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Aomori City - Sannai Maruyama Ruins
This Jomon era settlement is thought to have flourished between
4000 to 5500 years ago. Evidence of nearly 600 separate pit dwellings,
1000 graves, and more than 100 pillar-supported buildings have
been discovered here.
Access: 5 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Aomori IC
Information: Aomori Prefectural Tourist Information Center 017-734-2500
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Aomori City - Hakkoda-Maru
Take in the 80-year history of the
Aomori-Hakodate Ferry at a glance on this floating
museum. Peruse a collection of items from the
ferryboat Hakkoda-Maru, and model ferries and steam
trains from ages past.
Access: 5 mins on foot from Aomori Sta.
Information: 017-735-8150
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Aomori City - Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum
of Art
A collection of the art of Munakata, one of Aomori's most famous
artists. Feel this world-famous woodblock print artist's passion
for creation, for the Nebuta Festival, and for Aomori, in in his
highly individualistic works.
Access: 15 mins by bus from Aomori Sta.
Information: 017-777-4567
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Nishimeya Village - Shirakami Sanchi Visitor
Center
Located next to the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Center, the
Visitor Center features three-dimensional models and big-screen
video that tell the whole story of the magic of this ancient beech
forest.
Access: 30 - 40 mins by car from Hirosaki City
Information: 0172-85-2810
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Hachinohe City - Koregawa Ruins
This late Jomon Era (10,000 BC -
300 BC) site was designated a National Historic
Site in 1957. 633 items unearthed here have been
named Important Cultural Treasures. Currently, the
Koregawa Ruins Cultural Study Zone is being
operated on the grounds.
Access: 20 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Hachinohe
IC
Information: Hachinohe Tourism Assoc.
0178-43-2111
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Hachinohe City - Nejiro no Hiroba National
Historic Site
This castle appears to have been built in 1334 by Nambu Moroyuki,
of the ruling Nambu Clan. The forge, stables, storehouse, and
central building have all been faithfully recreated.
Access: 5 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Hachinohe IC
Information: 0178-41-1726
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Minmaya Village - Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum
The 53.8-km Seikan Tunnel, connecting Honshu and Hokkaido, is
the world's longest. The museum is home to precious documents,
detailed 3D models, a light and sound introduction to the tunnel's
illustrious history, and even an experiential undersea tunnel
140 m below the surface.
Access: 1 hr 30 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Aomori IC
Information: 0174-38-2301
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