Autumn Morioka-Hachimantai 2 Nights 3 Days Travel Plan

- Enjoy the fall colors -

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of Hachimantai! Introducing activities for you to experience traditional Japanese folk art and culture.

On the first day, enjoy Wanko Soba in Morioka and take a stroll around Morioka City.

Arrive at Morioka Station
If you come to Iwate, you should try the Wanko Soba challenge. How many bowls can you eat? The challenge!
On Saturdays, you can also enjoy the "Yoichi” street market held in Zaimokucho. (April through November)
Overnight stay in Morioka

Take a gondola ride at the Appikogen ski resort to the summit, gaze at the autumn colors, then return to a traditional craft culture experience.

Rent a car in front of the station and head for Hachimantai! (Takes about 45 minutes by car on the expressway)
To Appi Kogen Ski Resort Ride the gondola to the summit of Mt. Maemori, surrounded in the fall colors. It’s a beautiful beech forest. If you are lucky, you might get a view of a sea of clouds.
Lunch at the Appi Kogen Resort(About a 20 minute drive)
Experience traditional Japanese folk crafts at the Appi Urushi Studio.
You may become fascinated by the simple beautiful lacquered boxes and glasses. Here you can also try painting Appi lacquered chopsticks, and dessert plates. (Reservation required)
Overnight stay in HachimantaiSpend the night at a lodging that has an attached hot spring bath.

Enjoy the best and famous autumn leaf viewing spots in Hachimantai, even within Japan.

Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center (Tourist Information Center) Head to the summit via Hachimantai Aspite Line (about 30 minutes by car)
Enjoy the magnificent view at the Hachimantai Summit Rest House on the border of Iwate and Akita prefectures. (about 25 minutes by car)
Enjoy lunch at Matsukawa Hot Springs (about 10 minutes by car)
Marvel at the beautiful contrast of autumn leaves and Matsukawa in the Matsukawa Gorge, surrounded by basalt. (Please be careful when parking) (about 1 minute by car)
At the 'Mori-no-ohashi' in Matsukawa Gorge, you can view the autumn leaves from above. (Please be careful when parking) (about 45 minutes by car on the highway)
Return the rental car and enjoy Iwate's soul food. One of Morioka's three major noodles, Morioka Reimen is recommended.