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Aomori Airport · Pickup / Return
Spring: Aomori In, Akita Out — Hirosaki Cherry Blossoms & Shirakami
A spring blossom route across Tohoku, from Hirosaki Park to Juniko and the samurai streets of Kakunodate.
- Suggested days
- 4
- Total distance
- 520 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 520 km over 4 days, roughly 130 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
Aomori Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Aomori Airport → Hirosaki
Hirosaki Park
Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki
Suggested stay: 3 hours
Parking: Lots fill fast during the blossom festival; try the civic hall car park
DAY 2
Hirosaki → Shirakami → Juniko
Aoike, Juniko
Fukaura, Nishitsugaru
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Juniko car park, JPY 500
Senjojiki Coast
Fukaura, Nishitsugaru
Suggested stay: 40 min
Parking: Free roadside parking
DAY 3
Fukaura → Oga Peninsula
Nyudozaki Cape
Nyudozaki, Oga
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking
Oga Namahage Museum
Mayama, Oga
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking
DAY 4
Oga → Kakunodate → Akita Airport
Kakunodate Samurai District
Kakunodate, Semboku
Suggested stay: 2.5 hours
Parking: Town car park, JPY 500
Akita Airport
Arrival / Return
FAQ
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