Aomori: Getting there and around

From/To:

JAL operates multiple flights per day between Osaka's Itami Airport and Aomori Airport. Flight duration is 95 minutes, and the regular one way fare is about 50,000 yen; however, discount tickets are usually available for between 13,000 and 33,000 yen. From the airport JR buses travel to JR Aomori Station (35 minutes, 860 yen one way, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass but not by any other JR passes).

Airfares from Osaka to Aomori over the next 30 days June 23, 2025 - July 22, 2025

Airline	Lowest fare	Average lowest fare
J-Air (JAL)	16,155 yen	25,039 yen
ANA Wings	17,140 yen	24,601 yen
Fuji Dream	13,274 yen	19,649 yen
JAL	20,100 yen	30,881 yen

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Covered by: Japan Rail Pass

Take a Nozomi or Hikari train on the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Osaka (Shin-Osaka Station) to Tokyo (2.5 hours) and transfer to a Hayabusa train on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori (3 hours). Finally, take a local or limited express train for Aomori Station (5 minutes). The entire one way trip takes about seven hours, costs around 28,000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Hikari train between Osaka and Tokyo (Nozomi trains require a supplement fee). Seat reservations are mandatory on Hayabusa trains between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. There is about one connection per hour.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Aomori Station is located next to Aomori Port in the city center. Most of the city's attractions are within walking distance from the station. A bus network, centered at Aomori Station, provides access around the city and to the less centrally located Aomori Museum of Art and Sannai Maruyama Jomon Sites. Buses also travel to destinations further away such as Mount Hakkoda and Lake Towada.

The shinkansen station, Shin-Aomori Station, is located a 6-7 minute train ride from Aomori Station in the outskirts of the city. Local and limited express trains operate relatively frequently between the two stations, and a special rule allows travelers to use limited express trains without a limited express supplement when riding between just the two stations in the unreserved section of the train.

Aomori Airport is connected by a JR bus line with JR Aomori Station (35 minutes, 860 yen one way, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Tohoku Area Pass, but not by the JR East South Hokkaido Pass and JR Tohoku South Hokkaido Rail Pass).

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- Dormy Inn Aomori Natural Hot Spring
  Mid-range
  
  Dormy Inn Aomori Natural Hot Spring is set in Aomori, 6 km from Sannai-Maruyama site and 43 km from Tsuta Hot Spring. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a city view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and American options. At Dormy Inn Aomori Natural Hot Spring you will find a wellness area offering massage treatments, as well as access to the sauna and hot spring bath. Staff speak English and Japanese at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Aomori Station, Aomori Prefectural Kyodokan and A-FACTORY. Aomori Airport is 12 km from the property.
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- Daiwa Roynet Hotel Aomori
  Luxury
  
  Set in Aomori within 5.8 km of Sannai-Maruyama site and 43 km of Tsuta Hot Spring, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Aomori offers rooms with free WiFi. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a fitness centre and to a restaurant. Hirosaki Castle is 42 km from the hotel and Aomori Bay Bridge is 1.6 km away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. Guests at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Aomori can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Aomori Station, A-FACTORY and Aomori Prefectural Kyodokan. Aomori Airport is 12 km away.
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- Kaisenkaku
  Mid-range
  
  Located in the Asamushi Onsen district of Aomori, Kaisenkaku is 19 km from Sannai-Maruyama site and 2 km from Asamushi Aquarium. The property is set 33 km from Hakkoda Ski Area, 38 km from Sukayu Onsen and 22 km from Moya Hills. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. At the ryokan, rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, while some feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The restaurant at Kaisenkaku specialises in Japanese cuisine. The property has a hot spring bath. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, 27 km from the property.
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- Richmond Hotel Aomori
  Luxury
  
  A 15-minute walk from JR Aomori Train Station, Richmond Hotel Aomori features rooms with VOD channels and free Wi-Fi. Guests can request relaxing massages for an extra cost and use the on-site coin launderette. Rooms come with air conditioning/heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and free toiletries. A fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each as room as well. An air purifier and humidifier is provided in each room. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage, photocopying services and concierge services. Drinks vending machines are on site and guests can use the shared microwave. The property offers children's amenities including slippers and toothbrushes. A Japanese and Western-style breakfast buffet including local specialities is served at Sky Dining Brillianterrace. Aomori Richmond Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Sannai Maruyama Site and Aomori Museum of Art. Aomori Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
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- Hotel Jogakura
  Luxury
  
  Located at the foot of Mount Hakkoda, Hotel Jogakura provides mountain resort accommodation boasting natural hot spring baths, saunas and gorgeous Japanese meals. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and ski equipment rentals can be arranged. Fitted with wide windows and dark-coloured wooden flooring, each guestroom comes with a TV, a fridge and a telephone. Guests can make a cup of tea using an electric kettle and tea bags. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and a hairdryer. Jogakura Hotel provides free luggage and ski storage services. Free-use internet PCs and a water server are available at the lobby. Laundry facilities can be used for free. The hotel offers free shuttles to/from JR Aomori Station, a 50-minute drive away. Aomori Airport is a 45-minute drive from the property. Japanese multi-course dinner is served at the dining room. A breakfast buffet with Western and Japanese dishes is also available.
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- Iroha Ryokan
  Budget-friendly
  
  Only a 2-minute walk from JR Aomori Train Station, Iroha Ryokan offers simple Japanese-style rooms with a flat-screen TV. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests and free parking is available. Guests sleep on tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding in each air-conditioned room. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. A free-use washing machines is provided and luggage storage is available at the front desk. A Japanese set-menu is served for breakfast and dinner. Dinner is served at the guests�f room and guests can choose to have breakfast in their rooms or at the shared dining room. Guests who want to eat dinner must make a reservation upon booking. Ryokan Iroha is a 15-minute drive from Sannai Maruyama Site and a 20-minute drive from Showa Daibutsu Buddha Statue. Aomori Museum of Art is a 15-minute drive away.
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- Hotel Aomori
  Luxury
  
  Set a 6-minute drive from JR Aomori Station and Nebuta House Warasse, Hotel Aomori features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The hotel is 30 minutes by car from Sannai-Maruyama site. There is free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk, and shops at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. JR Shin-Aomori Station is 20 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, a 30-minute drive km from the property.
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- Yadoya Tsubaki
  Budget-friendly
  
  Situated in Aomori and only 20 km from Sannai-Maruyama site, Yadoya Tsubaki features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star ryokan provides a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 11 km from Gappo Park. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a a bath or shower. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aomori, like hiking and walking tours. Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art is 13 km from Yadoya Tsubaki, while Aomori Prefectural Kyodokan is 14 km from the property. Aomori Airport is 25 km away.
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- HOTEL MYSTAYS Aomori Station
  Mid-range
  
  HOTEL MYSTAYS Aomori Station is a 3-minute walk from Aomori Train Station. Guests can enjoy their meals and a drink at the on-site caf? and restaurant. With free WiFi, the air-conditioned rooms all come with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Each has a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves local specialities. A Japanese and continental breakfast is offered daily. Sannai-Maruyama site is a 10-minute drive from HOTEL MYSTAYS Aomori Station. Aomori Airport is 15 km away.
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- Hotel JAL City Aomori
  Luxury
  
  Located a 6-minute walk away from JR Aomori Train Station, Hotel Jal City Aomori offers stylish rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. Air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with foreign language satellite broadcasting and and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bath. Each is fitted with a desk, an electric kettle and a refrigerator. At Aomori Jal City Hotel, guests can get a massage or use the laundry service. A luggage storage service and a designated smoking area are also available on site. La Sera serves a buffet-style breakfast as well as a la carte lunch items. Aspumu, a shopping site for local products is a 3-minute walk away, Nebuta house Warasse is a 5-minute walk and Aomorigyosai Centre where guests can enjoy Nokkedon is a 10-minute walk away. Mt. Hakkoda is a 55-minute drive from the property. The Sannai-Maruyama Site can be accessed within a 15-minute drive. Aomori Airport is a 25-minute bus ride away from the property.
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