Day 1

JR Hachinohe Station

12:00 Stone Oven Pizza Ortolana

Freshly baked pizza and freshly harvested vegetables to enjoy on the terrace

For lunch on the first day, head to a stone-oven pizza restaurant near the hotel. There are terrace seats in front of the entrance where you can spend time with your dog. The authentic pizza, baked in a high-temperature stone oven, features a perfect combination of crispy crust and juicy toppings, with a faint aroma of firewood that whets the appetite. The pizza lineup is diverse, including the "Ortolana" with plenty of seasonal vegetables and the "Nagaimo and Garlic Pizza" topped with Aomori specialties. The vegetables, sourced directly from local farmers, are all fresh and allow you to enjoy the natural flavors of the ingredients.
The restaurant operates as a buffet from late April to mid-November and as an order-based system during other periods. The buffet features pizza, vegetables, curry, gratin, drinks, and more. If you are bringing a pet, be sure to make a reservation.

15:00 Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

Enjoy a superb resort stay with your dog

Waiting for you at the hotel along the Oirase Mountain Stream are guest rooms and restaurants overlooking the stream, activities, hot springs, and a relaxing slow life. Here, we introduce a stay in a "Dog-Friendly Room" where you can spend time with your pet.

Pet-friendly room

The "Dog-Friendly Room" comes with a private terrace. In addition to a cage, amenities such as paw-wiping cloths for your dog, deodorizing spray, and pet sheets are provided. A welcome feature is the spacious storage area, which is convenient for keeping the pet supplies that tend to accumulate during a trip.

The only guest rooms where you can stay with your dog are the Dog-Friendly Rooms. When booking, be sure to thoroughly check the rules for bringing your dog.

15:30 Room terrace

A moment with your dog on a terrace where you can feel the seasons

After dropping off your luggage, enjoy some relaxing time with your dog on the room's terrace. You will find peace in the refreshing breeze and the chirping of birds. Another appeal is being able to head out for a walk with your dog directly from the terrace. When you return, you can clean off any dirt at the dedicated paw-washing station and go straight back into the room.

17:00 Keiryu Open-air Bath

Refresh in the "Mountain Stream Open-Air Bath" surrounded by nature

Before dinner, soothe the fatigue of your journey in the open-air bath overlooking the mountain stream. While admiring the vivid fresh green leaves or the colorful autumn foliage, you can enjoy the gentle hot spring water that gushes from Mount Hakkoda. In winter, a frozen waterfall, or "ice fall," appears in the open-air bath.

18:30 Buffet Restaurant "Aomori Apple Kitchen"

Experience the rich bounty of Aomori with an apple-themed buffet

Aomori Prefecture is the number one producer of apples in Japan. The buffet restaurant is lined with creative apple dishes. At the live kitchen, please enjoy freshly made dishes such as roast beef. The "piping hot apple pie" served with soft-serve ice cream will melt both your body and soul.

Day 2

07:30 Buffet Restaurant "Aomori Apple Kitchen"

Wake up refreshed with a varied breakfast

For the breakfast buffet, please enjoy freshly squeezed apple juice to wake you up. We recommend the French toast finished in the live kitchen and the morning ramen with the rich flavor of scallops and kelp.

09:00 Oirase Mountain Stream walk

Take a walk along the Oirase Mountain Stream with your dog

After breakfast, head out for a stroll along the Oirase Mountain Stream with your dog. The "Mountain Stream Shuttle Bus," which connects the hotel to the middle area of the stream, can be used without a reservation and is pet-friendly (service suspended in winter). Get off at "Ishigedo" and take a walk to "Kumoi Falls" to experience nature with your dog.

12:00 Nenokuchi Lakeside Restaurant

Savor "Lake Towada Himemasu" while gazing at the lake

After a long walk and working up an appetite, we headed to Lake Towada, the source of the Oirase Mountain Stream. At this restaurant on the lakeshore, you can enjoy local dishes from both Aomori and Akita prefectures, including cuisine featuring Lake Towada's specialty, the himemasu (kokanee salmon), as well as Inaniwa udon and kiritanpo. Pets are welcome on the terrace and at seats near the entrance. While you can visit without a reservation, it is safer to book during busy seasons.
As the name "hime" (princess) suggests, the himemasu is a fish with a beautiful appearance and color, known as the regional brand "Lake Towada Himemasu." We recommend the "Grilled Himemasu Set Meal." The freshly grilled fish is fragrant, and its flavor spreads with every bite. It takes about 15 minutes to grill, but it is a masterpiece worth the wait.

13:00 Towadako Guidehouse Kai

Experience canoeing with your dog on a mystical lake

Straddling Aomori and Akita prefectures, Lake Towada is a caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption. Surrounded by natural forests such as beech, its clear blue surface reflects the fresh greenery and autumn leaves, making it one of Japan's leading scenic spots. This guide house, which organizes nature tours, offers a "Dog Canoe Tour" from spring to autumn. It is a popular tour among dog lovers as it allows you to enjoy a Canadian canoe with your dog.
After receiving a lecture on how to ride and safety precautions, and practicing in the canoe, it is finally time to set off with your dog. Gliding smoothly across the sun-drenched lake, your dog will surely look comfortable. There is also a tea time in a cove along the way, allowing you to experience the diverse charms of Lake Towada.

16:30 Walk around Deai Bridge

Walking time with your dog to the nearby suspension bridge

After returning to the hotel and taking a break, go for a walk with your dog. A recommended spot around the hotel is the "Deai Bridge," which spans near the confluence of the Oirase Mountain Stream and the Tsuta River. It is a wooden suspension bridge about 55 meters long and is a photogenic spot that stands out especially during the fresh greenery and autumn foliage seasons.

17:30 French Restaurant "Sonore"

Exquisite French cuisine to enjoy with your dog

For dinner, head to the French restaurant "Sonore." First, enjoy an "aperitif" with an appetizer on the terrace along the mountain stream. Your dog can also enjoy treats like pâté. After a toast, you can savor sophisticated modern French cuisine and fine wines in a private room.

20:30 Mountain Stream Open-air Bath

Relax in the open-air bath while reflecting on your day

The open-air bath overlooking the mountain stream is the perfect place to soothe the fatigue of your leisure activities. Surrender yourself to the soft waters of the simple hot spring, and feel both your body and mind unwind. If you wake up early the next day, a morning bath is also recommended. You can enjoy bathing while the morning mist hangs over the stream and the chirping of wild birds echoes around you.

Day 3

07:00 Mountain Stream Terrace

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

Start your third day with breakfast on the mountain stream terrace with your dog. The colorful Western-style set, featuring smørrebrød, soup, quiche, fruit, and more, is so abundant that you won't know where to start. Your dog will be happy to join in on the breakfast fun together. (Not available in winter)

Check out of Oirase Keiryu Hotel

11:40 Tsukasa Towada Barayaki Taishu Shokudo

Work up an appetite for Towada's soul food, Bara-yaki

Towada's local specialty, "Towada Bara-yaki," is a dish of beef ribs and onions seasoned with a sweet and spicy soy-based sauce and grilled on an iron plate. Currently, over 80 restaurants in Towada City serve Bara-yaki, and the unique arrangements at each shop are a hot topic. This restaurant is an antenna shop for the local revitalization group "Towada Bara-yaki Seminar," and you can choose between beef or pork ribs.
In addition to the a la carte dish, a "Towada Bara-yaki Lunch" set is available, which includes rice, soup, and pickles. The sweet and spicy soy sauce, made with Towada-grown garlic and Aomori apples, goes perfectly with the meat and onions, making it a great companion for rice. Your dog will have to wait for a bit. Takeout is also available except in August, allowing you to enjoy a "Towada Bara-yaki Bowl."

13:00 Towada Art Center

Appreciate art originating from Towada at the museum and on the streets

Towada City is committed to urban development through art, and this museum is its central hub. The permanent collection was created specifically for the museum, featuring numerous works 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 roof, and the exhibition building itself is a work of art.
In the Art Square around the museum, you will find scattered, highly creative works, including Yayoi Kusama's polka-dot world featuring pumpkins and young girls. If you want to enjoy the area with your dog, try walking along the government office street and shopping district that passes in front of it. You will encounter unique street furniture that can be used as benches, such as cloud and insect-shaped pieces.

15:00 Tanesashi Coast

Create memories with your dog on the expansive lawn

At the end of your trip, head to a scenic spot in Hachinohe City. Tanesashi Coast, located within Sanriku Fukko National Park, is a nationally designated place of scenic beauty where over 650 species of plants grow wild. From spring to autumn, a wide variety of flowers bloom in abundance.
A walking path is maintained along the long coastline, making it popular as a trail course as well. There are plenty of highlights, such as Kabushima Island where black-tailed gulls dance, rugged reefs, and white sandy beaches, but the "Tanesashi Natural Lawn" is the most iconic spot on the Tanesashi Coast. It is a scenic area where natural grass spreads right up to the water's edge, creating a vivid contrast with the sea. You can spend your time however you like, whether playing with your dog or taking photos against the backdrop of the stunning sea and lawn. Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash at the natural lawn. Also, don't forget to clean up after your pet.