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Hakkōda-san (八甲田山) | 100 Famous Japanese Mountains #011

Walk through beautiful uplands like paradise above clouds in Tōhoku

The flower garden of Narthecium spreading in the marshes area is splendid.
The flower garden of Narthecium spreading in the marshes area is splendid.

Hakkōda-san has 18 mountains with Ō-dake as the main peak, and many hikers aim to clime Ō-dake. There are marshes around beautiful uplands, and many hikers are visiting from early summer to autumn. Although the altitude is about 1500 m, it is an elegant mountain suitable for “100 Famous Japanese Mountains”.

Detailed Data of Hakkōda-san (八甲田山)

Ido-dake has a large crater.
Ido-dake has a large crater.

AREA: Towada city, Aomori city Aomori prefecture, Japan
HIGHEST POINT: 1585 m, Mt. Ō-dake
LEVEL OF COURSE: ★☆☆
PLAN: Day Hike
DURATION: 4 hour 35 minutes
DISTANCE: About 9 km
DIFFERENCE OF ELEVATION: 685 m
ENDURANCE: ★☆☆
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: ★☆☆
BEST SEASON: Mid-June to October

Hakkōda-san’s Hiking Course Map

Hakkōda-san's Hiking Course | When clicked, an enlarged view opens in a separate tab.
Hakkōda-san’s Hiking Course | When clicked, an enlarged view opens in a separate tab.

The source of above the three maps are “Digital Japan Web System” of The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. The maps were edited a author of this blog.
In Japanese: これらの3枚の地図は国土地理院の電子国土Webシステムから配信されたものをこのブログの著者が加工したものである。

How to travel to Hakkōda-san (Sugayu Hot Spring)

the total amount: about 2680 JPY

Aomori Station (青森駅)
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JR Bus (about 1 hour and a half): 1340 JPY
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Sugayu Hot Spring Bus Station (酸ヶ湯温泉バス停)

Inquire:

JR Bus Tōhoku (JR東北バス) 017-773-5722

By Car:

From Tohoku Expressway / Aomori IC via National Route 103, about 28 km from “Hakkōda · Towada Lake Gold Line” to Hakkōda Ropeway

Paking Lot Infomation:

There is a free large parking lot at Sugaya Hot Spring about 100 meters from Lake Towada.

Surrounding Inn:

Sugaya Hotspring Ryokan (酸ヶ湯温泉旅館)

A hot spring built 300 years ago. It is famous for “Hiba Sennin Buro” in the large public bath. There are four bathtubs with different sources, so you can enjoy them slowly.

Tel: 017-738-6400

Fee: 1230 yen with half board, 600 yen Day-use hot springs

Adress: 50 Suyusawa Minami-arakawa-yama Kokuyūrin Arakawa Aomori city, Aomori (青森県青森市荒川南荒川山国有林酸湯沢50」)

Access: Just a short walk from Sugayu Hot Spring Bus Station (酸ヶ湯温泉バス停)

Hot Springs After Hiking

Hotel Jogakura

Official Web Site: https://www.jogakura.com/en/

Northern European style hotel surrounded by beech forests facing mountain stream.
Clear air has a pleasant outdoor bath.
Accommodation is also available.

Tel: 017-738-0658

Adress: Hakkōda-san-chu Arakawa, Aomori (青森県青森市荒川八甲田山中)

Opening hour: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm

Fee: 1000 JPY for day-use hot springs

Access: Just a short walk from Jogakura Hot Spring Bus Stop (城ヶ倉温泉バス停) on foot.

Mount Iwaki (岩木山) | 100 Famous Japanese Mountains #010

Famous Peak of Tugaru being loved by locals with beautiful mountain range

Mt. Iwaki form 9th station. Climb up a steep slope and head to the summit.
Mt. Iwaki form 9th station. Climb up a steep slope and head to the summit.

Mt.Iwaki is in the middle of the Tsugaru plain, a mountain loved by locals for a long time. Because the shape of the mountain changes greatly depending on the viewing angle, they boast that “the shape that can be seen from my town is the best”. The Iwaki shrine built at the foot of the mountain is called “The Nikkō of the North” because it is gorgeously decorated. On the top of the mountain Iwaki rear shrine is enshrined.

Detailed Data of Mount Iwaki (岩木山)

On the top of the mountain Iwaki rear shrine is enshrined.
On the top of the mountain Iwaki rear shrine is enshrined.

AREA: Hirosaki city, Aomori prefecture, Japan
HIGHEST POINT: 1625 m, Mt. Iwaki
LEVEL OF COURSE: ★☆☆
PLAN: Day Hike
DURATION: 1 hour 55 minutes
DISTANCE: About 2 km
DIFFERENCE OF ELEVATION: 375 m
ENDURANCE: ★☆☆
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: ★☆☆
BEST SEASON: Mid-June to October

Mt. Iwaki’s Hiking Course Map

Mt. Iwaki's Hiking Course Map | When clicked, an enlarged view opens in a separate tab.
Mt. Iwaki’s Hiking Course Map | When clicked, an enlarged view opens in a separate tab.

The source of above the three maps are “Digital Japan Web System” of The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. The maps were edited a author of this blog.
In Japanese: これらの3枚の地図は国土地理院の電子国土Webシステムから配信されたものをこのブログの著者が加工したものである。

How to travel to Mt. Iwaki 8 Station (Sky Line Lift Station)

the total amount: about 4080 JPY

Hirosaki Station (弘前駅)
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Konan Bus (about 1 hour): 1040 JPY
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Dake Hot Spring Bus Station (岳温泉前バス停)
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Konan Bus Shuttle Bsu (about 30 minutes): 1000 JPY
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Sky Line 8th Bus Station (スカイライン八合目バス停)

Inquire:

Konan Bus (弘南バス) 0172-36-5061

By Car:

It is approximately 33km from Tohoku Expressway · Hirosaki Owani IC.
Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline up to the 8 station.
The price of the skyline is 1,800 yen.

Paking Lot Infomation:

the 8 station has a free parking lot.

Surrounding Inn:

Yama-no Holel (山のホテル)

There is a hot spring with strong smell of sulfur. Large bath tub made of natural cypress can relax slowly. There is a souvenir shop in front of the hotel.

Tel: 0172-83-2329

Opening: Mid-June to Mid-October

Fee: 10950 yen with half board, 500 yen Day-use hot springs

Adress: 19 Tokiwano Yunosawa Hirosaki city, Aomori (青森県弘前市常盤野湯ノ沢19)

Access: Just a short walk from Gaku Hot Spring Bus Stop (岳温泉バス停)

Hot Springs After Hiking

Asobe no Mori Iwaki Sō (アソベの森 いわき荘)

Official Web Site: http://www.iwakisou.or.jp/en/index.html

If you slowly soak in Hyakusawa Hot Spring which is known as “Netu no Yu” and has been popular with local people for a long time, you will heal the tiring of hiking.

Tel: 0172-83-2215

Adress: 28-29 Terasawa Hyakuzawaji ōji Hirosaki city, Aomori (青森県弘前市大字百沢字寺沢28-29)

Opening hour: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Closed: Open Year Around

Fee: 1020 JPY

Access: Just a short walk from Iwaki-sō Bus Stop (いわき荘前バス停) on foot.