Asamushi Onsen: A Stroll to the Aquarium and a Seaside Footbath

Enjoy a day that combines the best of the sea and hot springs at Asamushi Onsen, the retreat in the hills behind Aomori City. In the morning, meet Mutsu Bay's marine life and a dolphin performance at the Aomori Prefectural Asamushi Aquarium, the northernmost aquarium on Honshu; at lunchtime, take a breather at the roadside station Michi-no-Eki Yu-sa Asamushi while overlooking Mutsu Bay. In the afternoon, gaze at Yu-no-shima island and play in the sand at Sunset Beach Asamushi, then take a leisurely walk at Asamushi Onsen Forest Park. Finish up by warming just your feet together as a family at the footbath in front of Asamushi-Onsen Station. With short walking distances and plenty of rest spots along the way, this is a reassuring course for families with small children.