Recommended Drive Course
Akita Airport · Pickup / Return
Summer: Akita In, Aomori Out — Lake Tazawa, Hachimantai & Oirase
A cool summer mountain route over the Hachimantai Aspite Line and along the Oirase Stream.
- Suggested days
- 4
- Total distance
- 540 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 540 km over 4 days, roughly 135 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Akita Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Akita Airport → Lake Tazawa
Tatsuko Statue, Lake Tazawa
Nishiki, Semboku
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking
DAY 2
Lake Tazawa → Hachimantai
Hachimantai Aspite Line
Hachimantai, Iwate
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Free parking at the summit rest house
DAY 3
Hachimantai → Lake Towada → Oirase
Oirase Stream, Ishigedo to Nenokuchi
Okuse, Towada
Suggested stay: 2.5 hours
Parking: Free parking at Ishigedo rest area
DAY 4
Lake Towada → Aomori → Airport
Nebuta Museum WA RASSE
Yasukata, Aomori
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Paid on-site parking
Aomori Airport
Arrival / Return
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