The first interchange after entering Hachinohe Expressway off Tohoku Expressway Ashiro JCT (junction) is Joboji IC (interchange). This road connects to the No. 6 prefectural road and is the entrance point for direct connection to Ninohe. The toll gate is linked to the highway bus Joboji inter-bus stop. If you change to the JR bus Ninohe line which is within walking distance of here, you can accesses the city center. With a five minute drive from Joboji IC you can go to Joboji area. It can be a starting point for traveling to Tohoku’s famous temple Tendaiji, Japan’s best lacquer producer Joboji and other places.