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Things to see in Hachinohe (Japan): 14 places and when to go
Hachinohe is a city in Japan with around 239,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Hiking (4), Nature (3). The best known are Ne Castle, Hachinohe City Museum and Kabushima Shrine. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 40.51, 141.54
- Population
- About 239,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Hiking (4) · Nature (3) · History (2) · Mountains (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 252 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Hashikami, at 739 m.
What to see in Hachinohe
The places in and around Hachinohe, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ne Castle14th century castle in Hachinohe city, Aomori Prefecture, Japan6.6 km
- Hachinohe City MuseumMuseum in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan6.4 km
- Kabushima ShrineShrine in Kabushima, Hachinohe3.5 km
- Korekawa Archaeological InstitutionMuseum in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan5.8 km
- Korekawa SiteArchaeological site in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan5.7 km
- Misawa Aviation & Science MuseumAerospace museum in Misawa, Aomori, Japan25 km
- Mount HashikamiMountain in Hashikami, Aomori and Hirono, Iwate prefecture, Japan13 km
- Mt. NakuiMountain in Japan24 km
- Futaba-yuHot spring bath1.7 km
- Michinoku Coastal TrailNature trail in Japan3.5 km
- Michinoku Coastal Trail (Hachinohe Section)Hiking5.2 km
- Michinoku Coastal Trail (Hashikami Section)Hiking11 km
- Michinoku Coastal Trail (Hirono Section)Hiking23 km
- Sannohe Town History MuseumMuseum27 km
When to go to Hachinohe
The best time to visit Hachinohe is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebBest time10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunPossible14:53
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepPossible12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovBest time9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hachinohe
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 252 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Aomori28 places78 km
- Hirosaki18 places91 km
- Morioka13 places95 km
- Akita15 places152 km
- Hakodate27 places158 km
- Muroran39 places210 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hachinohe?
The best known: Ne Castle, Hachinohe City Museum, Kabushima Shrine, Korekawa Archaeological Institution, Korekawa Site. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hachinohe?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Hachinohe?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 252 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hachinohe as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Museums and art713 places for museums and art in Japan, from Tokyo National Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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