Head to Shimokita Peninsula from Aomori Harbor using the fast ferry called "Polar Star." We arrive at Sai Harbor seeing the gorgeous view of Hotokegaura. First, we head to Ohma, the northernmost town of the mainland. When it comes to Ohma, tuna is very famous. You can't stop eating their classic tuna bowls, where the rice is hard to see because of all the tuna topping it. As an exercise to help digestion, let's go down "Hamanasu Line" to the south and enter Shimoburo Onsengoh. This is an Onsen street which has been popular as a spa since the Muromachi Era. Day trip bathing is available from ¥300~; we recommend you heal your tired legs here. After refreshing, head to Mutsu City where the goal is located. Enjoy the hidden, popular food, such as "Alain Delon Curry" that oozes cheese when you cut the hamburg steak. Also, try the juicy "Naval Croquette" which is fried in lard.
COURSE 6
SHIMOKITA
Blue Sea & Forest Ride
Be satisfied with local delicacies at the northernmost mainland of Japan
- aomori-cycling-recommended-course
- Distance:67km
- difficulty4
- Required Time:About 4.5hr.
- Course Type:One-way
- Start:Sai Port
- Goal:Shimokita Station
- mutsu-city
- shimokita-area
- sai-village
- oma-town
- kazamaura-village
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Course Guide
- | Distance | 67km
- | Elevation | 456m
- | Maximum difference in elevation | 97m
- | Required Time | About 4.5hr.
- | Course Type | One-way
- | Start | Sai Port
- | Goal | Shimokita Station
- | Grade | ★★★★
Beautiful Shimokita coastline that you can cut out from every scene.
"The Original Squid Race." Some lively squids quickly move foward while others move more slowly.
When you think of Ohma, it is Tuna. You cannot see the rice at the bottom.
Stand at the northernmost mainland of Japan.
The fast ferry which connects Aomori and Shimokita Peninsula. Its quality and comfort of the ride are outstanding.
You can see dolphins from the high-speed boat "Pola Star".