We departed at 9:00 AM on August 3rd. The original itinerary included the Hakkoda Ropeway and the Shiokura Bridge, but we wanted to spend more time on the Oirase Stream, so we started directly from Tsutsumuma. It took us an hour and a half to get from Asamushi Onsen to Tsutsumuma. Our driver, Mr. Nakatani, even provided several bear bells for us to wear and accompanied us throughout the journey. We arrived at Ishigado Rest Area around 11:00 AM. Mr. Nakatani led us from Ishigado to Mamondei, then we took a ride along the way to take photos or walk for a while, arriving at the lakeside plaza of Lake Towada around 1:30 PM. We had lunch there and stayed until 3:00 PM, returning to Aomori Station around 5:00 PM. The timing was perfect, and although there was a language barrier, the translation software was sufficient for communication. Thank you, Mr. Nakatani!
Mr. Toyoshima drove smoothly, and despite the language barrier, he diligently provided explanations for each attraction using a translator. A day trip to the Hakkoda Ropeway, Oirase Stream, and Lake Towada was possible, with ample time to explore each site. It's truly a blessing for those without a car, and highly recommended.
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Hakkoda Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Hakkoda year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 4.2–15.0°C, mild climate, but early spring can still be chilly, relatively low rainfall. Common activities: Hiking (be aware of temperature changes), flower viewing (some species). Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable long pants, hiking shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 19.4–25.8°C, high temperature, high humidity, high rainfall, especially the most rainfall in August. Common activities: Summer resort, stream activities, hiking (be prepared for rain). Recommended clothing: Breathable and sweat-wicking clothing, rain gear, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 14.5–21.9°C, comfortable temperature, moderate rainfall, but early autumn still needs to pay attention to temperature difference. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable long pants.
Winter (December–February): Average -0.3–1.1°C, cold temperature, high probability of snowfall, high rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, snow viewing (take warming measures). Recommended clothing: Thick warm clothing, waterproof jacket, snow boots.
Hakkoda climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1493 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
Hakkoda monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-0.3°C
147.7
February
0.2°C
90.7
March
4.2°C
66.7
April
10.7°C
54.7
May
15°C
69.3
June
19.4°C
90.7
July
24.1°C
141
August
25.8°C
241
September
21.9°C
76
October
14.5°C
120.7
November
8.2°C
169
December
1.1°C
226.3
Hakkoda weather for the next seven days
9/22
Tuesday
Sunny
22.9°C/15.1°C
9/23
Wednesday
Sunny
20.9°C/13.6°C
9/24
Thursday
Sunny
22.1°C/14.5°C
9/25
Friday
Overcast
19°C/12.4°C
9/26
Saturday
Overcast
18.5°C/12.4°C
9/27
Sunday
Overcast
20.8°C/12.6°C
9/28
Monday
Light rain shower
17.6°C/15.2°C
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