19 days in Hachinohe Itinerary

Tourism in Hachinohe centers around the port city's scenic coastline, lively food markets, and picturesque island with thousands of black-tailed gulls.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Tatehana Wharf Asaichi Hachinohe and Hachinohe City Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Hachinohe side-trips: Oirase-cho (Shimoda Park & Oirase-cho Ginkgo Park), Towada (Choshi Otaki Waterfall, Ashura no Nagare, &more) and Oyu Stone Circle (in Kazuno). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Hachinohe City Historic Site Nejo Square, don't miss a visit to Kushihiki Hachiman-gū Shrine, walk around Misawa City Shiminnomori Park, and take in panoramic vistas at Greht Tower Minato.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Hakodate Airport. December in Hachinohe sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.