By Air

From Tokyo
Tokyo (Haneda) - Misawa (1 hr. 10 min.), or Tokyo (Haneda) - Aomori (1 hr. 10 min.)
From Osaka, Nagoya
Osaka (Kansai, Itami) - Misawa (1 hr. 30 min.), or Osaka (Kansai, Itami) - Aomori (1 hr. 30 min.)
Nagoya - Aomori (1 hr. 20 min.)
here are direct flights to Aomori from Sapporo, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka

By train

The Tohoku Shinkansen provides hourly service from Tokyo station to Hachinohe. Trains are all-reserved and are known as Hayate trains. The trains only stop at major stations such as Ueno, Omiya, Sendai and Morioka prior to reaching Hachinohe, then continue on to Aomori.
Hayate trains from Tokyo reach Hachinohe in three hours and cost ¥15,400 each way. For foreign tourists making the trip from Tokyo, the better deal is to purchase a JR East Rail Pass or the national Japan Rail Pass. Beware that the Hayate trains are coupled to Akita-bound Komachi trains, which split at Morioka, so be sure you're in the right train and car when boarding.

By bus

Towada Kanko Bus and Kokusai Kogyo bus operate an overnight bus service to Hachinohe from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro (9 hours from Tokyo Station, ¥9500 one way, ¥17100 round trip).

Castle of the Nanbu family, Kushibiki Hachimangu Shrine maintains a national treasure armor, Marient (Hachinohe City Marine Biology Museum), Hachinohe-shi Jomon Gakushu-kan Museum, Hachinohe Museum

Castle of the Nanbu family

Historic Nejo Plaza: resident castle of the Nanbu family, the leader of the Tohoku region
The ruins of the resident castle built in 1334 by Nanbu Moroyuki who ruled the Oshu region in the 14th century. Remains of the building, gates, walls, and fence were found during the 11 years of excavation conducted between 1978 and 1988. Currently, the main hall, stable, blacksmith's workshop, and the shed have been replicated.

Kushibiki Hachimangu Shrine maintains a national treasure armor

Known to have been built in 1648, this historic shrine is associated with the Nanbu clan. Surrounded by old trees, the worship hall, the main hall and the Nandai-mon Gate stand quietly, giving the premises a solemn atmosphere. In the treasure hall are the armors which are designated national treasures and other valuable cultural assets.
Treasure Hall Admission 300 yen / Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Marient (Hachinohe City Marine Biology Museum)

At the Umineko Theater, a 3D screen and audio system are used to introduce life in the sea of Hachinohe. There are other sections of interest and an observation deck restaurant on the 4th floor where visitors can enjoy the view of Kabushima Island and Hachinohe Harbor while sampling local cuisine.

Hachinohe-shi Jomon Gakushu-kan Museum (Korekawa Archaeological Museum, Hachinohe History and Folk Museum)

Hachinohe is known for the abundance of relics from the Jomon period (circa 10,000 B.C. - circa 300 B.C.), and among the findings are the well-known ruins of Korekawa from the late Jomon period. This museum introduces life from the Jomon period using models and videos. In the information center are computer terminals to help obtain more detailed references of the ruins and findings. The adjacent Korekawa Archaeological Museum and Hachinohe History and Folk Museum display findings as well.

Hachinohe Museum

This museum is divided into four zones. The Archaeological Exhibit Room has displays of utensils used in daily life from the Jomon period (circa 10,000 B.C. - circa 300 B.C.) through the Heian period (794 - 1185). The History Exhibit Room introduces items related to the Nanbu clan found at the Nejo Castle site. The Folk Exhibit Room features references pertaining to the history of Hachinohe's fishing, farming, and business industry as well as traditional art forms of the area. The Intangible Reference Room is where visitors can listen to Hachinohe's folk songs, folk tales, children's songs, and the local dialect.
 

April - October

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