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Iwaki Town - Help Out and Stay Free at
Jomonjin no Yado
Jomonjin no Yado is offering one
night of free lodging, complete with three meals,
for groups of 5 who will help with snow removal for
6 hours.
Dates: Late Jan - Mid-March
Location: Jomonjin no Yado
Information: 0172-83-2123
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Hirosaki City - Tsugaru Hirosaki Winter Journey
(Electrical Fantasy)
In addition to the illumination of Hirosaki’s Otemon castle
gate and other architectural treasures, gospel concerts are held
with some of the city’s great examples of Western architecture
lit up in the background. During the Fantasy, special offers
and discounts are available at restaurants and bars around Hirosaki
- try the famous local kenoshiru stew or sample Hirosaki’s
much talked about French cuisine.
Dates: Dec 1 (Wed) - Feb 28 (Mon)
Locations: All around Hirosaki
Access: 100-yen city buses available from Hirosaki Sta to different
locations
Information: Hirosaki City Sightseeing Information Center 0172-37-5501
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Aomori City - Hakkoda Walk
The Gold Line connecting Mt. Hakkoda and the Lake Towada area
is closed for winter until April 1. The Hakkoda Walk takes place
at the end of March, before this spring opening. Experience mountain
beauty you cannot find in the spring green or fall foliage. Marvel
at the frozen forests and snow corridors of over 9 meters, and
sample more of this season's special attractions.
Dates: Mar 26 (Sat) - 28 (Mon)
Fee:5,000yen
Information: Aomori Tourism and Convention Assoc. 017-723-7211
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Goshogawara City to Nakasato Town - Tsugaru
Tetsudo Stove Train
The nostalgic wooden interior of this train matches its potbelly
coal stove perfectly, and provides a fantastic yet casual opportunity
to see the Tsugaru area at its best. Do not miss the incredible
sunset!
Dates: Nov 16 (Fri) - Mar 31 (Thu) twice daily
Access: Transfer from JR Goshogawara Sta.
Information: Tsugaru Tetsudo, Inc. 0173-34-2148
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Misawa City - Smelt Ice Fishing at Lake Ogawarako
If you have ever wanted to battle the elements and the smelt,
this is your chance. You can rent everything you need, and take
home everything you catch.
Dates: Early Feb - Late Feb (dependent on ice conditions)
Access: 20 mins by car from Misawa Sta.
Information (including ice conditions): Misawa Tourism Assoc.
0176-59-2311
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Towada City - Cherry Corridor Illumination
Towada City's government office quarter has been named one of Japan's
100 Best Streets for its refined beauty. For over a month, over 70,000
bulbs are attached to the area's row of cherry trees. Enjoy the soft,
magical light of winter.
Dates: Dec 11 (Sat) - Jan 15 (Sat)
Location: Kanchogaidori (Towada City government office quarter)
Access: 5 mins by bus from Towada Kanko Dentetsu Towada Sta.
Information: Towada Tourism Assoc. 0176-24-1111
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Towadako Town - Towadako
Fuyu Monogatari Winter Story Festival
The white snows on the surrounding mountains reflected on the indigo
lake surface - this is winter at Lake Towadako. Thrill to this exquisite
season of beauty.
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Winter Fireworks (20:00)
Tsugaru-Jamisen Shamisen Concert, Nebuta Dancing Experience (19:00
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Cruise Boat (8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00)
Illumination of the Statue of the Maidens (17:00 - 21:00)
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Dates: Feb 6 (Fri) - Feb 29
(Sun)
Location: Lake Towadako's Yasumiya Event Area
Access: 2 hr 15 mins by Towadako route bus from Hachinohe Sta.
Information: Towadako National Park Assoc. 0176-75-2506 |
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Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
Midwinter nights sing with poetic
nostalgia as the illuminated ancient pines and snow-covered
donjon of Hirosaki Castle glisten. The lotus pond area around
the keep looking out across the plains toward Mt. Iwaki is
transformed into a winter fantasia of snow and light as candles
glimmer from within 300 mini-snow huts.
Dates: Feb 10 (Thu) - 13 (Sun)
Location: Hirosaki Park (Nationally Designated Historical Site “Hirosaki
Castle Site”)
Access: 5 mins on foot from Hirosaki Sta.
Information: Hirosaki Tourism Assoc.
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Emburi Fire Dance (Hachinohe City)
This ancient ritual handed down in the Sannohe-Hachinohe area of eastern
Aomori prays for a bountiful harvest in the coming year and heralds the
approach of spring. The colorful costumes and powerful dance are definitely
worth your time.
Dates: Feb 17 (Thu) - 20 (Sun)
Location: Hachinohe City (locations including plaza in front of Hachinohe
City Hall)
Access: 5 mins on foot from Hon-Hachinohe Sta. to City Hall
Information: Hachinohe Tourism Division 0178-43-2111
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Kanagi Town - Jifubuki Experiential Tour
Jifubuki refers to a phenomenon that might be likened to a snowbound
version of a sandstorm; high winds blow the piled up snow around in great
drifts. Bundled up in traditional Japanese snow gear, enjoy snowshoeing,
a horse-driven sleigh ride, and great local food that will warm you to
the core.
Dates: Late Jan - Early Feb
Price:  2800 per person
Location: Fujieda, Kanagi Town
Access: By charter bus from Goshogawara Sta. Konan Bus Terminal
Information: Tsugaru Jifubuki Assoc. 0173-52-2012
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Kodomari Village - Kodomari Fuyu Monogatari
Winter Tour
After feeling the fierce waves of winter's Sea of Japan and enjoying
some local performing arts, this tour gives you the opportunity to eat
fresh, local seafood to your heart's content.
Dates: Feb 12 (Sat) - 13 (Sun), 19 (Sat) -20 (Sun) (advance reservations
required)
Price: 12,000
Lodging: Inns in Kodomari Village
Group Size: 15 - 30 people
Access: 1 hr 40 mins by car from Goshogawara Sta., or by charter bus
from Aomori Sta.
Information: Kodomari Tourism Assoc. 0173-64-3700
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Minmaya
Village - Tsugaru Straits Winter Tour
Prepared to be, well, blown away by the most spectacular combination of
ocean rumblings and brutal winds at Tappi Cape, the Tsugaru Peninsula's
northernmost point. When you are done, work up an appetite for Tsugaru's
winter seafood cuisine on the 1300 steps of the Seikan Tunnel walking tour.
Also included are Tappi Wind Park, Japan's largest wind power generation
station, and a tour of the Seikan Tunnel's undersea train stations.
Dates: Feb 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun); (reservations required
by fax or postcard)
Price: Adult 14,000, Child 10,000
Start Location: Minmaya Sta.
Access: 1 hr 40 mins by train from Aomori Sta.
Information: Tsugaru Straits Winter Tour Exec. Cmte. 0174-37-2001
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Fukaura Town - Gourmet in Fukaura
With famous local salmon cuisine as its centerpiece, this event is a
chance to enjoy the bounty of both Fukaura's land and sea at their best.
This gourmet feast is accompanied by local performing arts, prize drawings,
and more.
Dates: Feb 5 (Sat), 12 (Sat), 19 (Sat), 26 (Sat); (reservations required)
Locations: Fukaura Kanko Hotel, Furo Fushi Hot Spring, Michinoku Hot
Spring, Wespa Tsubakiyama
Access: 5 - 20 mins by car from Fukaura Sta., or free shuttle bus from
ASPAM (Aomori City)
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Aomori City - Ice Hut Village
Enjoy local cuisine in one of 20 ice huts for a real taste of Aomori
winter fun. Borrow traditional warm clothing items like heavily quilted
vests, shawls, and straw boots (free!) and enjoy the 20-meter ice slide.
Dates: Jan 15 (Sat) - Mar 6 (Sun)
Location: Nebuta no Sato
Access: City bus (Aomori Public College - Moya Hills route) to Nebuta
no Sato bus stop, 10 mins on foot
Information: Nebuta no Sato 017-738-1230
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