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 Shuji Terayama Museum
(Misawa City)
This is a memorial to commemorate the 47-year life of Shuji Terayama who was born in Aomori Prefecture in 1936. He was a genius active in the fields of drama, film, poetry, and critique.
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 Komaki Hot Springs (Misawa City)
This hot spring resort hotel offers a special open-air hot bath, Uki-yu, surrounded by its beautiful garden. Floats for Aomori Nebuta Festival, Hirosaki Neputa Festival, and Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival are exhibited inside the hotel.
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 Towada City Government Office District
(The Koma Highway) (Towada City)
In addition to the four rows of pine and cherry trees, the street is lined with flower beds that bloom year-round. With horse sculptures arranged on the sidewalk and an artificial stream modeled after the Oirase Mountain Stream, the whole area resembles an outdoor gallery. Cherry blossoms can be seen from the end of April to the beginning of May.
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 Ishiwarizakura
(Morioka
City)
A cherry tree grows from a huge rock 21 meters around and 1.7 meters in height. The tree's root is 4.3 meters around, and it is thought to be 350 years old. Cherry blossoms can be seen from the middle to the end of April.
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 The Cherry Blossoms along the Hinokinai River
(Senboku City)
The Hinokinai River runs along the outskirts of the bukeyashiki (old samurai houses). There are about 400 cherry trees stretching for 2 km along the river bank. The peak time for viewing is the end of April. Cherry blossoms can be seen from the end of April to the beginning of May.
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 Mt. Moriyoshi and Lake Taihei in Moriyoshi
(Kitaakita City)
Mt. Moriyoshi is 1454 meters high. The surrounding area contains various waterfalls and a forest of beech trees. The sightseeing boat Moriyoshi-maru sails Lake Taihei, an artificial lake created by Moriyoshi Dam.
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 Hirosaki Castle
(Hirosaki City)
Established in 1611, Hirosaki is one of the seven greatest castles in Japan. The remains of the castle have been arranged to create Hirosaki Park, which is one of the most beautiful spots for viewing cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms can be seen from the end of April to the beginning of May.
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 Gembikei Gorge (Ichinoseki City)
Well known in Japan as both a Natural Monument and a place of scenic beauty, Gembikei Gorge is a 2 km-long valley located around the Iwai River. With both banks eroded by the powerful stream, numerous waterfalls, and swirling rapids, the scenery is beautiful.
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 Hokuonomori Park
(Kitaakita City)
The site features a huge park of 200 hectares, with lawns, an observatory for bird watching, a park center, an auto-camping ground, and a plaza for kids. More facilities will be added in the future.
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 Kimimachizaka
(Noshiro City)
A group of giant rocks which tower over a mountain stream. Beautiful in all seasons, it is famous as an excellent location for painting and taking landscape photographs. Cherry blossoms can be seen from the end of April to the beginning of May.
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 Former Foreign Residence Kitaakita City)
A colonial building which used to be the official residence of German engineers invited to the Ani Mine in the Meiji period. Designated as an Important Cultural Asset. Its underground passage leads to the Denshokan Folklore Center.
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