How to Visit Tsutanuma
- Period
- Oct.23 – Nov.3 2026
To Save the Beautiful Tsutanuma
During the autumn foliage season, Tsutanuma faces challenges from the influx of visitors, including congestion on surrounding roads, roadside parking, and damage to vegetation. To preserve the beauty of Tsutanuma for future generations, we are taking steps to manage traffic and conserve the environment. Please help by booking in advance and paying the cooperation fee.
Early
Morning
Oct.23 – Nov.3 2026
From 5:00a.m. to 7:30a.m.
You need to book the entry ticket and pay in advance on the website below. Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group tour cannot be accepted due to the deck capacity.
The parking lot is closed from 8:00 p.m. until 4:50 a.m. the following morning.
About the early morning ticket
On foot, bike, or taxi visitor
You need an observation deck entry ticket.
*When a taxi parks, you also need a parking ticket.
Car or motorbike visitor
You need both an observation deck entry ticket and a parking ticket.
For the Capacity Control and the Area Conservation
Observation Deck Entry
¥2,000 / person
Parking
¥2,000 / vehicle
Parking
¥1,000 / motorbike
Examples
Single Visit by Car
- An Observation Deck Entry Ticket
- ¥2,000
- A Parking Ticket
- ¥2,000
Total ¥4,000
Single Visit by Motorbike
- An Observation Deck Entry Ticket
- ¥2,000
- A Parking Ticket (Mortorbike)
- ¥1,000
Total ¥3,000
A Pair Visit by Taxi
- Two Observation Deck Entry Tickets
- ¥2,000 ＋ ¥2,000
Total ¥4,000
A Pair Visit by Car
- Two Observation Deck Entry Tickets
- ¥2,000 ＋ ¥2,000
- A Parking Ticket
- ¥2,000
Total ¥6,000
You can book maximum four observation deck entry tickets and a parking ticket on single application.
How to Book
Go to Booking Website (Peatix)If you plan to stay at Tsuta-Onsen Inn, ask the inn directly. (Tel:(+81)176-74-2311)
Check the cancel policy before an application on the booking website.
You need to have an account of Peatix to book a ticket.
Daytime
Oct.23 – Nov.3 2026
From 7:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
You need to pay fees below on arrival of Tsuta-Onsen Parking (Cash only).
No Booking Needed on Daytime Visit
When the parking is full, please visit again after a while.
On foot, bike, or taxi visitor
For Free
Car, motorbike, or group tour bus visitor
Need to Pay on Arrival
For the Capacity Control and the Area Conservation
Parking
¥2,000 / vehicle
Parking
¥1,000 / motorbike
Bus Entrance to the Parking
¥10,000 / vehicle
Recommended Detour Route
For Tsutanuma Visitor
The traffic around Tsutanuma can be congested on the high season.
When you pass through between Aomori City and Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge, we recommend you take detour below.
The Issue Regarding Tsutanuma
During the autumn foliage season, the high volume of visitors to Tsutanuma creates a range of problems, including overcrowding, incidents on the viewing deck, damage to vegetation, traffic congestion, and roadside parking.
To address these issues, the Around Lake Towada Counter Congestion Council has introduced advance reservations for early-morning time slots and a cooperation fee to manage visitor numbers. Staff are also on hand at the viewing deck and on the roads to ease congestion. Your fees make this initiative possible. Thank you for your support.
Brief Introduction on the Brochure below
Introduction Brochure (PDF file)