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

#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 At Hasshoku Center, you can grill and eat the seafood you buy on the spot! There is a fee to rent a grilling area (I think it's 400 yen per person), but it's very convenient because you can go to the counter and rent it for the day! It's a luxury to be able to eat fresh seafood from Hachinohe on the spot! Oysters were also super cheap, starting at 200 yen! They were delicious 😸🦀 #FreeSpot#Seafood#Oysters#HarvestingExperience#Aomori #RetroStreetScenery

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

#JapanTravelGuide Aomori Prefecture, located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, is surrounded by ocean on three sides and is a treasure trove of magnificent nature. If you're planning a trip to Aomori or are interested in it, please use this guide. 🔸Area: Towada City, Hirosaki City, Mutsu City, Shimokita District 　　　　Kitatsugaru District, Tsugaru City, Hachinohe City ──────────────────────── 🔸Duration: 3 days ─────────────────────── 🔸Transportation: Personal car ─────────────────────── This time, we visited 8 spots. 🔹Day 1 ❶ 12:30 Towada Art Center ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 40km, Approx. 50 minutes ↓ ❷ 15:00 Kabushima Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 7km, Approx. 15 minutes ↓ ❸ 4:20 PM Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hachinohe · · • • • ✤ • • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • • · · · • • • • ✤ • • • • · · 🍀Tourist Spots 🔸Towada Art Center 📍10-9 Nishinibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, 034-0082 🔸Kabushima Shrine 📍56 Same, Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0841 🏨Accommodation 🔸Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hachinohe 📍1-1 Yokamachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0086 📌Useful Information Towada Art Center Parking Information 🔸Towada City Nishinibancho Parking Lot 📍034-0082 8 Nishinibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture Free parking tickets are distributed to paying museum visitors. 🔸 Museum Parking Lot 📍 6-19 Nishinibancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, 034-0082 Free parking for museum visitors. Please park campers and motorcycles here. *Please check the website for details. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹 Day 2 ❶ 11:30 Hotokegaura Parking Lot, Hotokegaura ↓ ↓ 🚗Approximately 71 km, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes ↓ ❷ 14:30 Osorezan Sacred Site ↓ ↓ 🚗Approximately 150 km, approximately 2 hours 50 minutes (toll road) ↓ ❸ Park Inn Goshogawara Elm City · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · 🍀Tourist Spots 🔸Hotokegaura 📍Seiishi National Forest, Nagagonoudo, Sai Village, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture, 039-4712 🔸Osorezan Bodaiji Temple 📍3-2 Usoriyama, Tanabe, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, 035-0021 🏨Accommodation 🔸Park Inn Goshogawara Elm City 📍Karakasayanagi Fujimaki, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, 037-0004 66-12 📌 Useful Information 🔸 Hotokegaura Parking Lot 📍 〒039-4712, Chogo, Sai Village, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture Walk approximately 600m downhill to Hotokegaura (mountain trail) Approximately 20 minutes Return (uphill) approximately 40 minutes ※Please note that this is a walking trip, so we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. ⚠️Beware of bears · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹Day 3 ❶ 8:30 Takayama Inari Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚗Approximately 20km, approximately 30 minutes ↓ ❷ 10:00 Kizuku Station ↓ ↓ 🚗Approximately 9km, approximately 15 minutes ↓ ❸ 10:30 Fujimi Lake Park, Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge ↓ ↓ 🚗Approximately 22km, approximately 35 minutes ↓ ❹ 12:00 Fujita Memorial Garden, Taisho Romantic Cafe · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • • • ✤ • • • · · 🍀Tourist Spots 🔸Takayama Inari Shrine 📍147-1 Washinozawa, Ushigata-cho, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, 038-3305 🔸Kizukuri Station 📍Kizukuri Fusamatsu, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, 038-3158 🔸Fujimi Lake Park, Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge 📍038-3542 Mawari Osawa, Tsuruta-machi, Kitatsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture 81-150 🔸Fujita Memorial Garden 📍8-1 Kamishirogane-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8357 🍴Gourmet Spots 🔸Taisho Romantic Cafe 📍8-1 Kamishirogane-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8207 Fujita Memorial Garden Western-Style Building, 1st Floor *Please note: This place gets very busy, so we recommend making a reservation in advance. 📌Useful Information 🔹Fujimi Lake Park - Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge Admission is free. If you are driving or using the paid parking lot, the fee is 300 yen for standard-sized vehicles over 30 minutes, 1000 yen for vehicles over 2.5 meters tall. #DomesticTravel #GirlsTrip #SoloTravel #Aomori #Museum #Temples & Shrines #Gourmet

#asiabudgetchallenge Takaiwa Tenbōdai Observatory, is perched atop a 42 m high rocky promontory—Tanesashi Coast’s highest viewpoint—offering sweeping panoramas of the Pacific, grassy plains below, and nearby fishing ports nestled along the shoreline. Accessible via a short hike through a torii‑lined trail, this secluded lookout rewards visitors with stunning sunrise or sunset vistas. Rough Budget: • Admission: Free • Transport: ~¥500 by train to Tanesashi‑Kaigan Station plus 20‑min walk (~1.5 km)   Travel Tip: Arrive early for peaceful solitude and sea mist at dawn, and follow the trail downhill past coastal wildflowers for a scenic loop back.

#asiabudgetchallenge The Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe, Aomori, is a scenic stretch of rugged shoreline, grassy meadows, and dramatic cliffs, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Known for its natural beauty, the area is part of the Sanriku Fukko National Park and features well-maintained walking trails, wildflowers in spring, and a peaceful beach for picnics or tide-pooling. Rough Budget: Free entry; bus from JR Hachinohe Station ~¥500. Travel Tip: Visit during early morning for sea mist and fewer crowds; ideal for photographers and nature lovers.

#asiabudgetchallenge The Hachinohe City Museum, located at the historic Nejo Castle ruins in northern Hachinohe, showcases the region’s rich archaeology, history, folklore, and intangible cultural heritage . Highlights include artifacts from the Tangotai Kofun Cluster (an Important Cultural Property), immersive Jōmon-period exhibits, and interactive galleries featuring local festivals, dialects, and school songs. Rough Budget: – Admission: ¥250 for adults; ¥150 for high‑school/university students; free for junior high and younger. – Transport: ~15 min by car or bus from JR Hachinohe Station; onsite parking available (24 standard, 5 bus). Travel Tip: Join a free volunteer-guided tour (about 60 min) for deeper insights into the Nejo Ruins and museum exhibits—especially engaging for history lovers and families

#asiabudgetchallenge Kabushima Shrine sits atop a verdant hill overlooking the sea in Hachinohe, Aomori. Originally built in 1269 to honor Benzaiten, its rebuilt pavilion (completed in 2020) now crowns the former island, which is home each spring to 30,000–40,000 black‑tailed gulls nesting around the red torii gate—considered divine messengers of fortune. Rough Budget: – Admission: Free – Transport: JR Same Station → 15‑min walk (~¥300–¥500) or short taxi ride Travel Tip: Visit between April and July to witness the nesting gulls. Bring an umbrella—in case of lucky droppings, you can obtain a “good‑luck certificate” at the shrine office

#JapanTravelGuide Mujima Shrine, located at the northernmost point of Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Known as a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls, it was designated a national natural monument during the Taisho era as the "Kabushima Black-tailed Gull Breeding Ground." Originally an isolated island, the island was reclaimed by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1942, resulting in its current landmass. Enshrining Benzaiten, the shrine has long been worshipped by locals as the guardian deity of prosperous business and safe fishing. Since the "kabu" (turnip) in Kabushima and the "kabu" (stock) are pronounced the same, it is said to bring good fortune in terms of increasing stock prices and popularity. There is a "lucky pilgrimage" (unkai meguri) where you can pray by circling the main shrine three times before praying. During breeding season, black-tailed gull droppings rain down from the sky. Don't worry, free umbrellas are available to protect you from the black-tailed gulls' droppings. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · ① Information Sign ② Entrance to the Shrine ③ Komainu (Guardian Dogs) ④ Entrance to the Main Hall ⑤ Chozuya (Purification Pavilion) ⑥ Main Hall ⑦ Free Umbrella Rental Area · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍56-2 Same, Oaza Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0841 #Aomori #DomesticTravel #Temples & Shrines #GirlsTrip

✓ Kabushima Shrine Located in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, Kabushima Shrine is a famous shrine dedicated to seagulls. It sits atop Kabushima Island at the northernmost tip of Tanesashi Coast and boasts a rich history and cultural significance. The shrine enshrines Benzaiten, the goddess of fortune and protector of business prosperity and fishing safety, and has been deeply revered by locals for generations. In addition to being a place of worship for fishermen, Kabushima Shrine is also a natural breeding ground for black-tailed gulls, a nationally protected species. The sight of countless gulls soaring in the sky is truly spectacular, but visitors are advised to carry an umbrella to avoid unexpected "attacks" from bird droppings. Transportation: From JR Hachinohe Line Same Station, it's a 15-minute walk, or you can take the Tanesashi Coast Sightseeing Bus "Black-tailed Gull" and get off at the "Kabushima Seaside Park" stop.