kabushima

Address: 8-8-40 Konakano, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0802 Atmosphere/Facilities: I went on a cafe tour in Hachinohe! There were lots of dried flowers and it had a very stylish atmosphere! There was an eating area on the second floor and you paid on the first floor! The sandwiches were made with French bread and were very tasty and stylish! Please come and visit! #retrotownscape #cafetour #cafe Hachinohe's townscape had a country feel and a retro feel! #summertrip

This is Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. ⛩ Kabushima Shrine enshrines Benzaiten and has long been worshipped by local people as the guardian deity of prosperous business and safe fishing. The "Kabuagari Hyotan Omamori" charm is popular because the "Kabu" in Kabushima and the "Kabu" in Kabushima are pronounced the same. It is also a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls and has been designated a national natural monument. 🕊 The sea is nearby and the view is amazing. ◎ #Shrine #AomoriTourism #AomoriPrefecture #KabushimaShrine #SummerShortTrip #BreakingSight

~Hachinohe is a city of books📚~ 📍Hachinohe, Aomori . The last post from my trip to Aomori! The last one is a slightly unexpected sight of Hachinohe. . Hachinohe City is promoting itself as a city of books as part of its urban development. I could see this all over Hachinohe😌 . . Photo 1: #HotelGlobalViewHachinohe The lounge of the hotel where I happened to be staying. I discovered a stylish bookshelf👀 It was a cozy space. It's a business hotel, but don't underestimate it🧐 . Photos 2-3: #HachinoheBookCenter It's said to be a base for a life with books. The stylish facility also has hammocks😲 I read a book there while relaxing👌 There's also a lovely cafe on-site. Why not spend some relaxing time with a cup of coffee☕️? #Hachinohe #cafe

~Hachinohe's kitchen, a fresh fish theme park~ 📍Hasshoku Center . Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. A city that boasts one of the largest catch volumes in the country, and where seafood is delicious🐟 . When that happens, the market is something you can't miss! In Hachinohe, there is a market called [Hasshoku Center] and very fresh ingredients were gathered◎ A market like this is exciting😆 . We tried the "Nokke Don"🍴 You choose your favorite sashimi and have it made into a seafood bowl👌 We went in the morning, and were happy to be able to eat delicious seafood in the morning . There were many local people there, I thought it was truly the kitchen of Hachinohe!😌 #Hachinohe #Hasshoku Center #Souvenir

[Wandering in Northeast Japan] Roshima Shrine, where you can get close to seagulls The Roshima Shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, sits on Roshima. Built that year for peace at sea and abundant fishing, one of the amulets was also very popular because the transliteration of the word "wu" (kabu) in Wudao is the same as the stock pronunciation. Unfortunately, the shrine was damaged by a fire in November 2015. The original site is being renovated to prohibit visitors and is not expected to reopen until 2020. However, the nearby waterfront park can still be visited, and operations at the shrine have been moved to temporary stalls nearby. The blessing of the black-tailed gull The Roshima Shrine is at the same time a habitat for tens of thousands of black-tailed gulls. All the white dots in the picture are actually black-tailed gulls, can you count how many? According to All About Japan, being "air raided" by a black-tailed gull is actually a good intention, and if you are "hit" to the tourist information office there is a commemorative plaque to prove it. However, if you want to protect yourself, it is best to wear an umbrella to protect yourself. How exactly do you pronounce the word 島? Many people misunderstand the word "嶋" as the word "鳩". In fact, the correct pronunciation is "岛" (dou2), which means "岛". In addition, "嶌" and "㠀" have the same pronunciation and meaning. Artist Hina Kojima is also pronounced in the same way. Address: 56-2 Ojishakocho, Hachito-shi, Aomori Prefecture Available at: https://hachinohe-kanko.com/tw/kanko_data/kabushima-jinja Nearby Transportation: About 15 minutes walk from JR Hachito Line Shako Station, however the service runs about an hour. #bucketlist #tbt #HyperAir

📅 Travel itinerary 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Day 1: ❶ Towada Art Center ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 40km, approx. 50 minutes ↓ ❷ Kabushima Shrine Day 2: ❶ Butsugaura ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 71km, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes ↓ ❷ Osorezan Sacred Site Day 3: ❶ Takayama Inari Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 20km, approx. 30 minutes ↓ ❷ Kizukuri Station ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 9km, approx. 15 minutes ↓ ❸ Fujimi Lake Park Tsuru no Mai Bridge ↓ ↓🚗Approx. 22km, approx. 35 minutes ↓ ❹ Fujita Memorial Garden ↓ ❺ Taisho Romantic Cafe 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 🏨 Accommodations 🔹Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hachinohe 📍1-1 Yokamachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0086 🔹Park Inn Goshogawara Elm City 📍6-6-12 Karakasayanagi Fujimaki, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, 037-0004 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙 ... 🍴 Gourmet Spot 🔹 Taisho Romantic Cafe Room 📍 8-1 Kamishirogin-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-8207 Fujita Memorial Garden Western-style Building 1F It gets very crowded, so we recommend making a reservation in advance 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 ... 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 📌 Useful information 🔹 About the parking lot at Towada Art Center Towada City Nishi-Nibancho Parking Lot 📍 8 Nishi-Nibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, 034-0082 Free parking tickets are distributed to those who pay to visit the museum Museum Parking Lot 📍 6-19 Nishi-Nibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, 034-0082 Free parking lot for museum visitors Please park your camper or motorcycle here *Please check the website for details 🔹Hotokegaura Parking Lot 📍 039-4712 Nagao, Sai Village, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-4712 Walk to Butsugaura via the promenade (mountain path) 🚶 About 600m Going (downhill) about 20 minutes Return (uphill) about 40 minutes *We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as you will be walking ⚠️Watch out for bears 🔹Fujimi Lake Park, Tsuru no Mai Bridge Admission is free If you are going by car or using a paid parking lot, it is 300 yen for regular cars for 30 minutes or more, and 1,000 yen for vehicles with a height of 2.5m or more 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙 Access Towada Art Center 📍10-9 Nishinibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, 034-0082 Kabushima Shrine 📍031-0841 56 Same, Samemachi, Hachinohe, Aomori Hotokegaura 📍039-4712, Nagagonuido, Saimura, Shimokitagun, Aomori Osorezan Bodaiji Temple 📍035-0021, 3-2 Usoriyama, Tanabe, Mutsu, Aomori Takayama Inari Shrine 📍038-3305, 14-7-1 Washinozawa, Ushigatamachi, Tsugaru, Aomori Kizoku Station 📍038-3158, Kizuku Fusamatsu, Tsugaru, Aomori Fujimi Lake Park, Tsuru no Mai Bridge 📍038-3542, 81-150 Mawarizeki Osawa, Tsurutamachi, Kitatsugarugun, Aomori Fujita Memorial Garden 📍036-8357 8-1 Kamishirogin-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture Taisho Romantic Cafe 📍8-1 Kamishirogin-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-8207 1F Fujita Memorial Garden Western-style Building #Domestic travel #Aomori #Art museum #Temples and shrines

#summervacay **Why This Shrine is Unlike Any Other?** This tiny island shrine doesn't just host divine spirits—it's home to **Japan's largest black-tailed gull colony** (30,000+ birds!) that nest right beside the torii gates. Summer transforms it into a living theater of swooping wings and fluffy chicks learning to fly. --- ### **🕊️ Your Perfect Visit Plan** #### **Golden Hour Magic (5:30-7:30 AM)** - **Sacred Crossing:** Walk the stone causeway at low tide as dawn lights the Pacific - **Priest's Ritual:** Watch the morning **hama-mochi offering** to the gulls (6 AM daily) - **Photo Secret:** Stand near the **red torii** at sunrise for silhouetted gulls in flight #### **Midday Exploration** - **10:00 AM - Gull University:** At the free **observation center**, learn why these birds are considered **Shinto messengers** - **11:30 AM - Lucky Charms:** Buy unique **umineko (gull) ema** plaques from the shrine office #### **Tide-Dependent Adventures** - **High Tide:** The island feels properly isolated (great for meditation) - **Low Tide:** Explore tidal pools teeming with **hermit crabs and sea stars** --- ### **💰 Budget Breakdown** - **Entry:** Free (donation box at shrine) - **Gull Feed:** ¥100/bag (sold at causeway entrance) - **Transport:** ¥500 roundtrip bus from Hachinohe Station --- ### **⚠️ Pro Tips for Bird Lovers** - **Protect Your Head:** Free plastic helmets available (gulls get territorial!) - **Silent Bonus:** Quiet visitors often spot **rare black-winged stilts** in the marshes - **Summer Special:** July-August brings **fledgling flight lessons**—hilarious to watch **Why You'll Remember This?** ✅ **Gulls so close** you feel their wingbeats ✅ **Ancient Shinto rituals** performed with live birds ✅ **Tanesashi Coast views** that'll steal your breath **Tag your visit #GullParadise!** 🌊⛩️ *(Afterward, cool off with Hachinohe's famous **reimen chilled noodles**!)*

#summervacay **Why Visit in Summer?** From May to August, **30,000 black-tailed gulls** transform this tiny island into a living snowstorm of wings and cries—a Shinto-meets-nature spectacle found nowhere else in Japan. Time your visit for the **umineko (sea gull) nesting frenzy**! --- ### **🌊 Your Perfect Umineko Encounter** #### **5:30 AM - Dawn with the Birds** - **Low Tide Walk:** Cross the stone causeway as the sun rises (free entry before 8 AM) - **Sacred Ritual:** Watch priests scatter **hama-mochi** (beach rice cakes) for the gulls at 6 AM #### **7:00 AM - Shrine Secrets** - **Pray for Sailors:** Leave an **ema (plaque)** shaped like a fishing boat - **Find the "Lucky Beak"** – A weathered gull statue hidden behind the main hall #### **9:00 AM - Seabird Science** - **Visitor Center:** Peer through telescopes at chicks hatching (June-July only) - **Local Breakfast:** Try **tsugaru-jam senbei** (seagull-shaped crackers) --- ### **💰 Budget Breakdown** - **Entry:** ¥300 (includes gull feed) - **Transport:** ¥500 bus from Hachinohe Station - **Souvenirs:** ¥800 for handmade gull feather charms --- ### **⚠️ Birdwatcher’s Code** - **Wear a Hat:** Gulls are… enthusiastic (free plastic helmets available) - **Silence Pays:** Quieter visitors spot rare **black-winged stilts** in the marsh - **Timing Magic:** High tide = island isolation (check tide tables!) **Why This Beats Typical Shrines?** ✅ **Up-close wildlife** with spiritual ambiance ✅ **Summer-only drama** of chicks learning to fly (July-August) ✅ **Breathtaking 360° views** of Tanesashi Coast **Tag your visit #GullGauntlet!** 🕊️🌅 *(Pair with afternoon **Tanesashi Coast hiking**—just 10 mins away!)*

#summervacay **Why This Hidden Gem?** Where else in Japan can you **stroll flower-filled grasslands that plunge into turquoise waves**? This 12km stretch of Pacific coastline is like Iceland meets Hokkaido—with wild deer, seabird colonies, and zero fences between you and nature’s drama. --- ### **🌿 Your Perfect Coastal Day** #### **Sunrise Start (5:00 AM)** - **Mihono-taki Parking Lot:** Begin at the northern trailhead to catch dawn over **Kabushima Island** (thousands of black-tailed gulls nesting) - **Secret Spot:** The **"Singing Sand" beach** near Yodo Point—squeaks underfoot when dry #### **Morning Exploration** - **8:00 AM - Flower Hunting:** July brings **daylilies & sea thrift**; August blooms with **purple eupatorium** - **10:00 AM - Grassland Picnic:** Grab a **Hachinohe senbei-jiru** (seafood cracker stew) from a roadside stall #### **Afternoon Adventures** - **1:00 PM - Tanesashi Visitor Center:** Rent bikes (¥500/hr) to cruise the **Ocean View Line** - **3:00 PM - Tide Pooling:** Discover **sea stars & hermit crabs** at Shiraiwa Beach --- ### **💰 Budget Tips** - **Transport:** ¥2,500 roundtrip from Hachinohe Station (bus/taxi) - **Food:** ¥1,500 for local specialties like **kabayaki** (grilled saury) - **Extras:** Free walking maps at the visitor center --- ### **⚠️ Nature-Lover’s Checklist** - **Sturdy Shoes:** Volcanic rocks are slippery when wet - **Windbreaker:** Coastal gusts surprise even in summer - **Leave No Trace:** Rare orchids grow here—stay on paths **Why It’s Special?** ✅ **No railings or crowds**—just you and the elements ✅ **Free-range deer** often photobomb your shots ✅ **UNESCO-recognized** as a "natural pasture cultural landscape" **Tag your wander #TanesashiUntamed!** 🌊🦌 *(Detour to **Hachinohe Morning Market** next day for fresh uni donburi!)*

Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. Minato Shokudo is located a 2-minute walk from Mutsuminato Station. It's a popular restaurant that has a line, but I came here because I wanted to eat their Hirame Zuke Don. When I entered the restaurant around 9:30 on a weekday, there were a few seats available, but by the time I left the restaurant, there were about 10 groups waiting. This time, I ordered the Hirame Zuke Don and Squid Sashimi without hesitation. • Hirame Zuke Don ¥1300 • Squid Sashimi ¥650 The Hirame Zuke Don looks delicious, but when I first tried the Hirame Zuke Don, it was really delicious. It was worth coming all the way. It's even more delicious when eaten with the egg yolk on top. The squid sashimi was fresh and very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very calm, and I was able to spend a blissful time. If I go to Hachinohe, I definitely want to go back to this restaurant. Please visit. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍Spot Minato Shokudo 45-1 Kubo, Minatomachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture ☎️ 0178-35-2295🚃2 minutes walk from JR Hachinohe Line Mutsuminato Station Business hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00-14:00 Closed Sunday, Monday #Aomori #Hachinohe #Gourmet #Seafood

#5月好去处2025 Same Station is a local station located in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, and is part of the JR East Hachinohe Line. It is not only an important gateway to famous attractions such as the Tanesashi Coast, Osuka Coast, and the Kameshima Shrine, but also because of the special name of the station ("Same" means "shark" in Japanese), it has become one of the favorite photo spots for railway fans and tourists. The station is small, but clean and cute, with a strong local flavor. After exiting the station, you can walk to the Kameshima Shrine (about 15 minutes) or take a local bus/hike to the multiple observation decks and trails on the Tanesashi Coast. In summer, you can also take the seasonal sightseeing bus "Umineko (Sea Cat)" to connect popular coastal attractions along the line. There are some shops and small cafeterias around the station, and the overall atmosphere is leisurely and quiet, which is very suitable for slow travel. 📍Address: Fukuzawa Kubo, Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 🚃Route: JR Hachinohe Line (about 20 minutes from Hachinohe Station) 🕰️Frequency: Ordinary trains run about once an hour (according to the timetable) 💰Ticket: Take from Hachinohe Station to Same Station for about ¥280 (one way) #Same Station #Hachinohe Station #JR Hachinohe Line #Tanesashi Coast Traffic #Bushima Shrine Entrance #Aomori Station Tour

#5月好去地方2025 Bushima Shrine is located on the seashore of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It is a special shrine built on a small island. It mainly worships Benzaiten and is regarded by locals as a sacred place for blessing gold luck, good marriage and peace at sea. The "Bushima" in the name of the shrine is homophonic with the Japanese word "stock", so it is also regarded by many people as a shrine to pray for investment luck and stock luck, and it is very popular. "Bushima" where the shrine is located was originally an independent island, but now it has been connected to the land through artificial land reclamation, making it convenient for worship. In particular, this is the breeding ground of the national natural monument "Uminoe (ウミネコ)". Every spring and summer, thousands of seagulls fly here to build nests. It is a rare holy place in Japan where people and wild birds coexist. The renovated shrine building reopened in 2020. The exterior is bright and the Pacific Ocean behind it forms a beautiful scenery. If you come to Hachinohe, this is one of the check-in spots that you absolutely cannot miss. If you come here, be careful of seagulls pooping at any time. Umbrellas are also provided under the shrine to block them. 📍Address: 56-2 Same-cho Same, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 🚶Transportation: About 15 minutes walk from JR "Same Station" 🕰️Opening hours: Open all day in the territory (about 09:00-16:00 for the granting place) 💰Admission fee: Free (prayer and amulet are charged separately) #Bushima Shrine #Hachinohe Attractions #Black-tailed Gull Shrine #Golden Luck Shrine #Aomori Shrine #Sanriku Coast Faith #Taneshi Coast Tourism

Ashigezaki Observatory is located in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, along the Tanesashi Coastline. This scenic spot offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged coastline of Tanesashi, making it a hidden gem for enjoying sunrises, watching waves, and admiring seasonal flowers. The observatory is built on the site of an old Japanese military bunker and features walking paths and railings, ensuring safety and ease of access. From the observation platform, visitors can take in panoramic views of Osuga Coast, Tanesashi Grassland, and the vast Pacific Ocean. In spring and summer, the area is adorned with blooming wildflowers and refreshing sea breezes, creating a soothing atmosphere. During winter, the contrast between the crashing waves and the desolate rocky coastline offers a unique aesthetic. Nearby, there is a simple rest area and informational boards that provide insights into the local nature, history, and geography. It’s also a great spot to pause during a hike. 📍Address: Akabane, Same Town, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 🚶Directions: About a 25-minute walk from JR "Same Station" or a 30-minute walk from "Tanesashi Coast Station" 🕰️Opening Hours: Open all day (no nighttime lighting) 💰Admission: Free