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4.5

4.5 of 5 bubbles

256 reviews

John J

Wels, Austria5,439 contributions

5.0 of 5 bubbles

May 2019 • Solo

Mt. Iwaki rises alone from near sea- level, making it seem much larger than it really is. The views are stunning, and you cn see it on a clear day from the Aomori bridge and from the ferry to Hakodate, even.

Written May 9, 2019

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Eric L

Sacramento, CA43 contributions

4.0 of 5 bubbles

Apr 2019 • Solo

Approaching the town of Hirosaki, one thing dominates your view: Mount Iwaki. It rises alone from the plain, a beautiful composite volcano. If you can get to the Tsura-no-Mai bridge, the mountain makes a lovely site reflected in the lake. A bus ride out to the Iwaki Yama Jinja won't give you the same views, but will give a sense of the power and worship people have felt for this mountain. This shrine also has a spring of delicious snowmelt water.

Written April 26, 2019

YTCHENG

Hong Kong, China15,378 contributions

3.0 of 5 bubbles

Oct 2018 • Couples

We visited the park on a cloudy day and it was quite difficult to view Mt. Iwaki at a distance clearly. Anyway, we took a few photos at last.

Written November 13, 2018

5.0 of 5 bubbles

Apr 2018 • Friends

The mountain is everything you expect to see in a "Japanese montin." It is symmetrical, snow capped, pretty an mysterious. It looks like all the mountains you see in their old paintings. Mount Fuji may be a little better, but this is a fine imitation!

Written August 31, 2018

chongcp

Singapore, Singapore145 contributions

5.0 of 5 bubbles

Oct 2017 • Solo

Luckily it was a clear day during my visit, so the autumn foliage and views from the top of the ropeway were splendid. The best part was actually driving up and down the Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline toll road. It's about 1,600 to 1,800 yen if I remember correctly.

Written January 12, 2018

YTCHENG

Hong Kong, China15,378 contributions

4.0 of 5 bubbles

Oct 2017 • Friends

During our visit to Hirosaki Park, we have the chance to see Mt. Iwaki at a distance. Not yet snow-capped in Oct.. Have to wait until late Nov. Nice view that attracted many visitors despite the payment of yen 310 as entrance fee to the castle was necessary.

Written December 14, 2017

YTCHENG

Hong Kong, China15,378 contributions

4.0 of 5 bubbles

Apr 2017 • Friends

Another advantage of entering Hirosaki Castle compound was the chance to see Mt. Iwaki. During our visit there by late April this year, we still managed to view the beautiful snow-caped mountain from the castle despite the weather on that day was not that steady. Many visitors there also took the chance to snapshoot the mountain.

Written May 5, 2017

4.0 of 5 bubbles

Apr 2017 • Friends

Only saw this mountain from my hotel window but Hirosaki is surrounded by mountains and virgin forest of beech.

Written April 26, 2017

5.0 of 5 bubbles

Oct 2016 • Couples

The climb to the top isn't for the faint hearted, the army trains on it. Passed on that and turned right and did a pleasant ridge walk.

Written February 19, 2017

LDWG

Keene, NH247 contributions

5.0 of 5 bubbles

Oct 2016 • Couples

This mountain dominates the whole area, and we tried to get up it after visiting Hirosaki. Sadly, there had been snow the night before (only rained in Aomori city) so the road was closed to vehicles without studded snow tires. Still got some great pictures.

Written November 3, 2016

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