Mount Iwaki
岩木山
The 1,625-meter "Tsugaru Fuji," which you can approach by the Iwaki Skyline toll road with its 69 sharp bends and a chairlift near the summit.
Mount Iwaki rises to 1,625 meters, the highest peak in Aomori Prefecture. It is called "Tsugaru Fuji" because its shape resembles Mount Fuji, and it can be seen from central Hirosaki and the apple orchards. From late April to early November, you can drive up the toll road Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, which has 69 sharp bends, to the eighth station, then take a chairlift to the ninth station and walk about 40 minutes to the summit. On clear days you can see the Sea of Japan, the Shirakami Mountains and the Hakkoda Mountains. You can also climb from Iwakiyama Shrine along the traditional trail, which takes about 4 to 5 hours. Weather on the mountain changes quickly, so bring windproof clothing.
Opening hours
Skyline approx. late April–early November
Nearby sights
- Iwakiyama Shrine
- Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge
- Hirosaki Apple Park
- Fujita Memorial Garden
- Hirosaki Castle & Hirosaki Park
- Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art
- Tachineputa Museum
- Tsugaru Railway Stove Train