【Aomori】Experience the Charm of Oirase Gorge! Touring Top Attractions with a Rental Car

Recommended sightseeing spots in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu and is surrounded by the ocean on three sides. There are round-trip flights connecting Aomori Airport to major airports such as Haneda, Itami, and New Chitose, so it is also used as a base for trips to Tohoku.

You can enjoy hot springs, autumn leaves, and skiing, and in the summer, there is also the Nebuta Festival, which is said to be one of the three major festivals in Tohoku, and you can enjoy a variety of scenery in each season.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Aomori that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Hirosaki Castle
• Hasshoku Center
• Oirase Stream
• Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle was the political and economic center of the Tsugaru region. The castle is surrounded by a triple moat and earthworks, and consists of six enclosures: the main enclosure, the second enclosure, the third enclosure, the fourth enclosure, the northern enclosure, and the western enclosure.

It is said that the original castle tower was destroyed by lightning in 1627. Later, the current castle tower in the main enclosure, which was rebuilt in 1810, has been designated as an important cultural property.

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Hasshoku Center

Hasshoku Center opened in 1980 as a suburban market. In addition to freshly caught seafood, Hachinohe specialties such as fruits and vegetables, meat, daily necessities, and souvenirs are all gathered here.

There are also plenty of facilities such as ``Shichirinmura,'' where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled ingredients purchased in the store, and an indoor play area where children can play to their heart's content. A variety of events are held throughout the year, making it a place that many people of all ages can enjoy.

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Oirase Stream

"Oirase Keiryu" is a river with a length of approximately 14 km. There are many waterfalls dotted along the mountain stream, such as Choshi Otaki and Kumoi Falls, and it is also called the ``Waterfall Highway.''

You can hike for about 4 to 5 hours on the promenade along the mountain stream, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush trees, large and small waterfalls, huge rocks, and steep cliffs.

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Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village

Tsugaruhan Neputa Village is an experiential tourist facility located in Hirosaki City with the theme of Hirosaki Neputa. The permanent exhibition hall ``Hirosaki Neputa Hall'' has displays of large, life-sized Neputa festival floats and demonstrations of musical accompaniment.

There are also facilities where you can watch and experience the making of folk crafts from the Tsugaru region, such as live Tsugaru shamisen performances, performances, and goldfish Neputa painting experiences, so all ages can enjoy it.

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