Mount Iwaki

Area

Hirosaki

Category

Nature / scenery

Mount Iwaki stands tall in the western region of Aomori prefecture. The mountain serves as a spiritual symbol for the people of the area, and also as a trekking spot for adventurous tourists. There are five trekking courses to choose from, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Visit in the warmer months for a climb up to the peak, and come back again in the winter for a ski trip.

Basic Information

Address

Mount Iwaki, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori

Phone

0172-83-3000

Hours

【Lift (between Station 8 and 9)】
Late April to late October
・Way up: 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
・Way down: 9:00a.m. - 4:20p.m.

Closed

【Lift (between Station 8 and 9)】
Late October to mid April

Fee

【Lift (between Station 8 and 9)】
General:
・Round trip: ¥900
・One-way: ¥500
Junior high/high school students: 
・Round trip: ¥700
・One-way: ¥450
Elementary school students:
・Round trip: ¥500
・One-way: ¥350

Website

http://www.iwakisan.com/

Access

FromAomori Station

【Aomori Sta.】JR Ou Main Line / for Hirosaki
→【Hirosaki Sta.】Konan Local Bus / Hirosaki~Karekitai Line
→【Iwakiyama-jinja mae】

FromHachinohe Station

【Hachinohe Sta.】Aoimori Railway / for Aomori
→【Aomori Sta.】JR Ou Main Line / for Hirosaki
→【Hirosaki Sta.】Konan Local Bus / Hirosaki~Karekitai Line
→【Iwakiyama-jinja mae】

FromAomori Airport

【Aomori Airport Sta.】(Bus) Aomori Airport Line / for Hirosaki Bus Terminal
→【Hirosaki Sta.】Konan Local Bus / Hirosaki~Karekitai Line
→【Iwakiyama-jinja mae】