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

Day 1 [Tokyo → Japan (Morioka, Iwate)]

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.

Day2 [Morioka → Hachimantai]

Take the gondola to the summit at Appi Kogen Ski Resort, admire the autumn colors, and then return to experiencing traditional craft culture.

• 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 ResortRide 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 Grand Hotel (About a 20 minute drive)
• Why not experience traditional Japanese folk crafts at the Appi Lacquerware Studio─
  You may be captivated by the simple yet beautiful lacquerware boxes and glasses. Here, you can experience the lacquering of Appi lacquerware chopsticks and dessert plates. (Reservations required)
• Overnight stay in HachimantaiSpend the night at a lodging that has an attached hot spring bath.

Day3 [Hachimantai → Morioka]

Enjoy touring Hachimantai's best autumn foliage spots, famous throughout 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 'Forest Big Bridge' 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.