[Aomori ]Seven of the best places to visit in Aomori from spring to fall.

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Foolish Hero🇨🇦(@foolishintokyo)がシェアした投稿

Osorezan, perhaps the most famous of the three sacred mountains of Japan, is also located in Aomori Prefecture.
Mount Osorezan is a volcano that emits the smell of sulfur. Osorezan is more famous for its itako, or stone warriors. It is said to call the spirits of the dead to its mouth, and it is also famous for the practice of itako (itako).
Today, the number of people who become itako is decreasing and they are very rare in Japan. Osorezan is home to the Osorezan Bodai-ji Temple, which holds a grand festival twice a year, a popular festival where visitors can experience the mouth-to-mouth interaction of an itako.

There are also hot springs within the sacred site!

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日本三大霊場恐山公式アカウント(@osorezan_official)がシェアした投稿

There are four hot springs that visitors to Osorezan Bodaiji can freely enter. In addition, the spring water on the Osorezan Highway is a popular spot because "it is said that if you drink one cup you will be young for 10 years, if you drink two cups you will be young for 20 years, and if you drink three cups you will be young until you die. "
Itako is not stationed at the temple, but performs Kuchiyose in a tent called Itakomachi during the Grand Festival. If you are interested, it is recommended to go to the Grand Festival and ask Itako to visit you.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Osorezan Reijo (Mt. Osorezan sacred site)
Address: Tanabe Uzoriyama, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, 035-0021
Phone number: 0175-22-3825
Hours: May-October 6am-6pm October 6am-5pm
Closed: Open from May 1 to October 31
I give the calculation: into the mountain material 500 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Osorezan is famous for its Itako (weasel) mouth-watering and offers a spiritual site and hot springs, among other tourist attractions. However, be careful when you go sightseeing as it is from May to October.
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It is a 14-kilometer-long mountain stream in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. It is famous for its spectacular scenery, which has been designated a special scenic beauty and natural monument by the Japanese government.
There are several waterfalls and many sights to see, so it is recommended to take the promenade and go around slowly while viewing the Choshi Great Falls and other sights. It is a popular sightseeing spot in Aomori Prefecture, especially during the season of fresh greenery and autumn leaves, when the number of tourists increases.

Open bus sightseeing is also available.

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【公式】星野リゾート　奥入瀬渓流ホテル(@hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl)がシェアした投稿

The open bus tour to Oirase Keiryu by Hoshino Resort is a popular tour with a powerful view. You can enjoy all the charm of the Oirase mountain stream, so please join us.
If you walk around on the promenade, it takes about 4 to 5 hours. It is popular as a leisurely tour to heal the soul.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Oirase Keiryu
Address: 60 Okuse, Towada-shi, Aomori, 034-0301
Phone number: 0176-75-2425
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, which is also designated as a special scenic beauty and natural monument by the national government, the 14-kilometer-long mountain stream offers wonderful scenery.
URL：http://towadako.or.jp/towadako-oirase/

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小林将大(@koba_stream77)がシェアした投稿

It is a large lake straddling Aomori and Akita. It is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park and follows the Oirase River, which is famous for the Oirase Keiryu and other streams. Sightseeing in combination with the lake is recommended.
This too-big-to-fail lake is one of the deepest in Japan and is a caldera lake naturally formed by volcanic activity dating back 200,000 years. The sheer size of the lake makes it one of Aomori Prefecture's most popular tourist attractions, with a view that is almost overwhelming.

There is also a sightseeing boat!

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ASOVICH あそびっち(@aso.vich)がシェアした投稿

There are also viewing boats that allow visitors to sightsee the large lake from the surface of the water, making it a popular way to see the lake and feel as if you are crossing the ocean. Lake Towada is also home to wild bear hawks, golden eagles, and black bears due to the abundance of nature that still remains. Lake Towada is also home to the legend of matagi, a type of Japanese woodcock, and can be visited with a variety of historical backgrounds.
If you first want to see the spectacular nature in Aomori Prefecture, we recommend the Towadako - Oirase Keiryu course.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Lake Towadako
Address: 〒034-0301 Aomori Prefecture Towada City Oaza Ose Towada Lakeside Rest House
Phone number: 0176-75-1531
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, this large caldera lake follows the Oirase River, which is famous for the Oirase Keiryu and other streams.
URL：http://towadako.or.jp/towadako-oirase/

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Located in the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site, Lake Juniko, also known as Aoike, is a mysterious cobalt blue pond.
The lake is so clear and beautiful that you can clearly see rotting trees sinking into the lake. The reason why the lake appears cobalt blue in spite of its high transparency is still unknown, making it a truly fantastic lake. If you go to see it in the morning on a clear day, you can see the cobalt blue color more clearly, so if you are interested, it is recommended to go there at that time.

Recommended Therapy Road!

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Beauty Photo In Japan(@beautyphotoby)がシェアした投稿

In addition, there are four therapy roads in the Twelve Lakes Forest where visitors can enjoy nature through prepared walking trails. These are truly healing paths where visitors can spend a pleasant time while listening to the chirping of plants and birds.
You can choose your favorite therapy road to take, as the path you take will vary depending on your fitness and time.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Twelve Lakes (Aoike)
Address: Moriyama, Fukaura-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori, 038-2205
Phone number: 0173-74-2111 (Fukaura Town Hall Tourism Division)
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: December - March
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Aoike, one of the Twelve Lakes in the Shirakami Mountains, where giant beech trees grow thickly, has a pond that appears cobalt blue.
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太田裕二(@yujiota_yj)がシェアした投稿

Located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, the Sannai-Maruyama Site, which has just been registered as a World Heritage Site, is an archaeological site that recreates pit buildings, dugout column buildings, and other structures. Many ruins and remains of settlements have actually been found, and excavations are still being conducted. Within the 50,000 m2 site, visitors can see the ruins of large hottate-bashira (dugout pillar) buildings, pit houses, and other village ruins on an actual scale. Volunteer guides and excavation site explanatory meetings are actively held to provide visitors with a more detailed tour of the site.

First time outside of textbooks!

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岩崎 恭宜(@yasuyasu_1218)がシェアした投稿

Today, it is rare to see actual pit houses and village ruins, but the Sannai-Maruyama Site is a valuable spot where visitors can see the remains of settlements on the same scale as during the Jomon Period.
It is also because of the Sannai-Maruyama Site that visitors can enter a pit dwelling from the Jomon period. This is a World Heritage Site in Aomori where visitors can easily imagine what life was like in the Jomon period and learn about the Jomon period in areas that have yet to be fully understood.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Sannai-Maruyama Site
Address: 305 Sannai-Maruyama, Aomori-shi, Aomori, 038-0031
Phone number: 017-766-8282
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: 4th Monday of each month, Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget: 410 yen for adults / 200 yen for high school and university students / free for junior high school students and younger
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Visitors can see the remains of a Jomon Period settlement, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. The actual scale of the village and the clay figures and earthenware that were found are also on display, allowing visitors to enjoy the Jomon period.
URL：http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/

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It is said that the name "Butsugaura" came from the fact that the oddly shaped rocks look like Buddha, and it is a sightseeing spot with a superb view of a series of oddly shaped rocks. It is a little far from Aomori city and difficult to reach, but a sightseeing boat is available from Butsugaura, and the spectacular view can be seen from the sea side.
The clear emerald green color of the ocean and the white color of the strange rock formations are a perfect match, and this is where you can encounter the spectacular view created by Mother Nature.

A Ferris wheel is recommended.

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SaitoTakumi(@saitaku830)がシェアした投稿

Please take a look at the 2-kilometer stretch of paradise-like scenery from the sea. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes and is full of surprises. The boat also stops at spectacular spots, so you can take your time and enjoy the spectacular scenery at a very reasonable price.
Designated as a national natural monument, the rocks have names such as Nyorai-no-kubi, Five Hundred Arhats, Ittsubutsu Buddha, Byobu Iwa, Tenryu Iwa, Lotus Iwa, Soukeimon, Hagake Iwa, and Gokuraku Hama, and each one has its own name and story. It is a wonderful place where one cannot stop being impressed by the magnificent group of oddly shaped rocks. You can also go there on foot, but it is recommended to wear sneakers on your feet as you will be walking on steep stairs and rocks.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: HOTOKEGAURA
Address: 〒039-4712 Aomori Prefecture, Shimokita-gun, Saji Village, Nagao, within the Seodo Stone State Forest
Phone number: 0175-38-2255
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open all year round (no boats when waves are high)
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a scenic spot where you can see a group of oddly shaped rocks with a spectacular view. The cobalt green sea and the white color of the strange rock formations are beautiful.
URL：http://www.vill.sai.lg.jp/%e5%90%8d%e5%8b%9d-%e4%bb%8f%e3%83%b6%e6%b5%a6/

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The Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge at Tsugaru Fujimiko is the largest wooden triple drum bridge in Japan, spanning 300 meters, and the bridge connects to Fujimiko Park and Tantouzuru Nature Park. The bridge is made of wood with abundant hiba (Aomori hiba), which gives the bridge a sense of warmth while providing a sense of security. The bridge also offers a spectacular view, making it an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Aomori.

You can also see tanjo-no-tsuru cranes!

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If you cross over to Fujimiko Park, you can also see the rarely seen tanbaku cranes.
This lake is a man-made reservoir, but reservoirs of this size are hard to find in Japan. The sky is beautifully reflected on the surface of the water, making for beautiful photographs.
And Lake Tsugaru Fujimi, which includes the Tsuru-no-mai Bridge, is so beautiful as a landscape that it is often used in commercials.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Tsuru no Mai Hashi (Crane Dance Bridge)
Address: Mawariyan Osawa, Tsuruta-cho, Kitatsugaru-gun, Aomori, 038-3542
Phone number: 0173-22-2111
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: The Tsuru-no-mai Bridge at Lake Tsugaru-Fujimiko is the largest wooden triple drum bridge in Japan; it is a 300-meter long triple drum bridge, and beyond the bridge is Fujimiko Park, where you can also see tanbaku cranes.
URL：https://www.medetai-tsuruta.jp/spot/sightseeing/tsurunomaibridge.html