【4 Days/3 Nights】 Tour of Northern Handicrafts: A trip to enjoy the Hirono town Geinoh Festival
DAY 1 - February 13 (Fri)
Depart from Tokyo Station,
Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 9 bound for to Shin-Aomori
Arrive at Ninohe Station
Lunch around Ninohe station
Ninohe is famous for their cereal-based dishes and soba noodles, and is also one of the leading producers of chicken in Japan. There are many delicious foods to choose from.
Ninohe Gourmet Guide “Ninohe Gohan” https://www.ninohe-kanko.com/gourmet
Depart form Ninohe Station east exit,
JR Bus Tohoku (Ninohe – Joboji)
Arrive at Tendaiji bus stop
Tendaiji Temple Observation Tour
A historic Tendai Buddhist temple in northeastern Tōhoku, known for its roughly hewn Nata-bori statue of the Sacred Kannon (Shō-Kannon). No Buddhist statues dating from the Heian period (794-1185)
exist northern than this site in Japan (except for those were moved later). For this reason, it is said to be the most northern Buddhist image introduced in Japan.
Admission 500 yen/person (free for junior high school students and younger)
【Tendaiji Guided Tour】Reservations required at least 7 days in advance
Application: Ninohe Tourism Tourism Association
・TEL：0195-23-3641(Reception 9:00-17:00)
・FAX：050-3397-1568
・E-mail：info@ninohe-kanko.com
・A guide arrangement fee may be charged.
・Guided tours: 1 hr. 30 min. and 2 hrs.
Lacquerware workshop specializing in Jōbōji lacquer. Tekiseisha Observation Tour
Located near the entrance to the Tendaiji Temple approach, Tekiseisha has their a showroom for display and sales of lacquerware. Not only you can touch and see their works, but also you can participate in a lacquerware production workshop.
Depart from Tendaiji bus stop,
JR Bus Tohoku (Joboji-Ninohe)
Arrive at Ninohe Station
Depart from Ninohe Station,
JR Bus Swallow bound for Kuji
Arrival at Kuji Station
Accommodation in Kuji City
Accommodation in Kuji City https://www.city.kuji.lg.jp/soshiki/shokokanko/1/1/6/1530.html
DAY 2 - Feburary 14 (Sat)
Take a taxi to the Kokuji-yaki Togei-en (5 minutes by car from Kuji Station)
Kokuji Pottery, made with clay and glaze from Kuji, is a simple and warm “vessel for daily life.
Ceramic art workshop is also available with advance reservation.
Closed irregularly, so please call to confirm before visiting.
https://www.city.kuji.lg.jp/soshiki/shokokanko/1/1/5/1527.html
Depart from bus stop in front of Kuji Station,
Kuji Ono Route by Iwate Kenpoku Bus
Arrive at Ono Campus mae bus stop (Roadside Station Ono)
Traditional artcrafts workshops, etc.
The Ono district of Hirono town has been trying to revitalize the community through craftsmanship as the home of one man’s one craft.
At the Ono Campus, visitors can experience woodworking, Sakiori weaving, pottery, etc. In addition, there is a marketplace, restaurants, hot bath, lodging, and an observatory.
Visitors can enjoy themselves all day long.
Ono Campus https://ohnocampus.jp/
Other accommodations in Hirono town https://hirono-kankou.jp/stay-list/
To get to the area around Taneichi Station in Hirono town,
Departure from Ono Campus (Kuji Ono Line by Iwate Kenpoku Bus) – Arrival in front of Kuji Station -From Kuji (JR Hachinohe Line to Hachinohe) has many buses searvices.
DAY 3 - Feburary 15 (Sun.)
Tane City History and Folklore Museum
Hirono town is the birthplace of “Nanbu Moguri,” a type of diving that has made a name for itself in the diving industry. The museum exhibits many materials on the history and techniques of helmet-type diving.
Enjoy Hirono’s specialty, sea urchin and hoya
Hamanasu-tei https://uninosato-hamanasutei.com/
(Prices on the website are subject to change)
Arrive at Hirono town Cultural Center
1:00 p.m. – Enjoy the Hirono town Geinoh Festival
A variety of Geinoh groups from 29 groups will perform folk songs, new dances, drums, cheerleading, and more.
Depart from Taneichi Station,
JR Hachinohe Line bound for Hachinohe
Arrive at Hon Hachinohe
Check into accommodation relocation
Accommodation in Hachinohe https://visithachinohe.com/hotel/
Enjoy Hachinohe’s Yokocho Culture
There are many Yokocho, a street-full of small restaurants and bars in the port city of Hachinohe.
It is a fun place to mingle and enjoy the close proximity to the proprietors, proprietresses, and other customers.
DAY 4 - Feburary 16 (Mon.)
Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi
A facility where visitors can experience the sights and attractions of Hachinohe through artworks by citizen artists and curators.
Visitors can also enjoy a miniature exhibition of Enburi and Dashi from the Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Grand festival of three shrines in Hachinohe), and purchase souvenirs made with artists from inside and outside Hachinohe.
Central City Terminal No. 5, Nanbe Bus Hasshoku under 200yen bus
Arrive at Hasshoku Center
Lunch & get souvenirs
Hasshoku Center is a market where you can find delicious seafoods as well as Hachinohe’s specialties
You will return home after this, but if you continue your trip, we recommend you to enjoy Hachinohe Enburi which will be held in Hachinohe from the 17th.
Hachinohe Enburi ⇒ https://sanfes.com/event/hachinohe_enburi2026
For a model course of a trip to enjoy Hachinohe Enburi, click here ⇒ https://sanfes.com/event/hachinohe_enburi2026
Depart from Hasshoku Center Kuriya Stadium East Exit
Arrive at Hachinohe Station
Depart from Hachinohe Station,
Shinkansen Hayabusa 24 bound for Tokyo
Arrive at Tokyo Station
