Aomori Cherry Blossoms and Ocean Healing at Sotogahama Coast 🌸🌊

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In May, the trees around Oirase Gorge still weren't fully green, but with the perfect weather yesterday, I decided to do a hiking day along Sotogahama Coast. Let me share my full day itinerary!

Morning in Aomori 🌅
Started the day capturing the cherry blossoms and snow-capped mountains in Aomori. 📸
Traveling to Sotogahama Coast 🚉
After returning to Aomori Station, I grabbed a Sotogahama Coast route map from the tourist information center.

11:05 AM: Took the train from Aomori Station to Shin-Aomori Station (11:27 AM).
11:52 AM: Took the train from Shin-Aomori to Hachinohe Station (12:15 PM).
12:24 PM: From Hachinohe to Sotogahama Coast Station (12:57 PM). 🚂
Afternoon at Sotogahama Coast 🏖️

13:00 - 15:00: I went on the coastal hike around Sotogahama Coast. Passed by beautiful grasslands (natural lawns), pine forests, white beach bathing areas, and Osuga Coast. 🌿
You don't have to walk on the beach, as there are grassy fields and reed swamps to explore instead. 🌾
Took a break at a cafe with an ocean view, where I highly recommend trying their delicious ice cream! 🍦.
Captured more scenic shots at the viewpoint
Evening Exploration 🌅
15:46 PM: Took the train from Sotogahama Viewpoint Station to Uwajima Seaside Park Station (15:55 PM), where I visited Uwajima Shrine. 🏯
16:54 PM: From Uwajima Station to Hachinohe Station (17:18 PM).
17:30 PM: Train ride from Hachinohe to Shin-Aomori Station, finishing my coastal adventure by 17:54 PM. 🚋
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