The “Winter Oirase-go,” running between Hachinohe, downtown Towada, and Lake Towada during the winter season, will operate again this year.

If you want to enjoy the winter scenery of Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada, or if you are concerned about driving on snowy roads, we encourage you to use this service.

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【Operating Period】

Hachinohe → Lake Towada: Selected dates from Saturday, December 20, 2025, to Sunday, March 1, 2026

Lake Towada → Hachinohe: Selected dates from Sunday, December 21, 2025, to Monday, March 2, 2026

※Please note that the operating periods differ depending on the departure location.

※For specific operating dates, please check the official website via the link at the bottom of this page.

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【Timetable】

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【Reservations】

・Reservations are required for boarding and alighting at all stops on the Winter Oirase-go.

・Even if you are using a JAPAN RAIL PASS or JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area), a reservation is required.

・Please make your reservation via the reservation website.

・A reservation fee of ¥300 per seat is required at the time of booking.

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For other details and notes, please check the official website.

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Additionally, between downtown Towada and Lake Towada, the “Lake Towada Access Bus” is also available.

For details and reservations for the “Lake Towada Access Bus,” please use this link.