Nature, history and scenic beauty including
the World Natural Heritage site, Shirakami mountain range
and Hirosaki Castle, one of the magnificent
cherry tree spots in Tohoku.
There are many sightseeing spots around IWAKISO.
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Shirakami mountain range
(Approx. 30 minutes from IWAKISO by car)Mountain forest extending across the prefectural border between Aomori and Akita, and registered as a World Heritage site in 1993. Primeval forest of beech trees offers an invigorating and magnificent sight.
[Related website]Shirakami public corporation
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Resort Shirakami
“Joyful train” runs on the Gono Line connecting Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture. Enjoy the beautiful scenery including the Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range from your train window and also enjoy live music of the Tsugaru shamisen in the event space on the train.
[Related website]JR East Akita
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In Hirosaki City
(Approx. 30 minutes from IWAKISO by car)Hirosaki Park is famous and is known for its Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival. Former samurai residences from the Edo period and western style architecture from the Meiji period in the city are preserved. In addition, Hirosaki City is full of sightseeing spots such as Hirosaki Castle and Saishoin Temple, a five-story pagoda.
[Related website]Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau
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Ajigasawa and Fukaura
(Approx. 1 hour from IWAKISO by car)Ajigasawa is the original site of the Tsugaru Domain and a famous historical crossing point for Kitamae boats during the Edo period. Enjoy the sunset over the Sea of Japan. Fukaura town is located next to the World Natural Heritage site, Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range is known for its twelve lakes, and “Blue Lake” is known for its beauty as though it were filled with blue ink.
[Related website]Ajigasawa-machi Kanko Kyokai / Fukaura Sightseeing Association
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Goshogawara
(Approx. 1 hour from IWAKISO by car)Destination starting point for Tsugaru peninsula. Seashore beauty and nature surrounding thirteen lakes and historic romance and stories of Ando suigun and Minamoto no Yoshitsune including Shayokan.
[Related website]Goshogawara City Tourist Association
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In Aomori City
(Approx. 1 and a half hour from IWAKISO by car)Historic and cultural town home of the Sannai-Maruyama Site (remains of the largest Jomon settlement in Japan), Nebuta and Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center (ASPM).
[Related website]Aomori Tourism and Convention Association
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Mt. Hakkoda
(Approx. 1 and a half hour from IWAKISO by car)Dormant volcanoes with peaks reaching 1,500m located in the center of Aomori. Tender spring and summer green, autumn leaves, soft rime and skiing for enjoyment of all four seasons.
[Related website]Hakkoda Ropeway
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Lake Towada
(Approx. two hours from IWAKISO by car)Lake known as a double caldera lake, and Oirase stream of approximately 14km flowing from the lake. The landscapes of the four seasons are beautiful.
[Related website]Lake Towada National Park Association
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Shimokita peninsula
(Approx. 3 and a half hours from IWAKISO by car)Features a shape called the axe of Shimokita Channel. Osorezan and scenic beauty spots are scattered along the seashore on the northern end of Honshu.
[Related website]Mutsu Shimokita Sightseeing Association
