Weekend trip in Aomori Prefecture! We hiked in the Hakkoda Mountains to experience the autumn foliage (called "Koyo" or "Momiji" in Japanese). We were treated to stunning views after riding the ropeway to the peak of the mountain. Just wow! More dramatic scenery was waiting for us while hiking down.

After a long hike, there's no better place than a Japanese hot spring. "Sukayu Onsen" is one of Japan's most atmospheric hot springs ryokan. The large, wooden bath is mixed-gender. Yes, it's a mixed-gender Onsen ;)

More information about the Hakkoda Mountains:
www.japan-guide.com/e/e3780.html

Bus schedule from Aomori Station to Hakkoda (and Lake Towada):
www.jrbustohoku.co.jp/route/detail/?RID=14

Our itinerary:
1) Sendai - Shin-Aomori
2) Shin-Aomori or Aomori Station, take the JR Bus Tohoku bound for Lake Towada. Get off at "Hakkoda Ropeway Station"
3) Arrival at the Ropeway Station, 10min ride to the top.
4) From the top, hike down via Kenashitai to Sukayu Onsen.
5) Take the JR Bus Tohoku again from Sukayu Onsen bus stop back to Aomori Station.

Music (in order of appearance):
Kubbi - Hunter
kubbimusic.com/album/taiga

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Gear:
Main Camera - Canon EOS M6: goo.gl/pjSbAA
Main Camera Lens - Canon EF-M 11-22mm: goo.gl/UfQ7jJ
Microphone - Rode VideoMicro: goo.gl/T5MQfV
Tripod - Joby GorillaPod 3K: goo.gl/FPwYpm