Spots in Tsugaru / Goshogawara Area

  • Former Hirayama Family Residence
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Goshogawara-shi Minato Chidori 144-1
    This cultural property is representative of Goshogawara City. The building was designated as an important cultural property in 1978. It is notable for its practically unaltered use of the scale and style of the upper class farm houses of the Tsugaru region, the fact that the rear bedrooms are separated, and the use of double joist beams and unique walls since it was reconstructed following an earthquake. It is an important artifact and one of only a small number of structures within the prefecture that can be definitively dated.

    五能線五所川原駅から歩いて半時間、バスの五所川原営業所から歩いて十分という表示です。交通は不便な場所ですが、それだけに穴場と言えそうで宇。母屋の建坪だけで百十坪もあります。広い屋敷と、豪華な調度に目を奪われます。

  • Lake Jusanko
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Pref. Goshogawarashi Jusan Tsukoudou
    Seven kilometers long north to south, five east to west, and 31.4 kilometers in circumference, this is one of the largest lakes in the prefecture. Jusanko means thirteen lake, and it is believed the lake got its name due to the Iwaki River, Yamada River, Miyanosawa River, and 10 other rivers which flow into it. Located on the west coast of the Tsugaru Peninsula, the lake's waters are brackish-a mixture of fresh and salt water-and, together with Lake Shinji and Lake Ogawara, this lake is known as one of the top areas in the country for producing basket clams. Rare wild birds such as Steller's sea eagles, a designated Natural Monument; and marsh grassbirds, known as the phantom bird, live or make stops here, and the lake is also renowned as a paradise for birdwatchers.
  • Bense Marsh
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    2.0
    1 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Tsugaru-shi
    This marshland is in the Kizukuritateoka area of Tsugaru City. This approximately 23 hectars of marshland is located within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park. Visitors can enjoy various seasonal perennials throughout the year, like the day lily that is first to bloom in June and the field iris which blooms later in the month.

    2021年はコロナで訪れる人が少なくなるのか、コロナで予算が不足するのか整備を行わないようで湿原の木道も草に覆われていて歩くのも困難です。時期もニッコウキスゲの時期でなかったのも印象が悪くなったのかも知れません。 木道が見えない中を歩きましたが、木道が腐ってなく湿原に落ちなかったのだけは幸いでした。

  • Tsugaru Chikyu Mura Auto Camping Ground
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Tsugaru-shi Moritacho Tokomai Fujiyama 244
  • Ashino Park
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Goshogawara-shi Kanagicho Ashino 84-170
    "Located within easy walking distance of Ashino-Koen Station on the Tsugaru Railway Line, Ashino Chishogun Prefectural NaturalPark is a natural park covering an area of around 612 hectares, adjacent to Osawanai-tameike Pond in Nakadomari Town and Fujieda-tameike Pond (Lake Ashino) in Goshogawara City. Both Ponds are man-made, but they have been managed to support rich communities of riparian and aquatic plant life. The park is also one of the best places on the Tsugaru Peninsula to view cherry blossom, and has been included in the list of ""Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots."" There are around 2,300 cherry trees in the park, including the Yoshino variety, etc.; the ""Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival"" is held every year in late April. The park is also famous for its association with the author Dazai Osamu, who often visited here when he was a boy."
  • Shijimitei Naraya
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Aomori Pref. Kitatsugarugunnakadomarimachi Imaizumi Karasaki 255
    This restaurant located on Kodomari-dori Street in Karasaki, Imaizumi, Nakadomari Town, Kitatsugaru County specializes in cuisine made with shijimi clams from Lake Jusan. They feature in dishes like kamameshi rice pots, ramen, and spaghetti. The restaurant also has grilled onigiri rice balls prepared with shijimi miso. Their popular Shijimi Zanmai set includes shijimi kamameshi, chowder, and other items made with the clams.

    「しじみづくし」を食べました。健康になれたかな?w 材料を考えると、少し価格が高めだと思いますが、あらゆるバリエーションの「しじみ料理」を堪能できました。それはそれでよかったでした。その中でも特に「しじみ塩ラーメン」がおいしかった覚えがあります。 まぁーせっかく、しじみで有名な「十三湖」周辺に訪れたならば、ネタ的にも、健康的にも「しじみ料理」を食べたほうが良いと思います。健康にもなれるかもよw。

  • Choukandai Observatory
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Pref. Kitatsugarugunnakadomarimachi Kodomari Winter part 5-1
    This observatory is located along the Tatsudomari Line in Kitakodoriyama, Nakadomari Town, Kitatsugaru County. Visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of surrounding mountains such as Mt. Iwaki as well as Cape Tappi. On clear days, you can even see Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait. The observatory is equipped with a parking lot, toilets, and a gazebo, making it a great place to stop for a rest while on a drive.
  • Kaidan Kokudo
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    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun
    This is a trail comprised of stairs in Mimayatatsuhama, Sotogahama Town, HigashitsugaruCounty. This unusual spot connects the Tappi Fishing Port to the Tappizaki lighthouse with 362 stairs spanning 388.2 meter, and is designated National Route 339, yet no vehicles traverse this pathway. Nearby is the Tsugaru Strait Fuyugeshiki Folk Song Monument.
  • Seikan Tunnel Entrance Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun Imabetsumachi Hamana Chinai
    This is a grassy square in Hamana, Imabetsu Town, HigashitsugaruCounty. Constructed at the completion of the Hakodate Tunnel, which connects the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. From here, atop the observatory, one can watch the Hokkaido Shinkansen enter and exit the tunnel. It may be closed during periods of heavy snow.
  • Kamegaoka Stone Age Site
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    Aomori Tsugaru-shi Kizukuri Kamegaoka Kizukuri Tateoka
    The ruins of a village from the late Jomon period (approximately 1,000 BC-300 BC) situated along a marsh, the advanced material culture of the period is sometimes referred to as Kamegaoka Culture, taking its name from the excavated earthenware and characteristic clay figurines known as dogu. The goggle-eyed type of clay figurine takes its name from the large clay figurine missing its left leg that has been designated an important cultural property.
  • Dazai Osamu Omoide Hiroba
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Goshogawara-shi Kanagicho Ashino 210-94
    This is a rest area surrounded by plaques containing the names of works by Osamu Dazai located on the side of the path leading up to the site of the old Meiji Elementary School. It's thought that Dazai passed through this place on his way to school. The area was constructed in 1998 with the cooperation of Dazai's oldest daughter, Sonoko Tsushima, along with the Dazai Association, with the aim of creating a peaceful place to take a rest on the way up to the Shayokan and the Dazai Osamu Literary Monument.
  • Nakanoshima Bridge Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Goshogawara-shi Jusan Tosa 1-298
    Here, surrounded by the seasonal beauty of Lake Jusanko, visitors can experience life removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Floating in Lake Jusanko and reachable via a 250-meter-long pedestrian bridge, visitors to the island of Nakanoshima can enjoy a variety of experiences and discoveries amidst a rich natural wilderness. Highlights include a museum presenting the history of the local Ando samurai clan, a planetarium where visitors can experience the mysteries of the universe, and star-shaped cabins from which lodgers can take in a star-filled night sky without even going outside, as well as large scale outdoor play equipment and go-carts.
  • Tsugaru Flower Center
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Goshogawara-shi
    "This natural park is located on a small mountain with a height of 142 meters. Famous for its plum trees, the park contains the 1,400-tree ""Northern Forest"" that blooms spectacularly from late April to early May as the new leaves sprout. The park also houses the Prefectural Bonju Prefectural Youth Outdoor Learning Center and is popular for its wonderful views."
  • Sotogahama General Community Exchange Center “Kabuto”
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    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun
    This general exchange center is located inside Yoshitsune Seaside Park. Situated on the beach, summer sees the area full of swimmers and tourists. Inside the building, you can buy locally produced merchandise, view fishing memorabilia, take a break in the rest corner, and even try your hand at processing seafood. This center's specialty is Wakaoi rice ball (wakayomanma). The rice ball wrapped in young konbu kelp has a simple, old-fashioned taste. Another popular item is the konbu udon, made by frying noodles made with wheat mixed with powdered konbu kelp harvested in Minmaya.
  • Song Monument of Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyugeshiki
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun Sotogahamamachi Minmaya Ryu Hama
    "This monument is located on a hill overlooking Tsugaru Strait. It was erected in honor of Sayuri Ishikawa's hit song, ""Winter Scenery of Tsugaru Straits."" If you push the red button on the front of the wave-shaped design, ""See, the northern reaches of Cape Tappi..."", a portion of verse two of the song, will play. With the combination of the beautiful scenery and the song playing in the background, this monument has become a famous landmark. The song plays so loudly as to even drown out the sound of the crashing waves, so do watch your ears!"
  • Dazai Osamu Literary Monument (Kanranzan Park)
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun
    "This literary monument for Dazai Osamu was built at the Tappi Fishing Port. The family of Shinkiro Doujin Hirayama Shitomi built the monument on his dying request. It is a representative work of Dazai's, and contains the passage ""This is the cul-de-sac of Honshu,"" from the novel ""Tsugaru,"" which is set in the Tsugaru peninsula. Tappi Fishing Port also contains other literary monuments, such as the Kawakami Santarou for the author Kawayanagi, and Yoshida Shoin, a philosopher from the end of the Edo period."
  • Tappizaki Seaside Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun
    This is a camp site on Cape Tappi, with a full view of the impressive Sea of Japan. You can get a full taste of nature in bungalows and cabins made of Hiba cypress wood, a grassy tent site, and enjoy a reasonable camping experience. All lodging facilities are designed with a view of the sea of Japan, which makes for a beautiful evening view. In addition, it has bathrooms and shower facilities in the management building. It can be conveniently used as a base for sea fishing and beachgoing.
  • Shokuji-dokoro KAIKYO
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun
    A 30-minute drive from Okutsugaru-Imabetsu Station. This Japanese seafood restaurant is located inside Hotel Tappi. Offering warm and inviting Japanese-style dining rooms and casual table seating, the restaurant is suitable for small groups and also offers a hall perfect for banquets. Customers can choose their seating based on the nature of their dining engagement and enjoy the fresh-caught delicacies of the sea off of Tsugaru to their heart's content. All the fish caught in the Tsugaru Strait is considered first class, with fat, firm meat. Particularly recommended is the hearty seafood rice bowl piled high with fresh seafood delights. The restaurant also offers an abundance of other a la carte dishes, such as sashimi and piping hot tobanyaki seafood roasted on a ceramic plate.

    二年ぶりの訪問でアワビとウニの丼を食べましたが以前に比べて具の量が明らかに減っています、そのせいがご飯が余りそうなのか、ご飯の量を少なめにできるとメニューに書いてあります、小鉢もサラダも以前はあったのに、今はありません。

  • Top Mast
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun Sotogahamamachi
    A 15-minute walk from JR Kanita Station. This landmark tower was erected in 1996. The glass-walled tower faces Kanranzan Park Beach and, after climbing 108 spiral steps, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Mutsu Bay from the tower's observation deck. On the first floor, visitors will wind a local specialty products corner where they can buy local products and specialties from the Tsugaru-Shimokita area; as well as an embarkation platform for a ferry crossing Mutsu Bay. A mini restaurant on the second floor serves Chinese cuisine, and here visitors can enjoy a relaxing meal along with a view of Mutsu Bay and the Shimokita Peninsula.
  • Kanranzan Park Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Aomori Higashitsugaru-gun Sotogahamamachi
    A swimming beach facing Mutsu Bay located a 20-minute walk from Kanita Station. The beautifully-maintained beach is a part of Kanranzan Park. Swimming season is from mid-July to mid-August, and during this time this popular destination sees large numbers of families and tourists. The beach is replete with showers, flush toilets, shops, and parking. The Top Mast observation tower, offering a sweeping view of Mutsu Bay, is located close by, and visitors can enjoy a fun-filled day with activities such as nature watching, shopping, and sea fishing.

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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.

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