The Iwaki-gawa River originates from the Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and empties into the Sea of Japan after moisturizing the apple orchards along its banks and the farmlands of the Tsugaru Plain. Because of The Iwaki-gawa River, it supports 20% of Japan‘s apple production in Japan and the rich Jomon and rice cultivation culture of the Tsugaru Peninsula.
In this tour, we will trace the drop of water that was born in the Shirakami-Sanchi, hike through the native forests of Japanese beech, paddle through the fields of the Tsugaru Plain, and experience the history and culture of the Tsugaru Plain by cycling. The tour will cover a distance of more than 100 kilometers in 4 days and 3 nights using the Light Triathlon (walking, cycling, and canoeing) to experience Aomori’s nature, history, and customs.
Now, join us on a 101-kilometer journey connecting the water cycle and Tsugaru culture!
- Day 1
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9:15 Gather at Hirosaki Station
[Cab Transit] Hirosaki Station – Aqua Green Village ANMON
[Trekking] World Heritage Diameter Beech Forest Walking Path
[Lunch] “Yamasuke bento,” which is inspired by matagi-meshi (rice cooked with matagi).
[Cycling] Aqua Green Village ANMON – Shirakami Miyamako
[Kayaking] Shirakami Miyama Lake
[Cycling] Shirakami Miyamako – to the hotel
[Dinner] (on your own)
[Hotel](on your own) (1) Asobe no Mori Iwaki Sou (2) Shirakamikan - Day 2
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[Yoga] Morning yoga with a view of Mt.
[Breakfast] (on your own)
[Cycling] Apple Field – Apple Park
[Lunch ] Rice with apple
[Cycling] Zenrin Street – Fujita Memorial Garden
[Cafetime]Apple Pie
[Walking] Hirosaki Castle
[Cycling] Hirosaki Castle – Hotel
[Dinner](on your own): Tsugaru Shamisen Izakaya or Hirosaki French cuisine
[Hotel] (on your own) (1) Art Hotel Hirosaki City (2) Ishiba Ryokan - Day 3
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[Yoga] Morning Yoga at Zen Temple
[Breakfast] (on your own)
[Kayaking] Fujisaki Town – Iwaki River – Tsuruta Town
[Lunch] Special lunch box
[Cycling] Tsurunomai Bridge – Goshogawara Station – Hotel
[Dinner] (on your own)
(on your own) (1) Grand Mer Sankaiso (2) Kanagi Genki Mura - Day 4
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[Yoga] Morning Yoga
[Breakfast] (on your own)
[Cycling] Hotel – Lake Jusan
[Lunch] Shijimi Ramen
[Cab Transit] Shin-Aomori Station or Aomori Airport
15:00 Dismissal Shin-Aomori Station or Aomori Airport*Lodging and dinner are not included in the tour.
*We recommend that you stay at facilities in (1) or (2) due to the setting of the course.
Plan Details
| Plan Name | Aomori Iwakigawa River Adventure Tour |
| Holding period | May-October |
| Tours Area | Shirakami Sanchi (Nishimeya Village) – Hirosaki City, etc. – Jusanko (Goshogawara) |
| degree of difficulty | ★★ |
| the time required | 4 days and 3 nights *The course may be shortened or the tour cancelled if the guide deems it dangerous due to weather or road conditions. |
| Capacity and minimum number of participants | 4 to 6 persons |
| Price | 6 participants: ￥160,000 per person 5 participants: ￥190,000 per person 4 participants: ￥210,000 per person *Prices are per person (tax included) [Includes] Lunch (4 meals) for the duration of the tour Transportation (including cabs, trains, etc.) from the meeting place to the breakup location Rental fee (bike, helmet, kayak, life jacket, etc.) Interpreter (English or Chinese) [Not included] Insurance, lodging, breakfast, dinner For more than 7 people, please contact us |
| Various Guides | Accompanied by |
| support car | Accompanied by |
| meeting place | JR Hirosaki Station 1 Omote-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori 036-8096 GoogleMap |
| Cautions/Confirmations | Cycling is limited to those who are at least 150cm tall due to equipment limitations. Please fill out the prescribed application form before the start of the tour. TS insurance has been purchased for all equipment used, and liability insurance has been purchased for guided tours. However, we recommend that participants purchase various types of insurance, as we will not be able to provide coverage beyond what is covered by the insurance. If the guide determines that the tour is dangerous due to weather or road conditions, the course may be shortened or the tour may not be conducted, taking your safety into consideration first. We ask for your understanding and understanding in advance. |
| Cancellation Charges | Cancellation Fee On the day of the event: 100% of the total fee The day before: 80%. 2-7 days prior: 50%. 8-21 days prior: 30%. Up to 22 days in advance: not required Cancellation without notice: 100%. |