The easiest way to get around in Hiraizumi is on foot, since many of the major sights and attractions are within walking distance. Though, some are a bit further away which might require a bus or car to get there. 
 

Travelers can also opt to buy the following pass to get around:

• Hiraizumi Run Run Loop Bus 1-Day Pass

  • Coverage: most touristic attractions in Hirosaki

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Price: 450 Yen

  • Where to buy: information booth at Hiraizumi Station

Public transportation: 

To get from Sendai to Hiraizumi by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. Detailed instructions are as follows:

• Bullet Train:

  1. Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Sendai Station to Ichinoseki Station. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the JR Tohoku Main Line and get off at Hiraizumi Station. The additional journey takes about 10 minutes.
      

• Regular Train:

  1. Take the JR Tohoku Main Line from Sendai Station to Ichinoseki Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the JR Tohoku Main Line towards Morioka and get off at Hiraizumi Station. The additional journey takes about 10 minutes.

Valid rail passes: 

• Japan Rail Pass

• JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass

• JR East Tohoku Area Pass

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Akita Airport.

• by car: approximately 2 hours

Rental cars:

We recommend staying in Hiraizumi between half a day and one day. 
 

Scenic rides:

• Geibikei River Cruise: click here to go to the official website

There are two famous festivals in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festivals, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Chusonji Takiginou Festival

  • Date: August 14th

• Hiraizumi Daimonji Bonfire Festival

  • Date: August 20th

The nearest and most convenient airport is Akita Airport.

• by car: approximately 2 hours

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