Workation in Tsugaru
Interested in a workation* experience in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture?You can work remotely using coworking spaces, restaurants (cafes), lodging facilities, etc. while enjoying nature and local programs!
Changing up your work environment can help you concentrate and come up with new ideas. It is perfect for anyone, whether you are traveling alone or with family and friends.
*What is Workation
Workation is a term coined by combining the words “work” and “vacation.” It refers to working while enjoying leisure time at a location different from the typical work environment, including working from a resort or hot spring haven, through the use of remote work.
Workation in Tsugaru
Hirosaki
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirosaki Station STATION BOOTH | Hirosaki Station 1-1 Omotemachi, Hirosaki | Shared Office (private room) | ○ | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM | ○ | None | JR Hirosaki Station | https://www.stationwork.jp/ | 1 Booth Wifi (purchasable), A/C, Monitori available |
| Hirosaki City Information Center | 94-1 Dotemachi, Hirosaki | Public Facility | × | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Metered parking nearby | None | Konan Railway Chuo Hirosaki Station | https://www.ring-o.jp/web/machinaka/index.html | Hirosaki City Public Wireless LAN |
| Trial Satellite Office | 31 Dotemachi, Hirosaki 2F (within Hirosaki Business Support Center) | Public Facility | Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM（Closed on weekends, holidays) *Private rooms are only available on Mondays (2nd, 4th of the month), Tuesdays (1st, and 3rd of the month), Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 AM – 5:00PM). |
Metered parking nearby | Weekends, holidays | Konan Railway Chuo Hirosaki Station | http://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/sangyo/sangyo/try_satellite_office_hirosaki.html | Pre-registration required Fees: Free (office use, communication, utilities included) |
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| Peng You | 4-6 Kamisukimachi, Hirosaki (Community Place Indriya) | Cafe, Work/Study | ○ | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM | ○ | Mondays, weekends, holidays | Konan Railway Hirokoshita Station | https://www.instagram.com/peng.you05/ | |
| HIROSAKI ORANDO | 47-2 Hyakkokumachi, Hirosaki | Cafe and Coworking space | ○ | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM（cidre&café POMME/MARCHÉ） Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM （cafe ORANDO）11:00 AM – 7:00 PM（cidre&café POMME/MARCHÉ） |
○ | None | JR Hirosaki Station | https://www.hirosakiorando.com/ | Open on Wednesdays (regular holiday) on a trial basis |
| Colearning Space HLS Hirosaki | Nishiya Bldg. 2F 133-1 Dotemachi, Hirosaki | Co-Learning Space | ○ | Monday – Friday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Weekend/Holidays 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Metered parking nearby | Thursdays | Konan Railway Owani Line Chuo Hirosaki Station | https://hls-hirosaki.com/ | – Space may not be available due to reservations (Check availability on Calendar and SNS) -Access : 10 minutes from JR Ou Line Hirosaki Station |
| Parent-Child Co-Learning Space cotto | Nishiya Bldg. 2F 133-1 Dotemachi, Hirosaki | Co-Learning Space | ○ | Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ○ | Sundays, holidays | Konan Railway Owani Line Chuo Hirosaki Station | https://cotto-hirosaki.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cotto_hirosaki/ |
Parking: 5 spots are available at the Tohoku Woman’s Junior College parking lot across from Space Denega. Obtain a parking pass from the Junior College’s office. |
| Digital Innovation Center Hirosaki Kadaru@cafe | Gochiso Plaza Community Park B-Bldg 31 Dotemachi, Hirosaki | Community Space | ○ | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Metered parking nearby | Irregular holidays | Konan Railway Owani Line Chuo Hirosaki Station | https://digital-ic.jp/ | |
| Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art Library | 1-2 Yoshinocho, Hirosaki | Library | × | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Friday and Saturday Closes at 9:00 PM |
Metered parking nearby | Tuesday (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday), New Year holidays | Konan Railway Owani Line Chuo Hirosaki Station | https://www.hirosaki-moca.jp/library/ | Hirosaki City Public Wireless LAN |
Kuroishi
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Space “Circle” Komise | 14 Yokomachi, Kuroishi | Shared Space | ○ | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | × | Irregular closures | Konan Railway Kuroishi Station | https://www.instagram.com/circle.komise/ | |
| Matsu no Yu Community Center | 33 Nakamachi, Kuroishi | Community Space | ○ | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | ○ | New Year Holidays | Konan Railway Kuroishi Station | https://www.kuroishi-matsunoyu.jp | Open to public for free except when the facility is reserved. |
| Kuroishi City Library | 24-1 Uchimachi Kuroishi | Library | ○ | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | ○ | Every Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday) | Konan Railway Kuroishi Station | http://www.city.kuroishi.aomori.jp/shisei/facility/facility/kuro-tosho.html | Parking : Miyuki Park parking lot is available and priority parking for users requiring special consideration is available on site. |
Goshogawara
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machijikan Kaikaku (City Hall Open Space) | 41-1 Nunoyamachi, Goshogawara | Public Facility | × | Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM | ○ | Holidays, Dec. 29th-Jan. 3rd | JR Goshogawara Station | https://www.city.goshogawara.lg.jp/jouhou/other/waiting_time.html | Parking : Free for pick-up/drop-off. *Parking pass must be validated to be free. |
| Goshogawara City Library | 119 Sakaemachi, Goshogawara | Library | ○ (Viewing Room 2F) |
Tuesday – Friday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday/ Sunday/ Holidays 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
○ | Tuesday (the next business day if Tuesday is a holiday) | JR Goshogawara Station | https://www.city.goshogawara.lg.jp/lib/index.html | Wifi (30 minutes per use, up to 3 uses a day) Electrical outlets available Goshogawara City Public Wireless LAN |
Hirakawa
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirakawa City Culture Center | 2-30-1 Kojo, Hirakawa | Public Facility | × | Cultural Hall 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Hiraka Community Center 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Local Museum 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Hiraka Library 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
○ | Every Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday) | Konan Railway Hiraka Station | https://www.city.hirakawa.lg.jp/bunka/bunka/bunkacenter.html | 1F Free space is available Restrooms available |
| Hirokawa City Lifelong Learning Center | 15-1 Minamida Saruka Hirakawa | Public Facility | × | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | ○ | Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd | Konan Railway Tsugaru-Onoe Station | https://www.city.hirakawa.lg.jp/bunka/bunka/gakusyuucenter.html | Free space within the facility is open for use Restrooms available |
| Hirakawa City Tourist Association | 94 Ishibayashi Saruka Hirakawa | Tourist Association | ○ | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | ○ | New Year Holidays | Konan Railway Tsugaru-Onoe Station | https://hirakawa-kankou.com/ | -Rest Space -Restrooms available -Souvenir and food is availble on the same floor -Accessible Facility : Wheelchair accessible restrooms |
| Hirakawa City Hall | 25-6 Fujiyama Kashiwagimachi Hirakawa | Public Facility | ○ | 8:15 AM – 8:45 PM | ○ | Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd | Konan Railway Hiraka Station | https://www.city.hirakawa.lg.jp | – Cafe Space “Hirakawa Lounge” is open for use -Restrooms available |
Ajigasawa
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Station Wando | 264-4 Honcho Ajigasawa | Rest Stop | × | April – November 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM *Ajigasawa Sumo Museum 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM December – March 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Ajigasawa Sumo Museum 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Due to COVID-19 measures, business hours are shortened to 5:00 PM since April 3, 2020. | ○ | Jan. 1st – Jan. 3rd (Other irregular closures) | JR Ajigasawa Station | http://www.ajiiku.jp/category/detail.html?cid=1&aid=00000561 | -Eating and drinking space available -Coffee shop “Mizu to Coffee”https://bisuikan.co.jp/cafe/ |
Fujisaki
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujisaki Town Cultural Center | 1-1 Nishitoyoda Fujisaki | Concert Hall | × | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM （Up to 10:00 PM with facility reservations) |
○ | ・Every Monday ・Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd (New Year) ・If Monday is a holiday, the next business day | JR Gono Line Fujisaki Station | http://www.town.fujisaki.lg.jp/index.cfm/10,0,44,html | |
| Fujisaki Town Library (Fureaizoomkan) | 21-1 Nakamurai Fujisaki | Hall and Library | × | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM （Up to 10:00 PM with facility reservations) |
○ | ・Every Monday ・Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd (New Year) ・If Monday is a holiday, the next business day |
JR Gono Line Fujisaki Station | http://www.town.fujisaki.lg.jp/index.cfm/10,0,47,html | |
| Fujisaki Shokusai Terrace | 65-8 Wada Sakaki, Fujisaki | Farmer’s Market and restaurants | △ | ・Farmer’s Shop 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM（Closes at 5:00 PM December – February） ・Cafe/Restaurant 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
○ | Summer holidays and New Year holidays | JR Ou Line Kita-Tokiwa Station | https://www.fujisaki-shokusai.com/ | -Limited working area available -Electric outlet available inside restaurant “Spicy & Creamy” |
Owani
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owani Town Central Community Center | 51-8 Maeda Owani | Public Facility | ○ | Lobby 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Conference Rooms 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
○ | Every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) | Konan Railway Owani Station | http://www.town.owani.lg.jp/index.cfm/9,6017,53,1,html | Lobby usage is available for free for 1-2 hours at time. Please refrain from conversations as part of COVID-19 preventative measures. There are applicable fees to use private rooms. For more information, please go to the homepage. Charging stations available for mobile electronics, laptops, and tablets. No Wifi available. |
| Owani Town Regional Exchange Center Wani-come | 11-11 Kawabe Owani | Hot Spring Facility | × | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | ○ | Every Third Thursday | Konan Railway Owani Station | https://www.wanicome.com/ | Rest area is available after one-day spa admission. Please note that an admission fee (town residents: 350 yen, non-town residents: 500 yen) must be purchased to use the facilities. Workspace may not be available for use when crowded. Please note that power supply is not available. Free Wifi is available, but connectivity is limited in some areas. |
Inakadate
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inakadate Village Central Community Center | 159-1 Fujimoto Hatakenaka Inakadate | Public Facility | ○ | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | ○ | Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd | Konan Railway Inakadate Station | http://www.vill.inakadate.lg.jp | Free Wifi available in limited area |
| Inakadate Village Central Library | 159-1 Fujimoto Hatakenaka Inakadate | Library | ○ | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | ○ | Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd | Konan Railway Inakadate Station | http://www.vill.inakadate.lg.jp | Free Wifi available |
| Roadside Station Inakadate “Yayoi no Sato” | 10-10 Yahata Takahi, Inakadate | Rest Stop | × | ・Farmer’s Shop 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM（Closes at 5:30 PM December – March） ・Restaurant 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM（Last Order 3:30 PM） ・Play Area 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
○ | Restaurant Every Wednesday, Jan. 1st | Konan Railway Tambo Art Station | https://www.michinoeki-inakadate.com | |
| Yūtō no Yakata | 47 Tareyanagi, Inakadate | Cafe and Community Space | ○ | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ○ | Every Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday) | Konan Railway Tambo Art Station | http://den-en-mirai.sakura.ne.jp/www/yuutoh/index.html | No Wifi available |
| Inakadate Village Reserve Cultural Property Center | 63 Omagari Takahi Inagadate | Museum | × | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM（Final Admission 4:30 PM） | ○ | Every Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday) | Konan Railway Tambo Art Station | http://den-en-mirai.sakura.ne.jp/ |
Itayanagi
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furusato Center | 34-6 Motoizumi, Fukunoda, Itayanagi (Furusato Center) | Complex Facility | ○ | Main building 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Craft center studio 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Experiential Learning at Craft center 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM、1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Large bath (Seiryukan) 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM family bath (Seiryukan) 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM restaurants (Seiryukan) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM、5:00 PM – 8:00 PM *Closed at night Craft center Ringo Shop 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM Circuit Area 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Apple Orchard 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM、1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cottage Check-in 3:00 PM、Check-out 10:00 AM Barbecue Site 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM *Closed for renovation Toretate-ichi(Fresh Market) January to July 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, August to December 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
○ | Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd | JR Itayanagi Station | https://www.town.itayanagi.aomori.jp/tourism/furusato/index.html https://aomori-tourism.com/spot/detail_317.html |
Wifi is available in the cottages, but may be limited in other facilities. Facility Usage Fees https://www.town.itayanagi.aomori.jp/tourism/furusato/files/eigyouannnai2.jpg Cottages(Rest use) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Rates are half the price of lodging. |
Tsuruta
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuru no Maihashi Bridge/Fujimiko Park | 81-150 Osawa Mawarizeki, Tsuruta | Tourist Attraction/Park | × | Open 24 hours | ○ | None | JR Mutsu Tsuruta Station | https://www.medetai-tsuruta.jp/spot/sightseeing/fujimilakepark.html | Metered parking available https://www.medetai-tsuruta.jp/17905.html |
| Roadside Station Tsuruta Tsuru no Sato Aruja | 176-1 Satomi Sakai Tsuruta | Rest Stop | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ○ | Jan. 1st | JR Tsurudomari Station | http://www.tsurunosato-aruja.com/ | ||
| Tsuru no Sato Furusato Kan | Osawa Mawarizeki Tsuruta | Historic Museum | ○ | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | ○ | Nov. 1st – March | JR Mutsu Tsuruta Station | No Wifi available | |
| Tsuruta History & Culture Museum | 6-3 Shimokatsurai Mawarizeki Tsuruta | Historic Museum | ○ | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | ○ | Dec. 1st – March | JR Mutsu Tsuruta Station | Conference Room 1 hour, 1050 yen +220 yen for heat No Wifi available |
Nakadomari
| Name | Address | Type | Power Outlet | Business Hours | Parking | Closed Days | Nearest Station | URL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekinaka Nigiwai Common Space | 225-1 Kameyama Nakasato, Nakadomari (Inside Tsugaru Nakadomari Station) | Public Facility | × | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 15 parking spots available | Irregular holidays (Ekinaka Chanko Shokudo) | Tsugaru Nakazato Station | Wifi available | |
| Nakadomarimachi Library | 210 Momijizaka Nakasato Nakadomari (Inside Culture Center Parnas) | Public Facility | × | 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM | Mondays, every fourth Thursdays, holidays, Dec. 28th – Jan. 4th | Tsugaru Nakazato Station |
