The whole mountain feels so grand and has a real presence. Even from far away, it looks like a painting.
The air around it is super clean, and the drive up or the ride on the ropeway is really pleasant.
On a clear day, the view from the top is amazing. You can see all across Aomori.
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Mount Iwaki
Affectionately known as “Oiwakisan,” this is the highest peak in Aomori Prefecture and shows a different face with each season.
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Mount Iwaki, the highest peak in Aomori Prefecture at 1,624 meters, has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Locally, it is affectionately known as “Oiwakisan” and is also called “Tsugaru Fuji” because of the way its slopes spread out over the Tsugaru Plain.
Its shape, visible from almost anywhere in the surrounding area, makes it an extremely popular photo subject. From spring rapeseed flower fields and cherry blossoms to rural landscapes, apple orchards, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery, you can take beautiful photos with the mountain as a backdrop in many seasons and locations. Most impressive of all is the breathtaking 20 km-long row of Oyamazakura cherry trees.
From the foot of the mountain, the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, a 9.8 km road for cars with 69 curves, has been developed, and you can travel by car or bus up to the 8th Station while enjoying grand scenery. From the 8th Station, take a lift up to the 9th Station, then follow a trekking course for Approx. 40 minutes to reach the summit. Near the end, there are rocky sections where you may need to use your hands to climb, so hiking boots and clothes suitable for exercise are necessary. The sweeping panoramic view from the summit, unique to a standalone peak, is also not to be missed.
Highlights
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The highest peak in Aomori Prefecture, with an elevation of 1,624 meters.
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Known by the nicknames “Oiwakisan” and “Tsugaru Fuji.”
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Beautiful photos can be taken with the mountain as a backdrop, including cherry blossoms, apple orchards, and snowy scenery.
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The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is maintained, and you can go by car or bus up to the 8th Station.
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Using the lift from the 8th Station makes it possible to reach the summit in a short time.
Photos
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Mount Iwaki with lingering snow and a row of Oyamazakura cherry trees
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Rising above a vast snowy landscape
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A very Aomori-like pairing of apple orchards and Mount Iwaki
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The mountain reflected in rice fields during planting season also has a charming atmosphere
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The view from the summit is spectacular
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The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline has as many as 69 curves before reaching the 8th Station
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there any free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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“HIROSAKI Free Wi-Fi,” provided by Hirosaki City, is available at the following locations.
・Takaoka no Mori Hirosaki Domain History Museum (lobby)
・Public restroom in front of Iwakiyama Shrine (around the parking lot)
・Hirosaki City Iwaki Branch Office (1st-floor hall, etc., weekdays during the daytime only)
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around when is the best time to see the cherry tree-lined road at Mount Iwaki?
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For the row of Oyamazakura cherry trees blooming at the foot of Mount Iwaki, in recent years the best viewing time has been from around mid-April to late April. The Approx. 20 km-long row of cherry trees has differences in elevation, so the best viewing gradually moves from the lower areas to the higher areas. During the season, blooming updates are posted on the Iwakisan Tourism Association website.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 岩木山
- Postal Code
- 036-1345
- Address
- Inside Iwaki Sanpokan (Iwakisan Tourism Association), 149-2 Yunosawa, Tokiwano, Hirosaki, Aomori
- Phone
- 0172-83-3000 (Iwakisan Tourism Association), 0172-83-2314 (Iwaki Skyline)
- Closed on
- Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline lift: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Hours
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Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline 8:00am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:00pm)
※Early May–mid-November, lift 9:00am–4:30pm
※Last uphill ride at 4:00pm, last downhill ride at 4:20pm - Admission
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Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline: Motorcycles 1,200 yen, mini vehicles 1,700 yen, compact cars and standard cars 2,000 yen
Lift: One-way adults 900 yen, junior high and high school students 600 yen, elementary school students 500 yen; round-trip adults 1,200 yen, junior high and high school students 800 yen, elementary school students 600 yen - Access
- Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes from Hirosaki Bus Terminal to the Skyline 8th Station by Iwaki Skyline shuttle bus
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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