Aomori Prefecture's Ajigasawa Onsen.
A hot spring hotel with an air of Taisho-era romance and a panoramic view of the Japan Sea.

Welcome to Ajigasawa Onsen
Hotel Grand Mer Sankaiso.

Hotel Grand Mer Sankaiso is situated at the foothills of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site, and from the Japan Sea that spreads out below your eyes, you can see Hokkaido. Our skillful chefs endeavor to bring out the best of the carefully selected ingredients from mountain and sea. Nurture your energy for tomorrow by soaking in the 300,000 year-old fossil seawater hot spring, and treating yourself to a thalassotherapy seaweed pack. All-inclusive stays include beverages and various activities in the room rate. Enjoy a relaxing time. A live Tsugaru shamisen performance is held every night from 8:30. We very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you soon.

We provide comfort when you come,
and happiness to leave with.

For access details

All-inclusive

Afternoon Lounge [Hours] 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
[We Offer] Alcohol (draft beer, wine, highball, sake), soft drinks, coffee, water from the Shirakami-sanchi, etc.

Morning Lounge [Hours] 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
[We Offer] Soft drinks, coffee, etc.

Beverages at dinner Enjoy beverages at dinner as well at no extra charge. We offer a wide variety of beverages including draft beer, wine, local sake, and local cider. Enjoy your own combination of the hotel's specialties.

Tsugaru shamisen and folk song talk show [Hours] From 8:30 p.m.
[Location] 1st floor lounge
* Time and location are subject to change

Private baths [Hours] 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. / 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. / 45 minutes per slot
* Private baths are free of charge and must be reserved on the day of use. Please check the availability before using

Sightseeing spots around the area.

*[Spring] Hirosaki Hirosaki Castle (Cherry Blossom Festival)
Known as the No. 1 cherry blossom festival in Japan, the 2,600 trees in full bloom is a breathtaking sight to see. There is an Apple Park nearby where you can try harvesting apples in Autumn.
Approx. 50 minutes by car.
Approx. 90 minutes by train (Gono Line) from Ajigasawa.

*[Summer] Goshogawara Tachineputa (Nebuta Festival)
Huge floats called Tachineputa are on display, standing 23 meters tall and weighing 19 tons. From the 4th to the 8th of August every year when the festival held, the sight of them parading through the town is overwhelming.
Approx. 30 minutes by car.
Approx. 30 minutes by train (Gono Line) from Ajigasawa.

*[Summer/Autumn] Shirakami-Sanchi (Aoike, Lake Juniko) & autumn leaves
Aoike is a pond famous for its water that resembles blue ink, and here, you can see the World Heritage primeval beech forests take on their autumn colors. The reflection of the surrounding trees makes the pond even more mythical. The lush green of summer is also well worth a visit Shirakami-Sanchi.
Approx. 85 minutes by car.
Approx. 90 minutes by train (Gono Line) from Ajigasawa.

*[Winter] Goshogawara Tsugaru Railway (Stove Train)
Operates only from December to March. It's great fun to toast dry squid over the charcoal stove in the train's retro atmosphere, and look out the window to see the snowscape!
Approx. 30 minutes by car.
Approx. 30 minutes by train (Gono Line) from Ajigasawa.

*[Winter] Drifting Snow Tour
Kanagi-machi's unique Snow Country Drifting Snow Tour offers a very popular experience for those who have never seen snow blow up from the ground, or who live in a region with a warm climate. Of course guests from abroad are more than welcome!
Approx. 50 minutes by car.
Approx. 30 minutes to Goshogawara by train (Gono Line) from Ajigasawa. Approx. 25 minutes on the Tsugaru Railway from Goshogawara.

*[Winter] Hakkoda Ropeway
It can be said that Mt. Hakkoda's frost-covered trees are the best in Japan in terms of their scale, grandness, and dynamism, surpassing those of Zao and Hachimantai. The frost-covered trees can usually be seen around January and February. You will be able to see frost-covered trees in all sorts of shapes.
Approx. 90 minutes by car.
Approx. 90 minutes to Aomori Station by train (Gono Line) from Ajigasawa. Approx. 30 minutes by bus from Aomori Station.

• [Spring] Hirosaki Hirosaki Castle (Cherry Blossom Festival)
• [Summer] Goshogawara Tachineputa (Nebuta Festival)
• [Summer] Shirakami-Sanchi (Aoike, Lake Juniko)
• [Autumn] Autumn leaves (The lush green of summer is also recommended)

• [Autumn] Hirosaki Apple Farm (Having a go at harvesting is also recommended)
• [Winter] Goshogawara Tsugaru Railway (Stove Train)
• [Winter] Drifting Snow Tour
• [Winter] Hakkoda Ropeway