Today, I embarked on a bullet-speed day trip to Aomori, the northernmost tip of Japan’s main island, Honshu, using the trending “Kyun❤︎Pass.” Let me share with you the experience. While it’s easy to swiftly reach Aomori aboard the Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa,” this time, I deliberately made stops along the way to enjoy various railway spots.
One highlight was disembarking at “Kurikoma Kogen” to admire the Shinkansen speeding through at 320 km/h, and witnessing the decoupling of the “Komachi” and “Hayabusa” trains at “Morioka.” Additionally, I indulged in Aomori’s local sake, freshly caught bluefin tuna, compared different ciders, and savored a seafood bento amid the passing scenery of the high-speed Shinkansen.
I created this video to share this delightful experience with all of you. For international viewers, I highly recommend replicating this fantastic adventure when visiting Japan.
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Expenses: Kyun Pass ❤️ 10,000 yen (Original cost: 39,220 yen. Tokyo → Kurikoma Kogen: 11,980 yen, Kurikoma Kogen → Aomori: 9,570 yen, Shin-Aomori → Tokyo: 17,670 yen), Tempura Rice Ball: 380 yen, Green Tea: 150 yen, Sake “Toyohi”: 880 yen, Apple Juice: 180 yen × 2, Medium Fatty Tuna: 1,000 yen, Cider Tasting: 400 yen, Seafood Bento: 1,200 yen
Route: Tokyo → Kurikoma Kogen → Morioka → Shin-Aomori → Aomori → Tokyo
Trains: E5 Series Shinkansen, East i-E (E491), etc.
Impressions: Extremely economical and satisfying.
0:00 Opening
0:23 Getting Started
0:31 Current Location
1:16 Lunchbox “Matsuri”
3:08 Route
6:47 Breakfast Time
9:49 High-Speed Passage at “Furukawa Station”
10:55 Seat Review
13:03 High-Speed Passage at “Kurikoma Kogen Station”
14:43 East i-E
15:49 High-Speed Passage at “Ichinoseki Station”
20:58 Decoupling of “Komachi” and “Hayabusa”
24:04 Arrival at Shin-Aomori Station
28:00 Market
31:00 Sake and Medium Fatty Tuna
35:52 Cider Tasting
44:20 Departure from Shin-Aomori Station
46:41 Seafood Bento Lunchtime
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Thank you all for watching our videos! Today, we will report on our trip using JR East’s “Kyun❤︎ Pass,” a super deal ticket from JR East, to save money! The journey always starts here. Tokyo Station! Whenever you come here, it is indeed Japan’s capital station!
Now you can easily issue tickets from a QR code! This “Kyun ❤︎ Pass” must be reserved in advance through “Ekinetto”! Purchases can be made up to 2 weeks prior to use! And as always, I will stop here. Ekiben “Festival Let’s try this “onigiri” today! Tenmusu rice ball” $2.53
You can ride any Shinkansen train as many times as you like throughout the day for $66!! Since we are here, we will enjoy it to the fullest from the first morning! Hokuriku Shinkansen is good, but… Let’s ride this way this time! E5 Series Shinkansen!
I would like to take a little fun train trip on this! Two free reserved seats! This time, we will take a free seat and head north! If you take the train from Tokyo Station, you can almost always sit down. Three rows, but I got a window seat. It will be a 419-mile trip.
We will leave as soon as possible! It is so nice to be the first Shinkansen train leaving Tokyo Station today! The sun is also climbing. Omiya will arrive soon. The seat is facing backward, so I guess it is a “send-in” train. How many times will this music be heard today?
This “Kyun❤︎ Pass” seems to be very popular and is almost full. Speed is still slow in this area. The train stops at many stations along the way because it is a “Yamabiko” train. The reclining system is also quite good. Still about 77mi. Electricity outlets are also available. This is OK!
Tables are also available. Wi-Fi is fair. With this application, you can also see at a glance the running position, delays, and train formation of the Shinkansen! Well, will we pass each other? Yeah, Wi-Fi is slow… This is a reprinted color! North goes north.
They are kind enough to give you a passing station as well! It came out to 186mi! The ride is excellent! Have a traditional Japanese breakfast! Tenmusu” is a rice ball with “tempura” inside! Mm, delicious! Fill with Japanese tea. It contains shrimp. Why not take the express train “Hayabusa”?
I’ll let you know why later! It seems to arrive at “Sendai.” Many people get on board! On weekday mornings, many people seem to use it during the commuter rush. The station we are aiming for now is called “Kurikomakogen”. First, get off once at “Furukawa Station”. Why?
This is because there is a wait for the following train to pass at this station. Here it comes! The “KOMACHI” and the “HAYABUSA” are connected! Cool! Remember this speed. Luggage up… Now, board again and head north. Blinds are also smooth. The car was very empty. The headrest also moves freely.
Drinks are available here. The seats at the end of the room have wide tables and are easy to place luggage. If you want to sit down, this is the place to go. Now, you have arrived at the station you are looking for!
If you get off here, the next bullet train is one hour away. Moving to the other side of the platform,.., Amazing power! I came here to see this! A momentary blip! It was a great wind pressure! We will board the following train and head north!
It seems that a good number of people get off at this station. If you have time, please visit this station to see the fast passage of many trains. Next, we will head to “Ichinoseki”. ？？？？？ Oh, that’s ！！！！！ East i-E, JR East’s “comprehensive test car! Maintenance vehicles for tracks and overhead wires!
It is a fantastic vehicle that you never know when or where you will see it! I also saw the running scene for the first time! I never thought it would be such a coincidence and that we could run side by side! It’s my lucky day!
Now, we can also see high speed passing at this station! It is very powerful when seen up close! Then we head north again! In the next “Morioka”, you can encounter that rumored event! The peaceful scenery will soothe you as you continue on your way. The front row is nice and wide!
The table is large and comfortable! I can see them passing each other at ridiculous speeds during high speeds! The weather is getting better… ♪ Now, it is “Morioka” that you are looking for! The lineup of Shinkansen trains is breathtaking! Here’s another cleaning ninja! Thank you for everything! This is the conductor’s compartment.
It appears that the window can be opened! We have also uploaded a video of the Grand Class ride, so please take a look! I wish I could ride again. Beautiful form. Once I came to the waiting lobby. Everyone is bathing in something. In cold regions, you have heaters! Let me sit down too.
It is indeed warm. Thanks. I came to the conventional line a little. Now, let’s welcome the train! Here they come! KOMACHI & HAYABUSA Many are looking forward to the “unraveling” of the project! So the preceding “Komachi” is easily “solved” just by moving forward! On the way back, take a look at the “consolidation”!
Then we head north again! I wish I could have had some “cold noodles”, a “Morioka specialty”. It was cold, though. Come on! You will arrive at your destination, Shin-Aomori! The snow is getting thicker. The guard is also on board! Thanks! It was 5 hours after leaving Tokyo at 6:00 a.m! We finally arrived!
The fastest direct flight will get you there in about 3 hours. Many were looking forward to the northernmost point of Honshu. Nebuta” welcomes visitors. Let’s buy “sake.” This one is famous! Looks delicious! “Houhai” $5.86 The lunches look delicious, but.., I would like to visit the “market.”
Oops, this “apple juice” is famous for being cheap and tasty, so take it as a souvenir! I chose “Tsugaru”. $1.20 To get to “Aomori”, you need to take a conventional train for one stop. Close it because it is cold. Oh, oh, oh. It looks cold outside.
Aomori Station is just around the big curve! Simultaneous entry. I’ll open the door. I wish I could go to Akita on this. Quicksand cold! Windy! They have a market in the basement here. Markets are fun! What should I buy? Oops! Crab and sea urchin! And a good selection of “tuna.”
You can’t leave without eating “tuna! Hmm? This looks like a very good deal. Is it “medium fatty tuna”? The clerk can be reached at 、、、、 No？？？？ Let’s look at the others. I came back, but he’s still not there. Is it being processed here? I can’t buy it if I’m not there.
There is also a cafeteria! but very crowded. Let’s try tuna for a moment! Still not here, ah! Thanks, I can finally buy it! They say the tuna was caught in “Hokkaido.” They also give you soy sauce and chopsticks! Isn’t $6.66 a bargain?
Let’s have it in a corner of the market as soon as possible! Toast with sake! Yum! Then we will have “tuna”! This thickness! Ugh ！！！！ This elasticity is tremendous! Sake with this meat, which has been tightened by the rough sea. My peers also gathered around me!
Actually, a lot of people were after this “tuna”! Sake and fresh sashimi, the perfect combination! An endless loop of chasing sashimi with sake! It was great! I was also curious about this diner. A tasting was recommended! They call it “dried squid ears.” Delicious. This is “smoked herring.” Delicious ！！！！
Someone bring me some booze… Scallop string Best ！！！！ This is a very thriving business! There is a place I would like to go, but…great wind! It’s too cold. I can’t stay outside…. Running in. Huh, it’s warm. cider! It seems to be made here Let’s go there because they offer tastings!
$2.66 for two cups. It’s nice to be able to sample what I’m interested in. Let’s have it right away. Hmmm… ？？？？ Tasting. Tasting indeed. In an instant it was gone. Mouthwash-like amounts … Okay, second bullet. I wonder if there will be more? A bite really. Thank you…
Would I have preferred the first drink? Probably. It proved to be valuable. Maybe not many can be made. Candles are cute. Apple guess! It is really cold outside. I would love to take a boat ride. I must see a few “Nebuta” and head out. I wish I could have a seafood bowl.
Oops! This place also has “Olin” so get it. Opening and closing is left to me. Farewell Aomori! The ability to come right up next to the driver’s seat is a high point. And it runs quite fast. Cue the magic free ticket! Let’s buy “Kaisen Kowappa.” $7.99 It’s adorable.
It was Aomori in a flash. I wish I could have toured more. I hope you all have a relaxing stay. The guy from earlier? Multipurpose Room The toilets are clean. Thanks for cleaning up. We need to move on for the second half of our trip. With the best sake,
It is also important to be hungry. Let’s have it! If it contains “salmon roe” and “crab,” it must be unbeatable! See you again in the next video! Thank you very much for seeing this to the end!