Hachinohe

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Hachinohe (八戸) [https://, a mid-sized port city in Aomori_(prefecture) | Aomori, is a stop on the Tohoku Shinkansen line and an embarkation point for ferries bound for Tomakomai on the island of Hokkaido.

Travel to Hachinohe

Travel by train to Hachinohe

The Tohoku Shinkansen provides hourly service from Tokyo station to Hachinohe. Trains are all-reserved and are known as Hayate (はやて) trains. The trains only stop at major stations such as Ueno, Omiya, Sendai and Morioka prior to reaching Hachinohe and then continue on to Aomori.

Hayate trains from Tokyo reach Hachinohe in three hours and cost ¥25,400 each way. For foreign tourists making the trip from Tokyo and the better deal is to purchase a JR East Railway Pass or the national Japan Railway Pass. Beware that the Hayate trains are coupled to Akita -bound Komachi trains, which split at Morioka (sometimes Sendai), so be sure you're in the right train and vehicle when boarding.

There are also various local, rapid, and limited express trains to Aomori and other points in Tohoku.

Also, if you're living in Japan it would be a good idea to watch out for the Hachinohe-Higairi (Hachinohe-Day-Trip) package offered by JR. This can be booked at the JTB or View Plaza counters at most major JR Stations.

Typically, during the winter season and the rail trip tickets are discounted to a total of ¥20,000 (Return Tickets!!) and they have extra options such as Shopping Tour (extra ¥2,300) or the Onsen Trip (¥2,600) (Onsen - Hot Spring Bath).

Travel on a Bus in Hachinohe

Towada Kanko Bus and Kokusai Kogyo bus operate an overnight bus service to Hachinohe from Tokyo/Chiyoda|Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro (9 hours from Tokyo Station, ¥9500 one way, ¥27100 round trip).

Get Around

Hachinohe has an extensive train and bus system, all using the same station as the bullet train. The buses require some Japanese reading ability. There are always plenty of taxis parked outside of the train station as well. The city is a bit spread out, so walking to many destinations could be time consuming.

What to See

• Hachinohe City Museum - 八戸市博物館 | 35-1 Aza-Higashigamae, Oaza Nejo, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture 〒039-1166, Japan - GPS: 40.508526, 141.464402 ☎ +81 178-44-8111 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30). Closed on Mondays (except the first Monday of the month and national holidays) and the day after a national holiday (but open if on a Saturday or Sunday), and New Year holidays Adults ¥250, senior high school/university students ¥250, elementary/junior high school students ¥70. Ticket package for the City Museum and Nejo Castle Grounds is available Visitors can learn about the history and culture of Hachinohe from the four exhibition corners that cover archeology, history, folklore, and intangible materials of Hachinohe.

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• Nejo Castle Grounds - 根城 | 47 Aza-Nejo, Oaza Nejo, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture 〒039-1166, Japan - GPS: 40.5058394, 141.4603897 ☎ +81 178-41-1726 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30). Closed on Mondays (except the first Monday of the month and national holidays) and the day after a national holiday (but open if on a Saturday or Sunday), and New Year holidays Adults ¥250, senior high school/university students ¥250, elementary/junior high school students ¥70. Ticket package for the City Museum and Nejo Castle Grounds is available This historic site shows the estate of Nanbu Moroyuki in its entirety, reconstructed for the first time in Japan based on the excavation research of the remains of Nejo Castle, which was built by Moroyuki in 1334. The reconstruction allows visitors to look back on the daily life of Lord Moroyuki in the castle, which played a central role in the governing of the Northern Ou region in the Middle Ages.

• Kushihiki Hachiman-gu Shrine - 櫛引八幡宮 - 3 Aza-Hachiman-cho, Yawata, Hachinohe 40.4896183, 141.434769 ☎ +81 178-27-3053 +81 178-27-0652 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00. Open year-round

| admission=Adults ¥600, junior/senior high school students ¥700, elementary school students ¥200, preschoolers free The shrine is believed to have been founded by Nanbu Mitsuyuki and the first lord of the Nanbu family who was granted the Nukanobu province to rule as his fief in the Kamakura period by Minamoto no Yoritomo in return for his conquest of the Oshu region. It is worshipped as the major guardian shrine of the Nanbu family. A number of important national cultural properties and prefectural treasures, including the Red-Thread-Embroidered Armor and the White-Thread-Embroidered Armor, are kept in the shrine's Treasure Museum.

• Korekawa Jomon Museum - 是川縄文館 - 40.4756636, 141.4882811 ☎ +81 178-38-9511 +81 178-96-5392 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30). Closed on Mondays (except the first Monday of the month and national holidays) and the day after a national holiday (but open if on a Saturday or Sunday), and New Year holidays

| admission=Adults ¥250, senior high school/university students ¥250, elementary/junior high school students ¥70 An archeological site from the Jomon period that is famous throughout Japan and the Korekawa Ruins consists of three sub-sites (i.e., Nakai, Hotta, and Ichioji) and is located inside the museum. Wooden products that are excellent works of art (e.g., lacquerware products and bows, goggle-eyed clay figurines) have been excavated from the site. Visitors can learn about Jomon culture at the Korekawa Jomon Museum.

• Kabushima Island - 蕪島 | 40.5382, 141.5575 Get off at the train station called Same The island is designated as a national natural monument and is the only breeding ground black-tailed gulls where visitors can observe their nests from a short distance. From late February till early August and the island resonates with the cries of more than 30,000 gulls that come to breed. The nearby and scenic Kabushima Benzaiten (蕪島弁財天) shrine overlooks the ocean.

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• Tanesashi Coast - 種差海岸 | 40.5072, 141.6093 A coastline that contains a wide variety of nature's expressions throughout the four seasons. Notable areas include Nakasuka, where various seaside plants and wildflowers bloom; the Yodo Pine Grove, where the pine grove makes an excellent contrast with the ocean; and the Tanesashi Natural Lawn, where natural grass spreads to the water's edge--a rare sight in Japan. Have a picnic or enjoy the delicious soft serve ice cream available across the street. Beach areas are also prevalent. Finally and there are several surf breaks located on this stretch of coast. A local train services the coast, but the local bus (100 yen per ride) offers better views and more stops where you can drop for a walk between bus stops. Visit the information center for an introduction to the wonders of the coast and Hashikami area. It also hosts seasonal hands-on events and free rest stop facilities.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Hachinohe

Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, 2 August 2022-004 - Sansha Taisai float

• Enburi Festival | Enburi dance is a folk art representative of the Hachinohe area. The 800-year-old dance is offered to deities as a prayer for a rich harvest. Dancers called tayu swing gorgeous eboshi hats in the shape of horse heads. Over 30 Enburi teams perform traditional dances around Hachinohe City from February 17 through 20 every year. Between tayu dances, children perform celebratory dances like enko-enko and ebisu-mai.

• Sansha Taisai (三社大祭) | Held every year from July 31 through August 4, this is Japan's largest float festival. The five days of celebration focus around a huge parade each day featuring 27 enormous and intricately decorated and articulated floats. The festival started in 1721, when a portable shrine was transmigrated from Ogami Shrine to Chojasan Kokuzo Shrine (now known as Chojasan Shinra Shrine) to offer prayers for rich harvests and to show gratitude to the gods. Currently, it is held as a festival of three shirnes, including Shinmeigu Shrine. Along with the float parade, spectacles like a parade of ancient portable shrines, tiger dances, and sacred dances for Shinto deities entertain the audience.

• Kagami-style Japanese Polo Game | This traditional Japanese polo game is held at Chojasan Shinra Shrine on the middle day (August 2) of the Sansha Taisai Festival. The game was first played in 1827 by Nanbu Nobumasa and the eighth lord of the Hachinohe domain. It is a precious tradition in contemporary Japan, played only in Hachinohe and the Imperial Household Agency, and Yamagata Prefecture.

• Appi Kogen | Located about an hour south of Hachinohe in Iwate Prefecture is Appi.Just get on the toll road and head south! It has amazing skiing/snowboarding in winter and is a perfect mountain for intermediate riders. There is also hiking, beautiful scenery, and various other outdoor activities to enjoy during the remainder of the year. Onsens and restaurants are also plentiful.

• Onsen | There are many onsens in the city, but one of the biggest and most famous is called Gokuraku. It is located next to Yamadenki which is close to the Pia Do shopping mall. Here you can enjoy many different baths, good food, great ice cream, incredible massages for a decent price and also next to the Onsen is a great Vegetarian buffet restaurant worth checking out. The price for this onsen is 420 yen.

• Nagane Athletic Center | This athletic center is located just west of downtown (close to Hon-Hachinohe station). It has an old, but functional gym (100 yen per hour / showers 60 yen), with treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, nautilus machines, and a table tennis area. There is also an outdoor running track (free), several playing fields, an outdoor ice rink for winter skating, and facilities that offer a variety of classes. The outdoor baseball stadium is a great place to catch a High School game.

• Movies | There are a movie theaters located in Cino and also at the Shimoda mall. Check the schedules for special discount days (ladies' day, mens' day, couples' day, etc) where tickets are only 1000yen.

Shopping

• Fish Market, to your right as you exit the old train station (Hon Hachinohe, 本八戸). The indoor fish market which, other than fish, also sells many local souvenirs including food specialties and hand crafted items, including lacquerware and horse statues. There is also a float on display here.
• The Pia-do shopping center is directly north of downtown Hachinohe, about 8 blocks north of the Hon-Hachinohe train stop. There is a Xebio sports (giant sporting goods store) attached to the mall.Also and there is a Sunday store (home improvement/general store) where you can look at puppies! Next to the mall are also a Toys R Us and an electronics store, Yamada Denki. The food court at Pia-do has a McDonalds.
• Hasshoku Center and the big food market hall of Hachinohe. A few minutes apart from the centre (100￥bus from Main Station available), with a lot of different stands of food (fish, sweets, restaurants, drink...). The mawaru-zushi restaurant here is a bit expensive, but oh so delicious.Also and there is a restaurant where you can grill your own fresh fish you buy from the market. You simply pay a fee to rent the grill.
• Lapia is close to Pia-do and has a department store called Nagasakiya. There are various stores, including a Daiso (100 yen store), an indoor amusement park, and various restaurants.

• Greenhouse | A great outdoors store located near Hon-Hachinohe Station (exit Hon-Hachinohe station and take the street on your right headed away from the station, it's just past the gas station on the left). The store features brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, and MontBell. Hiking, trekking, camping, and other outdoor activity gear and clothing are available. The Japanese lines of the clothing are bright and super cool. While Columbia in the U.S. is usually earth tones, here it is neon! The manager, Takahashi-san, speaks some English.

• Niji Hachinohe | Located in the Via Nova shopping building, this store has trendy boutique clothing. It is on the more expensive side, but of course, you get what you pay for.

• Shimoda Mall | Located north of Hachinohe off of the 45 (about 25 mins) is Shimoda Mall. It is a large shopping mall with many stores, restaurants, food courts, movie theaters, a bowling alley, and the department store Jusco. It also has two large sporting goods stores. Sports Authority is attached to the mall & Takeda Sports is located across the street. Takeda Sports usually has an English speaking staff member working to service the many American clients who come from nearby Misawa Base. If you spot the American staff member, she might give you a discount coupon to use on your purchases!

• Kaldi | Located in the Shimoda Mall, this store sells many international products. Pastas, Sauces, Indian foods/spices, olives, pickles, various sweets & Candies, Mexican ingredients (taco shells/salsa/etc), cheeses, fruit cocktails, even frozen bagels can be found. They hand out free coffee upon entering the store. The fresh ground coffee available for purchase is terrific!

Halal Restaurants

Downtown

• Mokkiriya | Located next to the Orion Parking lot on the pedestrian street that is directly across from the Ramen Alley exit. This restaurant has some of the best quality Japanese food you can find. In addition to delicious handmade sushi, sashimi, hotpots, and a variety of traditional Japanese food and the chef often experiments with different seasonal foods and culinary styles. They've got some great drinks too!

• Bon | Located in an alley behind Concert Hall Pachinko. The 'Master' Kappa has some of the best food in town. There is a mix of Japanese, Western and other Asian Cuisine. There is an English menu, plus Kappa has excellent English too.

• Pore Pore | This Indian restaurant located in Lapia shopping center features an amazing lunch buffet for around 1200 yen. The naan bread is delicious!

• Kantaro Sushi | Located on the east side of the 45 just south of Yurinoki Dori, this Mawaru-zushi restaurant offers fresh sushi and delectable fried foods. The price is just a bit higher, but the quality is much better than kappa sushi. The flagship Kantaro is in Hakodate, so there are Hakodate posters and scenic dvds playing on the restaurant flat screen tvs. There is also a variety of Hokkaido sweets for sale at the register.

• Pizzeria Corte | This super 'kawaii' Italian restaurant is located on the street behind Cino (It is on the opposite side of the street from the Cino parking garage. Located behind a real estate office, but they have a sign on the sidewalk). It is small and features mid-century modern decor. The best Pizzas (thin crust Italian style) in Hachinohe! Pizzas, Pasta. and salads are all delicious. The decanters of house red are a great deal. Prices for mains (pizzas/pastas) are all around 1500 yen. There is also a small outdoor patio to enjoy when the weather permits.

• Dipasana | Traditional Indian food - Dipasana (located downtown, close walk towards the 45 from Sakurano) has a lot of great Curries dishes and great nan bread. Be careful though because during the week they close by 8pm. The other great restaurant is located in Lapia (Pore Pore). It is owned by a Japanese-Indian chef who makes all his dishes on the spot including the best nan bread I have ever had. This place is great for lunch as they have a buffet for only 1200 yen.

• Izakaya Row | Located in the center of downtown on the main street is an alleyway of tiny izakayas. They serve up cold organic juice and tasty food. It is a great place to mingle with local residents and business travelers.

Train Station

• Tenryu - 天竜 | 40.50976, 141.43356 Between the train station and Comfort Hotel ☎ +81 178-27-4363 Opening Hours: 12:00-23:00 A small restaurant that serves local cuisine at very reasonable prices. It's conveniently located near the main train station.

The area in central Hachinohe near city hall contains numerous bars, izakaya, restaurants, pubs, and hostess bars. Many of the establishments, especially the hostess bars, will not allow foreigners to enter, although some can be persuaded to change their mind if you speak (Japanese). However, most of the "western" style bars, especially those frequented by young adults, are very welcoming to Foreign Muslims. Two bars that are worth a visit are Bon and Flat. You will find Flat (music symbol for flat note) downstairs on the main street, next to Miroku Yokocho. Bon is found in the maze of alleys behind Concert Hall Pachinko.

• Cafe Saude | Located across the hall from Cafe Flat (below the 100 yen store next to Ramen Alley) this is a tiny, but fun Portuguese restaurant. It only has a few tables and a bar, so it fills up quickly! The owners are a very nice young married couple (Yuko and Takashi) who are learning English. Yuko serves and handles the bar, while Takashi whips up delicious small bites in the tiny kitchen. It is great to watch him cook while sipping a glass of the many fine soft drinks available.

Music

• Flat (music symbol for flat note) is the home of music in Hachinohe. You will find a good mix of live music played at this establishment. the 'Master" Mitsuya can cook, sing and play the guitar. You can find Flat downstairs on the main street, next to Miroku Yokocho. You may also want to pop in to meet 'Japanese Nick', a Japanese Nicholas Cage look alike.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Kawayo Green Farm - カワヨグリーン - Lies three train stops outside the city, in Mukaiyama, and includes a comfortable Youth Hostel on its grounds. It's worth a stopover for some horse riding, mini golf or just some countryside.

• Toyoko Inn Hachinohe Ekimae - ☎ +81 178-27-1045 - 1-3-17 Ichibancho. A business hotel that is extremely simple to spot just outside the train station's main exit. Singles/doubles from ¥7,400 (including tax¥7,670) / ¥7,400 (including tax¥7,770).

• Comfort Hotel Hachinohe - コンフォオトホテル八戸 - 40.5103, 141.4335 clearly visible from the eastern exit from the new (Shinkansen) Hachinohe train station ☎ +81 178-70-4811 5400 yen for double room with breakfast | checkin=15:00 / Check-out: 10:00 A convenient, clean business hotel.

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