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Seibi-en

4.0

45 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Hirakawashi Saruka Ishibayashi 1

The Seibi-en which was nationally designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty in 1953, is a building blending both Japanese and western styles and was built to look out onto the gardens. The first floor is pure Japanese style and the second floor is designed in a western style. This building has a unique beauty that fuses with the Japanese gardens and shows traces of Japan’s Westernization movement during the Meiji period. The second floor is not currently open to the public. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Tsugaru Onoe Station on the Konan Railway Konan Line.

Curious house, being Japanese style on the ground floor and European on the second. The highlight for me though was the lovely, tranquil, formal garden with dry gravel, stones, greenery, water with...
Korekawa Jomon Kan, Korekawa Archaeological Institution

4.0

43 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Hachinoheshi Korekawa Yokoyama 1

A museum adjoining the Korekawa Site, a Jomon period archeological site which was designated a National Historic Site in 1957. The museum collects and displays archeological artifacts excavated in Hachinohe City. The museum uses informational panels and videos to present the city's Jomon period sites and contains exhibits features artifacts primarily from the Korekawa Site as well as a National Treasure-designated Dogu earthenware figure with its hands clasped in prayer. The museum also periodically holds special exhibitions focusing on a variety of themes relating to Japan's ancient Jomon period. The Kore Cafe museum shop and cafe sells goods such as replicas of the aforementioned Dogu figure and also serves light meals.

We left Asamushi Onsen for our next destination, Korekawa Archaeological Institute Museum in Hachinohe City, which was slightly less than a two hours’ drive to the east coast. There were two reasons...
Roadside Station Yokohama Nanohana Plaza

4.0

21 Reviews

Transportation

Aomori Pref. Kamikitagunyokohamamachi Hayashinowaki 79-12

A roadside station located in Yokohama Town, which has the largest area dedicated to growing canola flowers, known as nanohana in Japanese, in the country. In Nanohana Plaza, you can buy canola flower donuts, vegetables picked that morning, and Japanese scallops from Mutsu Bay. The station's unique building was also modeled after a Japanese scallop.

お昼ごはんを食べに寄りました。生のホタテ丼が食べたかったのですが、ここのはホタテフライをたまごでとじた丼でした。ホタテは大きく肉厚で美味しかったです。
Kyororo

3.5

42 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Nishitsugarugunfukauramachi Matsukami Matsunami mountain 1-56

A souvenir shop located a 10 minute walk from Ao-ike Pond which sells local specialty products. The establishment also has a light meal corner, paid parking, and a scheduled bus stop. Serving as a base for tourism in the Juniko area, the establishment also has coin lockers, offers free wheelchair rentals, and accepts packages for express delivery.

十二湖の青池の最寄りの有料駐車場に隣接して設けられているショップです。土産物の購入や軽食、休憩などに利用でき、散策時の拠点に適しています。
Hirota Jinja

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Aomori-shi Nagashima 2-13-5

拝殿にすすむと、内から明かりが漏れています。さらに近づくとねぶたが中に有るのが分かりました。最初見たときはびっくりというより腰を抜かすほどの驚きでした。言い方は悪いかもしれませんが、お化けと最初思ってしまいました。どうやら奉納されたねぶたのようです。10世紀末に創建された歴史ある神社です。
Tsugaru Traditional Craft Center

3.5

37 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Kuroishi-shi Fukuro Tomiyama 65-1

This complex is in Tomiyama,Fukuro, Kuroishi City. Presented here are the traditional crafts of Tsugaru-nuri lacquerware, and Tsugaru Kokeshi dolls as well as local food products housed in 6 studios where you can also try your hand with a DIY experience. In the complex are stores selling over 1,600 items of local produce and products as well as regular presentations of the Tsugaru shamisen stringed instrument performance. The eateries offer ordinary local menu items, such as the Kuroishitsuyu yakisoba noodles.

Visited the Traditional Crafts Museum in the winter with my family. There are many hands-on crafts experiences offered in different shops. Our kids (8 and 4 yrs old) tried Kokeshi doll painting...
Hirosaki City Machinaka Information Center

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Dotemachi 94-1

A municipal facility opened in May 2004 which functions as information center, cultural exchange hall, and rest area. The center provides tourism and other information relating to the local area and also sells specialty products from Aomori Prefecture such as apple products; you can also get a light meal here. The facility also has a meeting room and studio (advance reservation and fee required), and computer booths with free internet access, and the center serves as a base for sightseeing activities in the Dote-machi neighborhood as well as a relaxation space for local residents.

初音ミク/桜ミクスタンプラリーで駅前市立まちなかと三ヶ所観光案内所を行きましたがここが一番資料が多く手作りの資料もあり机アイスや飲み物 (有料もありじっくり聞けてそのあと簡単なメモもできて良かったですちなみに他のあえて悪いところをあげるなら駅前人の出入りが激しくせわしない市立お役所感...
Omazaki Cape

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Shimokitagunomamachi Oma Omataira

Located on the northernmost tip of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Omazaki Cape looks out over the Tsugaru Straits. There is a stone engraved with the words “This is the northernmost point of Honshu” and when the weather is clear one can look out and see Hokkaido’s Hakodate across the straits. Since Oma is famous for tuna, the giant statue of a tuna that represents fishing is a popular spot for commemorative photos.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Daikan Maru (Hakodate—Oma)

Transportation

Aomori Pref. Shimokitagunomamachi Oma Netanai 10

The ferry terminal connects Oma at the northern most point of Honshu with Hokkaido by the shortest route. There are two round trips a day, and the one-way trip takes 90 minutes. Since the Hakodate Maru, Japan’s first open ocean ferry, went into service in 1964 connecting Oma and Hakodate in 90 minutes, it has become established as a lifeline route and is now also designated as a maritime road as National Highway No. 279. It is also perfect for enjoying Hokkaido with a car and your pet dog, and various facilities that cater for pet dogs are available on board.
Dazai Osamu Evacuation House (Old Tsushima Residence)

4.5

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Goshogawarashi Kanagichou Asahiyama 317-9

The house that Osamu Dazai evacuated to was built in 1922, and was originally a building on the grounds of his family home, and was opened as a private museum in 2007. As he wrote 23 of his works here visitors can almost feel his presence. It is a three minute walk from “Kanagi Station” on the Tsugaru Railway Line.

斜陽館には多くの人が訪れますが、この疎開の家に訪れる人は少ないのではないでしょうか。折角金木に来たのであれば、この疎開の家を訪れて、管長さんの熱い思いを聞かせていただきべきですね。熱く太宰治を語っていただきますので、ついここで執筆された小説２３の内の多くが載っている本２冊を購入しました。家に帰って思い出しながら読ませていただく楽しみが増えました。
Hirosaki City Museum

3.5

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Shimoshiroganechou 1-6 In Hirosaki Park

A museum located in a corner of the outermost region of the grounds of Hirosaki Castle. The solemn museum building was designed by architect Kunio Maekawa. The museum displays historical materials relating to Hirosaki Domain as well as arts and crafts. The museum's popular mascot, Inocchi, was modeled after an earthen figurine of a wild boar in the Museum's collection dating back to the Jomon period.

戦国大名津軽家の歴史を中心に貴重な資料を拝見させていただきました。今では青森市が県の中心でしたが、当時は弘前が中心ということが分かりました。
Nejo Castle Site

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Hachinoheshi Nejou Negishi 47

The site of a castle which belonged to the Nanbu, a powerful clan which once ruled the northern Ou region in the middle ages. The remnants of the castle's inner citadel, Tozenji-kan hall, earthwork enclosure, and moat can still be seen today. In October 1994, the castle's major historical sites were turned into a historical park and the castle's main building, workshop, barn, and stable were recreated based on archeological surveys of the inner citadel site. A tour provided by a volunteer guide can be arranged with an advance reservation.

Wandering through this area youll feel like your in history, you cn actually dress as a samurai; I decline it just wouldnt look right.
Rokkasho Visitors Center

3.5

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Pref. Kamikitagunrokkashomura Obuchi Kamiobuchi 2-42

A visitor’s center for the nuclear fuel cycling center located in almost the exact venter of Rokkasho Village on the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. The building is modeled after a nuclear fuel cycle ring. The third floor offers a sweeping 360 degree panorama of the Mt. Hakkoda, the Pacific Ocean, and the nuclear fuel cycling facility. Through large models, videos, information panels, and games, visitors can have fun learning about the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant. The visitor’s center also offers guided tours with easy to understand explanations provided by a center staff member with an advance reservation.

原子燃料サイクルについてのPR施設です。1991年開館ですので、展示内容に陳腐化が見られますが、原燃燃料サイクルの概要について学ぶことができます。入館料は無料、物産コーナーで六ヶ所村特産の長芋の焼酎も購入できました。
Oirase Stream Gifts & Restaurant

3.5

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse Tochikubo 11-12

A souvenir shop and restaurant located at the entrance to Oirase Gorge. As well as the Oirase Garden restaurant which serves food using ingredients from Aomori and the shop which sells Aomori souvenirs, there is a small market which sells seasonal fruit and vegetables making it the perfect place for all the things you’ll need on a stroll along the mountain stream.

奥入瀬渓流の入口、焼山にある道の駅です。奥入瀬渓流には小さな休憩所しかないので、渓流の散策前や散策後に、ここで食事をしたり、買い物をしたりするのがお勧めです。十和田バラ焼きなど、青森の名産が食べられます。
Plat, Lake Towada Tourism Center

4.0

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Towada-shi Okuse Towadakohanyasumiya 486

十和田湖湖畔、遊覧船乗り場のすぐ近くにあります。1階はビジターセンター兼観光案内の様な感じです。2階に上がると、乙女の像に関する高村光太郎さんや、大町桂月さんの説明パネルが展示され、見ごたえがあります。椅子もあるので、時間待ちや休憩にちょうど良いです。入場無料です。
Hachinohe City Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Pref. Hachinoheshi Nejou East 35-1

This museum is in the Nejo Castle Ruins, which is designated as a national historic site, along Shirahagi Line in Higashigamae, Nejo, Hachinohe City. There are four display halls, exhibiting specimens of archaeology, history, folklore, and intangible culture, covering Hachinohe's history and folklore from the Jomon Period through the Edo period. They also offer the Jomon Room full of activities and lectures, where you can touch Jomon potsherds and more to learn about history up close.

This is a fine overall history of this region of Japan from pre-history days until Meiji period; it has displays specific to area and how they fit into Japant history.
"Tappi Cape Tourist Information Center ""Tappikan"""

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Higashitsugarugunsotogahamamachi Minmayatatsuhama 59-12

A tourist information center operating out of the remodeled former Okutani Ryokan, in situated on the northern tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula which once accommodated literary master Osamu Dazai, world-renowned woodblock print artist Shiko Munakata, and numerous other prominent figures. Kept largely in the state it appeared during its heyday, the facility includes displays of priceless historical materials such as artwork by renowned personages from Aomori Prefecture.

龍飛集落で1999年まで営業していた旅館を再利用した観光施設です。観光案内所として利用できるのに加え、竜飛についての展示もあります。貴重な資料や写真を無料で見ることができました。
Tomb of Jesus Christ in Shingo village

3.5

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Sannohegunshingoumura Herai Noduki 33-1

"Approximately a 60-minute drive from JR Hachinohe Station, this historical site is located inside Kirisuto no Sato Park along National Route 454. A description stating ""Jesus, who was crucified on Golgotha Hill, secretly went to Japan"" was found in an old document called the Takeuchi Document in the Kouso Koutai Jingu Shrine in 1935, and it was called the Tomb of Jesus Christ after Takeuchi traveled to Shingo Village himself and discovered it. In the following year, it attracted a lot of attention with the discovery of Christ's will. On the right is Toraizuka with Christ's tomb, and on the left is Judaibo, the tomb of his brother. Isukiri"

1930年代に怪しげな新興宗教関係者が突然言い出した「キリストの墓」です。近くの資料館も含めてネタとガチの微妙なバランスで成り立っている観光地です。十和田湖観光のついでに話のタネに立ち寄るのが良いかと思います。
Oma Tourist Souvenir Center

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Shimokitagunomamachi Oma Hei 17-728

A souvenir shop located on the northernmost tip of Honshu. As well as tuna, the specialty of Oma, and processed food made from sea urchin and scallop, the shop sells stickers, tote bags and various original tuna themed goods. Their most popular product is their original product, salted tuna fish guts.

ここでしか買えないマグロの塩辛を購入しました。確かにネットで調べても売ってません。他にも珍しい商品が多くありました。
Aomori Public University Aomori Contemporary Art Centre

4.0

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Aomori-shi

A fine arts center designed by international architect Tadao Ando. The museum holds exhibitions of works with a focus on its artist in residence program which invites artists to the center from across the country and around the world. The museum also holds seminars and symposiums conducted by experts and the artists themselves. In addition, the museum conducts activities for visitors to experience creative activities.

This building is designed by Tadao Ando and as an architect I wanted to see it. the exhibition wasnt that bad - an dthe building itself was so so too! However, very nice staff! I was waiting for the...

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Centuries-old stories of samurai at Kakunodate and the remains of millennia-old archaeological sites including the likes of Isedotai invite history buffs to delve into Aomori’s fascinating history. As the most northern prefecture on the Japanese mainland, Aomori enjoys a cooler climate, which makes it a welcome escape from the southern cities for combining castles, art galleries, and summer festivals with the great outdoors.