1. Oirase Mountain StreamTowada The Oirase River is a river located in eastern Aomori prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The Oirase River is the only river draining Lake Towada, a large caldera lake on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures. The river flows in a generally eastern direction, through the municipalities of Towada, Rokunohe, Oirase and Hachinohe before exiting into the Pacific Ocean. The upper reaches of the river form a scenic gorge with numerous rapids and waterfalls, and is one of the major tourist attractions of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The lower reaches of the river are used extensively for irrigation. In 1996 the sound of flowing water at the Oirase River was selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Hirosaki CastleHirosaki Hirosaki is a city located in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2017, the city had an estimated population of 174,171 in 71,823 households, and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 524.20 square kilometres . Hirosaki developed as a castle town for the 100,000 koku Hirosaki Domain ruled by the Tsugaru clan. The city is currently a regional commercial center, and the largest producer of apples in Japan. The city government has been promoting the catchphrase Apple Colored Town Hirosaki, and Castle and Cherry Blossom and Apple Town to promote the city image. The town is also noted for a large number of western-style buildings dating from the Meiji period. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Tachineputa No YakataGoshogawara The Tachineputa Museum is a museum located in the city of Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The museum has exhibits related to Goshogawara's Tachineputa Festival, which is held every August. It houses three tachineputa floats, as well as a production studio where visitors can see the creation process of the floats. The museum also has a gallery with works created by artists connected to Aomori. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Hirosaki ParkHirosaki Hirosaki is a city located in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2017, the city had an estimated population of 174,171 in 71,823 households, and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 524.20 square kilometres . Hirosaki developed as a castle town for the 100,000 koku Hirosaki Domain ruled by the Tsugaru clan. The city is currently a regional commercial center, and the largest producer of apples in Japan. The city government has been promoting the catchphrase Apple Colored Town Hirosaki, and Castle and Cherry Blossom and Apple Town to promote the city image. The town is also noted for a large number of western-style buildings dating from the Meiji period. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.