Hachinohe's Protective Gods of the North, South, East and West (4 Shrines), Lake Towada, and the Aoni Hot Springs Silver Wedding Anniversary Ceremony (25 Years) with a trip to see the autumn leaves and learn some history. - The Tale of Tomihime - October to November Hachinohe Seagull View Hotel, Flower and Moon Beach 1. From Hachinohe Station visit the Shrine of the God of the West, "Kushihikihachimanguu," the Shrine of the God the North, "Hasunuma," and the Shrine of the God of the South, "Terashita Kannon." Afterwards, check into the hotel. 2. Change into your kimono and then head for the Shrine of the God of the East, "Kabushima Shrine." 3. Hold your anniversary ceremony in the like image of the wedding of Hachinohe's First Generation Feudal Leader, Naofusa's eldest daughter. 4. Visit the nationally designated Kabushima and take some pictures of the ceremonial breaking open of a local sake barrel next to the ocean. 5. From your meeting hall which looks out across the ocean, sample some local seafood and seasonal fish. Then toast your anniversary with some wine from the decade of your marriage. 6. A catalog with information and details on local products available for purchase even after your trip will be placed in your room. 7. Take a shopping trip to the market and pick up some local fruits, vegetables, fish, and souvenirs. 8. Jump on the bus for Lake Towada 9. Sample the local speciality "Himemasu" tray lunch at Lake Towada. 10. Take a cruise of the lake, and after enjoying the autumn leaves, take a stroll next to the Oirase mountain stream. 11. Head out for the lamp inn at the secret Aoni Hot Springs. Hachinohe Seagull View Hotel, Flower and Moon Beach http://www.hsv-hotel.com/