🇯🇵 Japan | Aomori Cherry Blossom Guide – Ashino Park

#cherryblossom25 🚆 How to Get There (from Aomori): Take the JR Ou Line from Aomori Station to Kawabe Station (川部駅) Transfer to the Gonō Line to Goshogawara Station (五所川原駅) — you can use your Suica card for this part At Goshogawara, transfer to the Tsugaru Railway to Ashino Park Station (芦野公園駅) ⚠️ This is a private railway, so you can’t use Suica — just board and pay 650 yen in cash when you arrive 📸 What to Do at Ashino Park: Right after getting off the train, head to the end of the platform to capture the scenic shot of the vintage train departing through cherry blossom tunnels (a photographer’s dream!) 🚂🌸 The trains arrive roughly every hour, with two trains coming within 9 minutes of each other in opposite directions 📍 Pro tip: Be in position (like in Pic 1) about 10 minutes before arrival to grab the best photo spot Stay in place even after the first train leaves — the second one will come from the opposite direction shortly! 🌸 Why Visit? Ashino Park is incredibly picturesque during sakura season — quiet, scenic, and filled with charm. The sight of cherry blossoms framing old-school trains is pure nostalgia. It’s a must-visit for photographers and travelers looking for something less touristy than Hirosaki #thingstodo