Day 1

JR Hachinohe Station

12:00 Stone oven pizza Ortolana

Enjoy freshly baked pizza and freshly picked vegetables on the terrace

For lunch on the first day, we went to a stone oven pizza restaurant near the hotel. There is a terrace seat in front of the entrance, where you can spend time with your dog. The authentic pizza baked in a high-temperature stone oven has an exquisite crispy crust and juicy toppings, and the subtle aroma of the wood fire also whets the appetite. There is a diverse lineup of pizzas, including "Ortolana" with plenty of seasonal vegetables, and "Yam and Garlic Pizza" topped with Aomori's local products. All the vegetables, which are sourced directly from farmers in the prefecture, are juicy and you can enjoy the deliciousness of the ingredients.
From late April to mid-November, it is a buffet, and at other times, it is an order system. The buffet has pizza, vegetables, curry, gratin, drinks, etc. If you have pets, please make a reservation.

15: Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

Enjoy a luxurious resort stay with your dog

A relaxing, slow-paced life awaits you at the hotel along the Oirase Stream, with Guest room overlooking the stream, Restaurant, Activity, hot spring, and more. There are "pet rooms" where you can spend time with your pet all year round, and the "Oirase Pet Trip" plan, which runs from early summer to autumn, allows you to enjoy meals with your beloved dog. We will introduce how to spend the first night as a regular stay, and the second night using the limited-time "Oirase Pet Trip".

Pet dog room

The "Dog Room" comes with a private terrace. In addition to a cage, amenities such as foot wipes, deodorizing spray, and pet sheets are also provided. The spacious storage space is a plus, making it convenient for storing pet luggage, which tends to increase when traveling.

15:30 Room terrace

Spend time with your dog on the terrace enjoying the seasonal changes

After putting your luggage down, you can relax with your dog on the terrace of your room. The fresh breeze and the chirping of the birds are soothing. Another attractive feature is that you can take your dog for a walk directly from the terrace. Once you return, you can wash off any dirt in the dedicated foot washing area and then bring it straight into the room.

17:00 Mountain stream Outdoor hot spring

Refresh yourself in the "Mountain Stream Outdoor hot spring" surrounded by nature

Before dinner, soothe your travel fatigue in Outdoor hot spring overlooking the mountain stream. While admiring the vibrant greenery and colorful autumn leaves, you can enjoy the gentle hot hot spring that springs from Mt. Hakkoda. In winter, a frozen waterfall called "Hyobaku" appears in Outdoor hot spring.

18:30 Buffet Restaurant "Aomori Apple Kitchen"

Experience the bounty of Aomori with an all-apple buffet

Aomori Prefecture is the number one producer of apples in Japan. The buffet Restaurant offers a variety of creative apple dishes. Enjoy freshly made dishes such as roast beef in the live kitchen. The hot apple pie with soft serve ice cream will melt your body and soul.

Day 2

07:30 Buffet Restaurant "Aomori Apple Kitchen"

Wake up refreshed with a varied breakfast

At the breakfast buffet, you can wake up with freshly squeezed apple juice. We recommend the fluffy omelettes made in the live kitchen and the morning ramen with the rich flavor of scallops and kelp. The "apple pancakes" are also a refreshing dish with apple compote and sauce.

09:00 Walk around Oirase Gorge

Walking the Oirase Stream with my dog

After breakfast, take a walk along the Oirase Gorge with your dog. The "Gorge Shuttle Bus" that connects the hotel and the midstream area of the stream can be used without a reservation, and pets are also allowed (not in operation during winter). Get off at "Ishigedo" and take a walk to "Kumoinotaki Falls" to experience nature with your dog.

12:00 Nenokuchi Lakeside Restaurant

Enjoy "Lake Towada Himemasu" while looking out at the lake

After a long walk and feeling hungry, we headed to Lake Towada, the source of the Oirase Stream. This restaurant on the lakeside serves local dishes from both Aomori and Akita prefectures, including dishes made with Lake Towada's specialty, Himemasu, Inaniwa udon, and Kiritanpo. Pets are allowed on the terrace seats and near the entrance. Reservations are not required, but it is best to make a reservation during peak seasons.
Himemasu is a fish with a beautiful appearance and color, as its name "Hime" suggests, and is known as a local brand called "Lake Towada Himemasu." The recommended dish is the "Grilled Himemasu with Salt Set Meal." The freshly grilled Himemasu is fragrant, and the more you chew it, the more delicious it becomes. It takes about 15 minutes to cook, but it's a delicacy worth the wait.

13:00 Towadako Guidehouse Kai

Experience with your dog on a mysterious lake

Lake Towada, which straddles Aomori and Akita prefectures, is a caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption. It is one of Japan's most scenic spots, surrounded by natural forests of beech trees and other species, and the clear blue lake surface reflects the fresh greenery and autumn foliage. This guide house, which offers nature tours, offers a "Doggie Canoe Tour" from spring to autumn. This tour is popular with dog lovers, as you can enjoy a Canadian canoe with your dog.
After receiving a lecture on how to canoe and points to be aware of, and practicing in a canoe, it's time to set off with your beloved dog. Your dog will look comfortable as you glide smoothly across the lake sparkling in the sunlight. There will also be tea time in an inlet along the way, allowing you to experience the diverse charms of Lake Towada.

16:30 Walk around the Encounter Bridge

Walking time with my dog to a nearby suspension bridge

After returning to the hotel and taking a breather, we went for a walk with our beloved dog. A recommended spot near the hotel is the "Deai Bridge" which spans the confluence of the Oirase Stream and the Tsuta River. It is a wooden suspension bridge about 55 meters long, and is a photogenic spot that stands out especially in the spring and autumn leaves.

17:30 French Restaurant "Sonore"

Enjoy exquisite French cuisine with your beloved dog

After dinner, we move on to our "Oirase Pet Trip" plan. First, enjoy an aperitif of aperitif and amuse-bouche on the terrace along the mountain stream. Your dog can also enjoy pate and other dishes. After the toast, you can enjoy sophisticated modern French cuisine and fine wines in a private room with a cage.

20:30 Mountain stream Outdoor hot spring

Relax in Outdoor hot spring while reflecting on your day

Outdoor hot spring overlooking the mountain stream is a great way to soothe your tired body and mind after a long day of leisure. Let yourself be soaked in the soft waters of the simple hot spring spring, and your body and mind will be loosened. If you get up early the next day, we recommend taking a morning bath. You can enjoy bathing while the morning mist hangs over the mountain stream and the chirps of wild birds echo.

Day 3

07:00 Keiryu Terrace

Enjoy breakfast with your dog on the terrace overlooking the mountain stream

The third day started with breakfast on the terrace with my dog. The colorful Western set meal, which included sandwiches, soup, salad, and fruit, had so many items that it was hard to decide where to start. My dog was in a good mood as we all enjoyed breakfast together.

Check out of Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

11:40 Tsukasa Towada Barayaki Restaurant

Towada's soul food, barayaki, will satisfy your appetite

Towada's local gourmet dish "Towada Barayaki" is beef belly and onion seasoned with a sweet and spicy soy sauce-based sauce and grilled on a hot plate. Currently, over 80 stores in Towada City serve barayaki, and each store's own variations on the dish are a hot topic. This store is an antenna shop for the town revitalization group "Towada Barayaki Seminar," and you can choose between beef belly or pork belly.
In addition to the single-item Barayaki, the "Towada Barayaki Lunch" is also available, which includes rice, soup, and pickles. The sweet and spicy soy sauce made with garlic from Towada and apples from Aomori Prefecture goes well with the meat and onions, making it perfect for eating with rice. Please leave your dog at home for a while. Takeout is available except in August, and you can enjoy the "Towada Barayaki Donburi."

13:00 Towada Art Center

Enjoy Towada-based art in museums and on the streets

Towada City is working on urban development through art. This museum is the central spot of this endeavor. The permanent works on display were created specifically for the museum, and many of them are by domestic and international artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Yoshitomo Nara, and Ron Mueck. Art is displayed not only inside the building, but also in the courtyard and on the rooftop, and the building itself is a work of art.
The art plaza around the museum is dotted with original art, including Yayoi Kusama's work that spreads a polka dot world of pumpkins and girls. If you have fun with your dog, try walking through the Kanchogai-dori and shopping streets that pass in front of the museum. You will find street furniture that can be used as benches, with unique shapes such as clouds and insects.

15:00 Tanesashi Beach

Make memories with your dog on the expansive lawn

At the end of the trip, head to a scenic spot in Hachinohe City. Tanesashi Coast, located in Sanriku Fukko National Park, is a nationally designated scenic spot where more than 650 species of plants grow. A wide variety of flowers bloom from spring to autumn.
A promenade has been developed along the long coastline, making it a popular trail course. There are many attractions, such as Kabushima Island where black-tailed gulls dance, the rugged reefs, and the white sand beach, but the Tanesashi Natural Lawn Area is a spot that represents Tanesashi Coast. The natural grass stretches all the way to the water's edge, creating a vivid contrast with the sea, making it a scenic spot. You can spend your time here however you like, playing with your dog or taking photos with the spectacular view of the sea and lawn in the background. It is not allowed to let your dog off the lead on the natural lawn area. Don't forget to clean up his droppings.