Extra Information:
The trail is relatively easy to follow and you shouldn’t get lost if you use the Avenza digital map linked below.
Post hike bath: Asamushi is often called the “Atami of Tōhoku” and there are many options for baths, from the Michi no Eki across the street over to the public bathhouse Matsu no Yu behind the station. However, if you’re looking for a really nice outdoor bath with good facilities, then I recommend Tatsumikan.
When to go: This hike is best done from April to November. Winter is possible with the right experience and equipment, but the peak does get a lot of snow. Click here for a report in Japanese about a winter ascent.
Access: Asamushi Onsen (浅虫温泉) station is on the Aoimori Railway that connects Aomori station with Hachinohe station. This used to be part of JR Tohoku but the line was privatized in 2022 following the completion of the Tohoku Shinkansen. Trains run from inside JR Aomori station but a separate ticket is required (you can buy one from the ticket machine just outside the ticket gate). Trains are infrequent and here is the latest schedule.
Digital Map in English (Avenza App): Click here
Hiking in Japan 