aptinet/Aomori Sightseeing Guide

Roadside Station Yokohama

Kaikyo Culture Center “Arusas”

Located near the terminal for the sightseeing boat and Shimokita Steamboat, visitors are treated to an exhibition of sightseeing spots and local goods, as well as a look a the history of the area. The first floor holds the tourist information center and a venue where visitors can buy local goods. The second floor is the Saimura Kaikyo Museum, the northern-most museum of the Honshu. The third floor is an observatory that offers a panoramic view of the Tsugaru Straits and Hokkaido.

Cape Oma

A billboard marks 41 degrees 32 minutes north latitude, 140 degrees 55 minutes east longitude, letting visitors know that this is the northern-most point on the Island of Honshu. It is only 17.5 km to Shikubizaki of Hokkaido, which lies beyond Tsugaru Straits. There is also a road sign informing visitors that it is “798 km to Tokyo”, showing that it is indeed the very tip of Honshu. It is also a great fishing spot.

Hotoke-ga-ura

Rugged and uniquely shaped rocks extend for approximately 2 km. Whitish green tuff as far as the eye can see has been eroded for years by the wind, rain and rough waves to form this mystical landscape.

Yagen Onsen

Guestrooms: 59 Japanese-style, 9 Western-style, 5 dual Japanese-Western style Capacity: 342 individual guests, 370 in groups Facilities: Shop, bar, hot springs, coffee shop, open-air bath, communal bath, meeting rooms, parking (50 cars)

Osorezan

Osorezan has been considered a sacred mountain for over 1,100 years ago since Jikakutaishi of Tendai Buddhism established it as a place of worship in 862. Osorezan, also known as Usoriyama, is considered one of the three most sacred mountains in Japan, along with Koyasan and Hieizan. The beauty of Chinoike Jigoku, Juuzai jigoku, Jigokudani, Sai no Kawara, Gokurakuhama and Sanzu no Kawa perfectly matches with Usoriyama Lake as the foliage around it changes color with the coming of the seasons.

Hasshoku Center

There are 60 shops selling fresh fish, dried goods, meat, vegetables, confectionery and local sake. There are a wide variety of food and beverage outlets. At Kuriya Stadium, you can find a conveyor belt sushi bar, donburi dishes and takeout sushi and bento boxed lunches. Aji-Yokocho is a place to find Hachinohe ramen, soba and udon noodles. You can also grill the seafood you purchased on charcoal stoves.

Tanesashi Coast

Tanesashi Beach Prefectural Nature Park (Designated June 1, 1953) is a spacious beach with natural grass growing up to the edge of the surf. On the north side of the grass is a beach walkway (approx. 5.2 km), which has been selected as one of the 100 best walkways and there is a fabulous view of the uniquely shaped rocks and stones when strolling on the pine forest path. The camp site is open from July to September.