Itayanagi
Discover Itayanagi
The JR Gono Line (五能線) from Hirosaki to Higashi-noshiro passes through Itayanagi. If you get the "Shiteiseki" (reserved seating) train, you can travel there in class while a little video expounds upon each small town's chosen town symbol and/or product. Itayanagi's is the apple, which is lucky for you, because it is much harder to come up with swan or crane-themed baked goods. Watch for the (supposedly) apple-shaped streetlights on the main street. Walk it, or buy a bike and explore the whole region. The train comes rarely but regularly - once every two hours or so. To get to Aomori, you'll have to endure a half-hour transfer at Kawabe station.
Taste of Itayanagi...
There is at least one Izakaya in town, and at least one functioning karaoke place, but you'll have to find out where they are for yourself. The Furusato Center has cottages available to let in both Western and Japanese traditional styles. \6,000 for one person, ¥20,000 for 5-8 person group.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe JR Gono Line (五能線) from Hirosaki to Higashi-noshiro passes through Itayanagi. If you get the "Shiteiseki" (reserved seating) train, you can travel there in class while a little video expounds upon each small town's chosen town symbol and/or product. Itayanagi's is the apple, which is lucky for you, because it is much harder to come up with swan or crane-themed baked goods. Watch for the (supposedly) apple-shaped streetlights on the main street. Walk it, or buy a bike and explore the whole region. The train comes rarely but regularly - once every two hours or so. To get to Aomori, you'll have to endure a half-hour transfer at Kawabe station. There is at least one Izakaya in town, and at least one functioning karaoke place, but you'll have to find out where they are for yourself. The Furusato Center has cottages available to let in both Western and Japanese traditional styles. \6,000 for one person, ¥20,000 for 5-8 person group....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Walk it, or buy a bike and explore the whole region. The train comes rarely but regularly - once every two hours or so. To get to Aomori, you'll have to endure a half-hour transfer at Kawabe station. There is at least one Izakaya in town, and at least one functioning karaoke place, but you'll have to find out where they are for yourself. The Furusato Center has cottages available to let in both Western and Japanese traditional styles. \6,000 for one person, ¥20,000 for 5-8 person group.
Where to Stay
The Furusato Center has cottages available to let in both Western and Japanese traditional styles. \6,000 for one person, ¥20,000 for 5-8 person group.
Money & Budget
There is at least one Izakaya in town, and at least one functioning karaoke place, but you'll have to find out where they are for yourself. The Furusato Center has cottages available to let in both Western and Japanese traditional styles. \6,000 for one person, ¥20,000 for 5-8 person group.