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Hirosaki / Kuroishi / Mt. Iwaki

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Tsugaru Kokeshi Doll Museum

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Kuroishishi Fukuro Tomiyama 72-1

Tsugaru Kokeshi Doll Museum, opened in 1988, displays a collection of 5,000 traditional Kokeshi dolls accumulated over a period of 20 years, a “Kokeshi Art Collection” and pure gold kokeshi wooden doll. The museum also holds events and has a hands-on corner, and with a reservation visitors can also experience painting a doll. The Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum is attracting attention not only as a kokeshi memorial hall but also as a place to hand down the history of the activities of the local residents. It is approximately ten minutes by car from Kuroishi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.

黒石駅からバスで行きました。本数が少ないのであらかじめ調べておきましょう。(帰りの分もです) 紅葉の名所、中野もみじ山にある神社です。２階は有料で貴重なこけしを見学できます。１階は販売中心です。大きなこけしも展示っsれており、こけし好きにはたまらない施設です。
Itayanagi Furusato Center

4.0

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Pref. Kitatsugarugunitayanagimachi Fukunoda Motoizumi 34-6

This is an apple-themed complex in Motoizumi,Fukunoda, Itayanagi Town, KitatsugaruCounty. The complex houses a variety of facilities including local produce shops, cottage lodgings, an apple exhibit and factory, and an apple grove cultivating over 250 varieties of apples from around the world. Visitors can enjoy apple picking during the season, tour the factory, and try their hand at making crafts or sweets.

JR板柳駅の南方にある複合施設です。日帰り温泉やレストラン、りんごについての資料館、バンガロー、販売所などいろいろな施設があり、楽しめました。
Tsuru no Mai Bridge

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Kitatsugaruguntsurutamachi Mawarizeki Osawa 81-150

This is a 300 meter bridge over Lake Tsugarufujimi. The wooden triple-arch bridge is Japan’s longest such structure, and its gentle arches are a lovely sight. The area draws many sightseers to view the bridge lit in the setting sun, with the lake set against Mt. Iwaki in the background.
Tsuru no Meito Nuruyu Onsen (Nuruyu Onsen Public Bath)

4.0

10 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Aomori Kuroishi-shi Nuruyu Tsuru Izumi 79

"A public bathhouse located in the center of the Nuruyu Onsen hot spring district whose baths are constantly replenished ""kakenagashi"" style from a source spring. The waters of the bathhouse' sodium chloride spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, join pain, and chronic rheumatism. Truly a space for rest and relaxation, the bathhouse is open from early in the morning, and accordingly some locals like to stop by here and take a bath before going to work. The old-fashioned bathhouse' design and decor is simple."

大人250円で堪能できます。浴場前に無料駐車場がありますが、満車でもすぐに空きます。源泉かけ流しで、休憩所も広くノンビリできます。朝4時から営業しているそうです。しかも年中無休！旅人にピッタリです。
Hirosaki City Apple Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Shimizutomita Terasawa 125

This is a park and tourist facility in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, where one can experience local specialty apple production. From common to rare there are around 80 varieties of apples on 1,500 trees. In the production experience garden one can stroll freely through the grounds, and from the beginning of August to mid-November one can pick and eat the apples. In the garden there is an “apple house” to learn more about apples, a reconstructed farmer’s residence displaying agricultural equipment, open areas and picnic spots too.
Shirakami Sanchi Visitor Center

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Nakatsugarugunnishimeyamura Tashiro Kanda 61-1

This visitor center is at the entrance to the World Heritage Site “Shirakami Sanchi” mountain range and offers information about beeches and other aspects of the ecosystem. The video experience hall provides awe-inspiring footage of the mountain range in various seasons that will make you feel like you’re there. The exhibition hall explores the beeches’ lifespans, habitat, the ecology of the mountain range, people’s lifestyles, and more. There’s also information on trekking courses and other activities.
Seiganji Temple

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Hirosaki-shi Aramachi 247

It is said that the town was established in 1596, when the first feudal lord of Hirosaki, Tsugaru Tamenobu, held a funeral for his mother and invited Yutei Shonin to open a temple. It is a fine and rare representation of Edo's mid-era Zen Buddhism Sanmon architecture and was designated national important cultural property in 1938. Inside the temple, there are many gravestones of late feudal lords of Tsugaru such as Numata Sukemitsu.

弘前城の観光後に訪問しました。私は全国数々の寺社を観て廻りましたが過去に見た事のない形をした三門でした。建築年代は不詳で江戸中期と推測され、京都誓願寺のものを模して建てられそうです。懸魚を鶴と亀の形に作り、極めて珍しい様式で「鶴亀門」と呼ばれています。山門の破風は、鶴亀門として全国に名高く、国の重要文化財に指定されています...
Roadside Station Ikarigaseki Tsugaru Seki no Sho

Transportation

Aomori Pref. Hirakawashi Ikarigaseki Rikaishi 13-1

In addition to a farm-fresh shop selling local specialty products and a restaurant, this roadside station has an indoor heated pool and a large public bath. The grounds also host the Ikarigaseki Sekisyo Museum. The station's soba noodles, made with locally-grown Japanese yams; ramen, quince yokan jelly, and post-bath drinks are particularly popular.
Roadside Station Hirosaki, San Festa Ishikawa

Transportation

Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Ishikawa Izumita 62-1

A roadside station located near the Owanihirosaki Interchange in Hirosaki City's Ishikawa area, one of the greatest apples producing districts in the city. There's a light meal restaurant where you can enjoy oyaki baked dumplings, apple sweets, and other local favorites; and an interactive museum where you can learn about the history of apples and apple logistics. There's also a farm fresh shop and adjoining agricultural products factory where you can by apples and other fresh, local fruits and vegetables as well as jams, apple pies, apple bread, and other goods made with apples.
Takahashi-ke Jutaku

4.0

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Kuroishishi Nakamachi 38 Komi street

This is the house of the Takahashi Family who were the official rice merchants of the Kuroishi Clan in the Edo feudal period. It is a historical building boasting more than 200 years of history since it was built between 1751 and 1763 and is designated as an Important Cultural Property. There is a coffee shop on site, and coffee and tea using water drawn from a well, as well as handmade sweets (anmitsu) are popular.

２月末の、吹雪が舞う平日。ひとりで弘前から弘南鉄道で黒石に行ってみました。まず、高橋家住宅で温かいコーヒーでも、と思って行きましたら、冬は「冬眠中」だとか......。残念です。古い家屋や町並みに、とても興味があるので楽しみにしていたのですが。次回は、暖かい季節に訪れて、雪辱を果たします＾＾
Roadside Station Ikarigaseki Okariya Goten Seki no Sho Onsen

4.5

3 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Aomori Hirakawa-shi Ikarigaseki Abara 23-2 Okariya Goten

This bathing facility for visitors on day trips is adjacent to Roadside Station Ikarigaseki Tsugaru-Sekinosho, which contains a farmers' market, a culture and sightseeing hall, and the Sekisho Museum. Visitors can enjoy hot spring baths with water flowing directly from the source in lavish bathing areas built with Aomori cypress, a tree known for the rich fragrance of its wood. The simple hypotonic spring water is mildly alkaline and is renowned for its effectiveness against nerve pain, muscle soreness and joint pain. There are also rentable baths that hold up to six people so that you might also enjoy some family time. The restaurant offers fried octopus balls made with Ikarigaseki's famous Japanese yams, and fortunately there is also a restaurant with a large space for banquets next door.

この周辺は温泉や観光地が多いこともあり、激戦区だと思います。個人的にはお土産を期待しましたが、品ぞろえ的にちょっと期待外れだった気がします。
Wanicome

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Aomori Minamitsugaru-gun Owanimachi Owani Kawabe 11-11

This day-use hot spring facility is located an approximately 30-minute drive from the Owani Interchange. With about 800 years of history since it opened, you can easily enjoy the Owani Onsen at an affordable price. The Owani Onsen has slightly salty hot springs, which has the effect of being beneficial for nerve pain and rheumatism. Inside, there are two types of large baths that use plenty of warm wood and stones, and the men and women switch baths every day. They also offer two types of outdoor baths and a family bath. They provide you with body soap and shampoo, and they also have rental towels, so it is nice that you can bathe even when you come empty handed.
Mt. Iwaki

Travel / Tourism

Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture

This is a 1,625 meter high double volcano known as Aomori Prefecture’s highest. There is a toll road leading near to Mt. Iwaki’s eighth station, the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, as well as a lift to the Mt. Chokai crater, so it’s perfect for an easy climb and relaxing walk. The peak offers a view of the Hakkoda Mountain Range, Shichiri-Nagahama beach and, if the weather is good, all the way to Matsumaezaki in Hokkaido.
Iwaki Sanpo-kan

3.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Hirosaki-shi Tokiwano Yunosawa 149-2

A facility which provides information on the nature, history, and culture of Iwaki. The facility contains informational panels with images as well as a large tapestry providing an overview of the Tohoku Nature Trail; visitors can also see terrain models of local nature trails and the Mt. Iwaki area. The facility also introduces local highlights, guided tours which traverse extensive portions of the area, and annual events. In addition, there's a footbath on the grounds which is a popular place to take a break and soothe away the aches caused by excessive walking.

足湯を利用できるとのことで行ってみました。硫黄の匂いがして期待が高まります。足をつけたら冷たかったです。季節が限定されるのかもしれません。
Nakano Momiji Mountain

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Kuroishishi Minaminakano Immovable Hall 27 (Nakano Shrine)

In the Edo period, Tsugaru Yasuchika, lord of Hirosaki Domain, had some 100 varieties of maple trees transplanted here from Kyoto, and since that time this mountain has become a renowned destination for enjoying fall foliage. In the autumn, visitors can enjoy stunning scenery dyed red and gold as far as the eye can see. During the daytime, you can enjoy a fall bento box lunch along with the sight of the foliage and Fudo Waterfall from the Koyotoko dining platform. At night, the waterfall and foliage are lit up, creating a magical atmosphere.
Tsugaru no Oyado Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Aomori Hirakawa-shi Machii Minamita 166-3
Aomori Spring Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Akegawa-machi Plateau, Akemizawa Town, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture

A ski resort where you can enjoy fluffy powder snow. The resort has a variety of courses and is renowned for the long, vertical skiing you can enjoy here. In the Kids Snow Land area, children can enjoy a bouncy house, inner tube snow slide, and an abundance of other fun activities.
Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Hyakuzawa Higashiwakisan National Forest 32 Forest Team

A ski resort with fabulous scenery surrounded by the vast natural beauty of Mt. Iwaki. The resort has a variety of courses, including the thrilling Downhill course, on which skiers and snowboarders can slide uninterrupted for 2,000 meters. The resort also experiences abundant falls of high quality snow. In addition, the resort has a full array of facilities and activities for children, including a kids park, snowman building, and igloo building, and the resort is a popular destination for families with children as well. The resort also offers ski, snowboard, clothing, and shoe rentals, making it easy to enjoy winter sports without having to bring a thing.

青森スプリングリゾートが意外と早く滑りきれたので、こちにも行ってみました。リフト３本の小さなスキー場！と勝手なイメージでいましたが、滑ってみると１本が長い長い！また景色はかなり良く、迫ってくる岩木山景、青森の広い平野部を望む景色、青森の中央の山々の白銀景が凄く良かったです。
Hirosaki Cider Brewery Kimori

4.0

1 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Hirosaki-shi Shimizutomita Terasawa 52-3 (Hirosaki-shi Ringo Park)

普段はあまりシードルを飲みませんが、折角青森に来たのでこちらで頂きました。種類もあり、味比べもできます。お土産にも購入しましたが、それぞれ、風味が違ってよかったです。
Anmon-no-taki Waterfalls

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Nakatsugarugunnishimeyamura Kawaratai Okawazoe

Shirakami-Sanchi became Japan's first World Heritage Site in 1993 because it's home to a variety of rare plants and animals. Anmon-no-taki Waterfalls in the Shirakami Mountains consists of three cascades. The first waterfall at the top is 42 meters high, the second is 37 meters high, and the third is 26 meters high. A walking path and boardwalk connect the Anmon Rest Area to the first waterfall via the Anmon Valley Route, but since there's the danger of falling rocks in some spots, hikers need to report that they are using the trail. Advanced booking is recommended for hiring a guide to go with you.

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Aomori Areas

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.