Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline
The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline was Aomori Prefecture’s first toll road. It runs along the Hirosaki–Ajigasawa Prefectural Route past Dake Onsen, providing access to the 8th station of Mt. Iwaki from the vicinity of the Haguro Onsen area. Construction took over four years from the start of planning, and the road opened on August 25, 1965.
The 9.8-kilometer route features 69 varied curves, offering a driving experience where you can enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons as the elevation rises.
After taking in the magnificent views of the Tsugaru Plain and the Sea of Japan spreading out below from the 8th station observation deck, you can take a ride up the mountain on the lift.
Take a breather while gazing at the alpine scenery that stretches below. You can enjoy sightseeing and light hiking all in one go.
General Information
- Address
- 56-2 Aza Kuromori, Tokiwano, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
- Telephone Number
- 0172-83-2314
- Opening Times
- Toll road: 9:00 – 17:00 (last entry at 16:00), subject to change depending on snow accumulation
Lift: 9:00 – 16:00 (last ride up at 16:00, last ride down at 16:20), subject to closures due to weather - Closures
- Winter closures
Mid-November to Late April
- Prices
- Vehicles
Vehicle type Price
Motorcycle ¥1,200
Kei car ¥1,700
Compact car ¥2,000
Standard car ¥2,000
Minibus ¥5,000
Local bus ¥5,000
Other ¥8,000
Lift prices
Round trip One way
Adult ¥1,500 ¥1,200
High school student ¥800 ¥600
Junior high student ¥800 ¥600
Elementary school student ¥600 ¥500
Groups ¥1,300 ¥1,100
Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more adults.
Children younger than elementary school age ride free.
- Directions
- By car: 40 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Owani-Hirosaki IC
By public transport: From Hirosaki Bus Terminal, take the Hirosaki-Iwaki-Dake Onsen bus and get off at Dake Onsen (last stop). Transfer to the Iwaki Skyline Shuttle Bus bound for the 8th station (140 minutes).
- Car Park
- 150 cars at the 8th station parking lot
- Website
- Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline
- Notes
- The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a road for vehicles. You cannot walk or ride a bike. Parking and stopping are prohibited on the road except in designated pull-off areas. Please do not start climbing the mountain from the 8th station after 13:00. If there are vehicles parked at the 8th station after 16:30, a missing person report will be filed with the police.
Basic Information
- Multilingual
Staff - Multilingual
Signs - Free Wi-Fi
- Contactless
Payments - Tax Free
- Parking Lot
- Barrier-Free
Toilet - Barrier-Free
COVID-19 Prevention
- Face Masks
Required - Sanitizing
Stations - Temperature
Checks - Physical
Distancing
