Towada City Guide

TOWADA and HIROSAKIArtistic T r a v e l Ma p

Lake Towada andOirase Guide

Decorated Buses
Some loop buses that run
around the city are also artfully
decked out!

The Nanbu Sakiori technique is a way ofrecycling through weaving. No single
Nanbu Sakiori creation is the same, soeach encounter with a colorful wovenpiece is truly once in a lifetime.
(Buy Nanbu Sakiori creations at ❷ )T o w ada A r t C en t er

Kanchogai Street (Koma-Kaido Road)❸

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Sanbongi Avenue (Sanbongi-odori)3

09:35 At the West Exit of Hachinohe Station,

take a JR Oirase-go bus for Towada Art Center★ Nenokuchi

Suzukake Street (Suzukake-dori)

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Towada is known as a city of horses, so
you'll find a number of horse-themed
installations around the area, including
a mailbox. How many can you spot?

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18:15 Arrive at Hachinohe; spend the night there

This 1.1-km-long promenade of pineand cherry blossom trees is near
Towada Art Center. You'll also seesome art pieces down this lane.

Horse Mailboxes

Immerse yourself in Hirosaki and Towada's art scene as you encounter
beautiful works of art all over both cities! Spend five days and four days in
the Hirosaki–Towada area: check out Towada's photogenic art spots, thenadmire the architecture and go shopping at Hirosaki.

Lake Towada (Yasumiya)

Yasumiya(Koma-Kaido Road)⑤

15:00 Depart Tokyo

Oirase Gorge

Kanchogai Street

Towada: A Sample Itinerary❻

To Towada City

Lake Towada

Hakko
Park

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To Aomori City

Nanbu Sakiori Weaving

Enjoy Towada and Hirosaki's art-themed attractions!

Towada Shrine
The Bronze Statueof Maidens★

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To Lake Towada (Yasumiya)④★

Kumoi Falls

Daigaku Street (Daigaku-dori)★ Ishikedo

This three-tiered
waterfall is
25 meters tall.

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Rest House

Ashura Current
This is Oirase's most iconic spot.

Oirase Gorge

Art Square

Art Square

The Art Square is comprised of three areas surrounding Towada Art Center.
Here, you'll find large interactive installations by world-renowned artists.

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Ghost & Unknown Mass
Inges Idee

Photo: Kuniya Oyamada

Hypnotic Chamber
R&Sie(n)Love Forever, Singing in Towada

Hirosaki City / Towada City

Yayoi Kusama

Manhole Covers

EVEN SHETIA

Photo: Kiyoaki Sasahara

Jaume Plensa

Photo: Kuniya Oyamada

Photo: Kuniya Oyamada

Erwin Wurm③②❹

❷ Towada Tourism & Local Products Center❸ Towada City Library

Aomori Contemporary Art Centre

Designed by architect Tadao Ando's firm, this library has acourtyard with a cherry blossom tree that's over 100 years old.

Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art

2-18 Nishi-Jusanbancho, Towada City
09:00–20:00
Closed on the 4th Thursday of the month, year-end holidays,
and for inventory inspections

Towada Art Center

This community space was designed by
Kengo Kuma & Associates.

This gallery's permanent exhibition showcases works by
world-famous artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Yoshitomo
Nara, and Ron Mueck. Stroll around the nearby Art Square, apark-like space where you can get up close to whimsical art
installations.
10-9 Nishi-Nibancho, Towada City
9:00–17:00 (last entry: 16:30) Closed Mondays & year-end holidays
Note: If a holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will close on Tuesday instead
Permanent collection & exhibition: ¥1,800 (permanent collection only: ¥1,000)

Access from Tokyo
Duration:
Approx. 1 hr 15 mins

18-33 Inaoicho, Towada City
09:00–21:00 Closed year-end holidays❺ Oirase Gorge Museum
Chiharu Shiota Memory of Water Photo: Kuniya Oyamada ©2021 JASPAR, Tokyo and Chiharu Shiota

AccessShin-Aomori

Tokyo Station ⁄ Shinjuku

Hirosaki ⁄ Goshogawara

Tokyo Station ⁄ Ikebukuro

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Hirosaki City International Tourism Division

Reception hours: Weekdays, 08:30–17:15
shokokanko@city.towada.lg.jp
https://www.towada.travel/en/index

Reception hours: Weekdays, 08:30–17:00
kokusai-kankou@city.hirosaki.lg.jp
https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/

From Hachinohe Station
・ At the East Exit of Hachinohe Station, take any
Towada Kanko Dentetsu bus that departs frombus stop no. ⑤ (approx. 1 hr). Get off at Kanchogai
Street (Kanchogai-dori), and walk for about
5 minutes.
・ At the West Exit of Hachinohe Station, take a
JR Oirase-go bus, which stops right in front of the
Towada Art Center (approx. 40 mins).
Ron Mueck Standing Woman Photo: Kuniya Oyamada Courtesy Anthony d'Offay, London

Sightseeing around Towada
Stroll around Kanchogai Street. Can you
find the over-100-year-old cherry-blossom
tree in ❸Towada City Library's courtyard?
Towada is called thecity of horses, so try
spotting horse-themed
art installations (evenatop a mailbox!) all
over Kanchogai Street.

Layla Juma A. Rashid

Check out Shuji Yamamoto's
art at ①Takamura Grocery
Store, and buy some sake totake home.

① Takamura Grocery StoreThis liquor store occasionally holds exhibits in collaboration with
Towada Art Center.
20-33 Inaoicho, Towada City
09:00–18:00 Irregular closings

14-54 Inaoicho, Towada City
11:00–sunset Closed Mondays

This refurbished folk house that's over 70 years old is a popular cafe.

14-44 Inaoicho, Towada City
Wed to Fri: 11:00–15:00 (last order: 14:30)
Rest of the week: 11:00–16:00 (last order: 15:30)
Closed Thursdays

This is Towada's oldest wagashi (Japanese
sweets) shop. They're known for“Toutoutou”, kohakutou (gummy candies)inspired by Towada Art Center at night.
19-3 Inaoicho, Towada City
09:00–18:30

Take a flat-rate taxi to Oirase

17:45

Spend the night at Oirase Gorge Onsen

This is a shop for tea and tea utensils, butthey also host contemporary art exhibits,
earning them the nickname “the second
Towada Art Center”.

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From ❺Oirase Gorge Museum, take a
JR Tohoku bus for Nenokuchi

10:15

At Nenokuchi, rent a bike, leave yourluggage, and cycle around Oirase

17-5 Inaoicho, Towada City
09:00–19:00 Irregular closings④ Sakurada Liquor Store❿ Hapitano Cafe

This shop offers original coffee blends, imported sweets, vintage
wines, and sake.

The menu here makes full use of locallygrown vegetables. HACCP-compliant,vegetarian, and vegan options areavailable, too.

14-42 Inaoicho, Towada City
09:30–18:00 Closed Sundays

Cycle a round trip
between
Nenokuchi andKumoi Falls!

⑤ YuzurihaThis shop sells household items and knick-knacks handmade in
Tohoku.
486 Towada-kohan Yasumiya, Okuse, Towada City
Mid-April to mid-November: 10:00–17:00 Irregular closings

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This is Towada Art Center's cafe–restaurantand souvenir shop.

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486 Towada-kohan Yasumiya, Okuse, Towada City
09:00–17:00 Open year-round

COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Credit Cards OK

Have lunch at ⓬Restaurant Kandagawa

Check out Tohoku handicrafts at⑤Yuzuriha
Visit Towada Shrine, if there's time!

486 Towada-kohan Yasumiya, Okuse, Towada City
10:00–16:00 Irregular closings

Aside from exhibits on Lake Towada's
himemasu (kokanee — a kind of red salmon),this center provides information on tourism
around Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge.

From Nenokuchi, take a JR Tohoku bus
for Lake Towada (Yasumiya)

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Photo: Kuniya Oyamada

Enjoy local specialties at this restaurant that's just five minutes onfoot from Yasumiya Pier.

❻ Lake Towada Tourist Center Pratt

Multilingual Assistance

16:30③ Matsumoto Tea Shop

⓬ Restaurant Kandagawa

Free Wi-Fi

Have a coffee break at❽Cafe Happy Tree!

② Nakajima Sweets Shop

❽ Cafe Happy TREE

10-9 Nishi-Nibancho, Towada City
09:00–17:00 (last order: 16:30)
Closed Mondays & year-end holidays(If a holiday falls on a Monday,
closed Tuesday instead)

Visit ③Matsumoto Tea
Shop — nicknamed “thesecond Towada Art Center” —for tea, utensils, and art.

Shop

Hang out, study, or just chill at this free-to-use
space with an art-themed book corner andeven a ping-pong table. There's also a pizzeria
that's open Thursdays to Sundays.

⓫ cube cafe & shop

2. From bus stop no. 10 at Aomori Station, take a
Towada Kanko Dentetsu bus for Towada City
(approx. 1.5 hrs). Get off at Kanchogai Street(Kanchogai-dori).

Overnight Bus

12:30
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Mount Fuji Architects Studio❼ 14-54

183 Tochikubo, Okuse, Towada City
Mid-April to mid-November: 09:00–17:30
Closes at 16:30 during winter months Open year-round↓ Transfer

Towada City Commerce and Tourism Division

Published January 2022

4 TWELVE LEVEL BENCHThis facility provides tourist information and promotes eco-tourism
around Oirase. It also features exhibitions, a shop, a cafe, and more.

1. Take a bus from Aomori Airport to Aomori Station(approx. 35 mins).

Hirosaki

Duration: Approx. 3 hrs

Tokyo

Towada City Hospital

16-43 Inaoicho, Towada City
11:00–18:00 (last order: 17:40)
Lunch: Until 16:00
Closed Mondays & holidays

From Aomori Airport
Shichinohe-Towada

Hachinohe

Towada City Office15-41 Inaoicho, Towada City
11:00–14:30
17:30–22:30
Last order: 30 min before closing❹ Civic Center Plaza Toware❶ Towada Art CenterTokyo

Towada Art Center (Bus Stop)

Try Towada's specialty dish here: barayaki,
grilled beef belly and onions with asweet-spicy sauce.

Hachinohe

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Taishu Shokudo Tsukasa

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Eat & Drink

15-3 Inaoicho, Towada City
09:00–19:00 (Shop: 10:00–18:00) Closed New Year's Day

Hirosaki

Lunch at ❿Hapitano Cafe

Photos: Kuniya Oyamada

Do & See

Aomori Museum of Art

11:30

Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Photo: Kuniya Oyamada

With pamphlets and other informative materials, this is the place to go
for tourist information in Towada. You can also buy souvenirs here.

AomoriArt Station Towada

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Aomori Prefecture is dotted with art-themed facilities, including galleries
and museums. Here, you can see many artworks and installations by local
and international artists. Five museums have come together to showcase
Aomori as an art prefecture to Japan and the world.

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Aomori Bank & Elsewhere

Arrive at ❶Towada Art Center
Visit the Art Square as well!

①(Art Station Towada)

Hachinohe Art Museum

After visiting Towada Art Center, check out artistic “street furniture” as you
stroll down Kanchogai Street and other bustling shopping streets.

Tetsuo Kondo

Fat House & Fat Car

Towada Art Center

Artistic Aomori

Towada's historical reputation as anarea for horse breeding means that you
can find all things horse-themed here.
The manhole covers depict a motherhorse and a pony.

Street Furniture

10:15* Note: Many establishments don't take credit cards, so be sure to haveenough cash!

15:55

At the Lake Towada (Yasumiya) bus stop,board the Hirosaki–Towada Sightseeing Bus

18:20

Arrive at Hirosaki Bus Terminal

18:30

Spend the night at Hirosaki

Itinerary curated by: Hirosaki University, Genbi Supporters, Harappa, Hirosaki Museumof Contemporary Art, and Towada Art Center

Hirosaki: A Sample Itinerary

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Hirosaki City Guide

Traditional Handicrafts
The castle town of Hirosaki takes pridein its many traditional handicrafts.
Shops offer an eclectic variety of items:
Tsugaru lacquerware, kogin-zashi
embroidery, goldfish-shaped neputa
lanterns, and more.

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After exploring Towada, head to Hirosaki, a city full ofbeautiful historical buildings and traditional crafts.

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09:00 Sightseeing around Hirosaki(100-yen bus available — Apr–Nov, 10:00–18:00;
Dec–Feb: 10:00–17:00)

This is one of Japan's best places to see a castle surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Bike Rentals

1 Shimo-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
Closed year-end holidays; there may also be irregular closings
Honmaru area (Apr 1–Nov 23): ¥320 (adults) / ¥100 (children)

There are five places in Hirosaki
where you can rent a bike fromearly May to late November.
For ¥500, you can cycle aroundtown until 17:00!

Experience the local culture by, painting neputa
floats and kokeshi dolls at❾Tsugaru-han Neputa Village. You can also
have lunch here.

Hirosaki Park &Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki is Japan's top producer ofapples, so apple pie is a must-try here!
Try apple pie from different shops
to see which you like best.

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Horse-themed art
pieces everywhere
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This bus runs in a loop around Hirosaki.
No matter where you board or get off, thefare is fixed at ¥100!

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Hirosaki University Schoolof Medicine & Hospital

Otemon Square, 2-1 Shimo-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
09:00–18:00
Cafe: 09:30–18:00 (last order: 17:30)

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Another of Aomori's treasures, thisWestern-style building was built in 1900 as aresidence for missionaries who taught English.

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Take in the beauty of theEdo-style ❷ Fujita Memorial
Garden. Then, visit the garden'sWestern-style building to relax
at ⓫Taisho Roman Tea Roomor Takumikan, a craft store andcafe.

18:30 Enjoy local delicacies and live
shamisen performances at⓱Adohadari, an izakaya pub.

❷ Fujita Memorial Garden

20:00 Good night!

8-1 Kami-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
09:00–17:00 (last entry: 16:30)
Adults: ¥320; children: ¥100

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09:00 ❶ Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art❿ CAFE & RESTAURANT BRICK

Constructed in 1921, this is Aomori Prefecture's largest garden.
Its beautiful landscapes have been well-preserved to this day.
You can experience the Japanese tea ceremony here.

Get information about traveling in andaround Hirosaki here. The center also has asouvenir shop and restaurant.

Check out ⑥Bunaco Show Room
Bless's beautifully crafted
creations.
At ①Niji no Mart, have your fill of dishes
made with local ingredients.
Admire ⓯ Hirosaki Orando's gallery. Youmight meet some key figures in Hirosaki's artsand culture scene here!

Photo: Kuniya Oyamada❺ Saisyouin Fivestreed Pagoda
This Important Cultural Property is considered
the Tohoku region's most beautiful tower. People
pray here for good harvest, peace, and so on.
63 Doyamachi, Hirosaki City
Admission fee of ¥300 required during festival season

Dye Works❻ Kawasaki(Tsugaru Natural Indigo Dyeing Store)
This workshop in an old historical building
does not use synthetic dyes; instead, it onlyuses time-honored natural dyeing techniques.
Try your hand at Japanese indigo dyeing here!
63 Kamenokomachi, Hirosaki City
09:00–17:00 (09:00–16:00 in winter)
Factory tours: ¥200 (adults) / ¥100 (high school students or younger)
Separate fees apply for the indigo dyeing experience

Buy stylish souvenirs at Brick A-Factory in
Hirosaki Station!

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How to Reserve(required)Reservations are required; please fill out the request formon Tsugaru Navi's English website③ Tsugaru Kobosha

Reservation Cut-Off⓬ Dode no Meheyakko

This shop showcases handmade local
creations: Tsugaru lacquerware, kogin-zashi
embroidered items, and more.

7 days before departure*Note: If departure is guaranteed, walk-ins may be accepted
depending on seat availability

Reservations Start

1 month in advanceThis retro restaurant and izakaya pub has the Showa era as its
theme. Its name means “a Dotemachi shop” in the local dialect.

52 Mototeramachi, Hirosaki City
10:00–17:00 Closed Tuesdays

Price

From ¥3,000 (one-way) / ¥5,000 (round-trip)

101 Dotemachi, Hirosaki City
Mon–Thu: 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00
Closed Sundays and the 25th of the monthNote: There may also be irregular closings④ Ao to Mizutama

This cafe can be found in Fujita Memorial
Garden's Western building. Here, you can try
six different apple pies from some ofHirosaki's best-loved pastry shops.
8-1 Kami-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
09:00–16:30 (last entry: 16:00)⓭ Tsugaru Shamisen Live House Anzu
You'll be treated to live shamisen performances as you drink anddine at this izakaya pub.

1F, 21 Mototeramachi, Hirosaki City
11:00–18:00 Closed Thursdays❶ Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art

44-1 Oyakatamachi, Hirosaki City
18:00–22:00; irregular closing dates⑤ YumeyaWith the concept of “preserving a memory” in mind, a
100-year-old brick warehouse has been reborn as the Hirosaki
Museum of Contemporary Art. As one of Aomori's art hubs, thismuseum showcases works from the same time period to shedlight on the history and culture of Hirosaki and the Tohoku region.

Rent kimono and yukata here — locals andvisitors alike are all welcome!

⓮ Salon de Café Ange

1-1 Motodaikumachi, Hirosaki City
10:00–18:00 Closed Sundays(There may also be irregular closings)
Kimono rentals: from ¥15,000 Yukata rentals (summer only): ¥3,780

This is the Former To-o Gijuku Missionary
Residence's in-house cafe.

2–1 Shimo-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
09:30–18:00 (last order: 17:30)
Winter: 10:00–16:00
Closed year-end holidays⑥ Bunaco Show Room Bless

47-2 Hyakkokumachi, Hirosaki City
12:00~21:00 Mon–Wed Closed Sundays❽ Ishiba Ryokan⑦ Home Works Main Shop

⓰ POMME/MARCHÉ

Aside from stylish daily-use items, this variety
goods shop sells kogin-zashi embroideredpieces and Tsugaru Vidro glassware.

55 Mototeramachi, Hirosaki City
From ¥4,950 (no meals) per night
Phone inquiries (English/French): 0172-32-9118

47-2 Hyakkokumachi, Hirosaki City
11:00–19:00 (last order: 18:30) Closed Wed–Sat❾ Tsugaru-han Neputa Village⓱ Adohadari

61 Kamenokomachi, Hirosaki City
09:00–17:30 Experience area: ¥550 Separate fees apply for experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Multilingual Assistance

1F Yamada Building, 60 Dotemachi, Hirosaki City
17:00–23:00 (last order 22:00) Closed Wednesdays

COVID-19 Prevention Measures

TowadaArt Center
Nara Yoshitomo, A to Z Memorial Dog, 2007 ©Yoshitomo Nara Photo: Naoya Hatakeyama

AccessCredit Cards OK

Lake Towada

Lake Towada(Yasumiya)

Take a Konan Bus for Hirosaki Bus Terminal,and get off at Hirosaki-Ekimae (approx. 55 mins).

KosakaFrom Hachinohe Station

77-10 Dotemachi, Hirosaki City
10:00–19:00
Closed New Year's Day, Aug. 13, and Dec. 31

・ Take the JR Ou Main Line, get off at Hirosaki Station(40 mins), then walk for 20 minutes, or take a taxi for
7 minutes.
・ Take a Konan Bus. Get off at Dotemachi-jumonji,
then walk for 4 minutes. Or, get off at
Sumiyoshi-iriguchi, and walk for 2 minutes.

See how kogin-zashi embroidered pieces are
created here; buy some if you like!
61 Zaifucho, Hirosaki City
09:00–16:30 Closed weekends and holidays* Note: Many establishments don't take credit cards, so be sure to have enough cash!

Michi-no-Eki(Roadside Station)
Ikarigaseki

From Aomori Airport⑧ Hirosaki Kogin InstituteEnjoy local specialties and live performances by the owner at thisTsugaru shamisen-themed izakaya.

Oirase Gorge
MuseumOwani Station

2F Moriya Building, 100-1 Dotemachi, Hirosaki City
11:00–17:00 Closed Thursdays

Also in Hirosaki Orando is POMME/MARCHÉ, which specializes inciders. Enjoy a glass of cider for ¥500. Try their coffee as well!

Hirosaki

2-1 Yoshinocho, Hirosaki City
0172-32-8950 09:00–17:00
Closed Tuesdays and year-end holidays
Note: If a holiday falls on a Tuesday,the museum will close on Wednesday instead

This shop exhibits and sells Bunaco
products — sustainable natural handicrafts
made with buna (Japanese beech),considered the mother of the woods.

The entire Bakurocho area, as well as someparts of Wakadocho and Kobitocho

20:30 Arrive at Tokyo

Tsugaru NaviThis shop offers a selection of lovely items
that will enrich your life. It also holds
seasonal exhibits and other events.

This is a gallery, cafe, and bar all in one. It
also houses a shop selling local handicrafts,
and a guesthouse is set to be built on thesecond floor.

16:15 Return to Tokyo via Shinkansen

For moredetails:

3 Hyakkokumachi-koji, Hirosaki City
11:00–18:00 Closed Thursdays

This is a district where samurai lived in ancient
times. The streets here are lined with traditional
houses, some of which are open to the public.

This is a one-stop facility for experiencing Tsugaru culture:shamisen performances, neputa exhibits, and more. It also has arestaurant and a souvenir shop for Aomori specialties.

Itinerary curated by: Hirosaki University, Genbi Supporters, Harappa, Hirosaki Museumof Contemporary Art, and Towada Art Center

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This is a traditional building that has beenreborn as a shop for interior goods and decor.

⓯ Hirosaki Orando

A Tangible Cultural Property, this historicalryokan inn was established in 1879.

On weekends and holidays from late April to early November, a sightseeing
bus directly links Hirosaki and Towada. It stops at both cities' popular
attractions, so you can get a lot out of this tour! Prices start at ¥3,000 (one-way)and ¥5,000 (round-trip). For the route and other details, please scan thefollowing QR code.

② PPP❼ Naka-cho Historical House
Preservation Area

Hirosaki–Towada Sightseeing Bus

12-1 Ekimaecho, Hirosaki City
08:00–18:00 Closed Sundays⓫ Taisho Roman Tea Room

See exhibits related to Tsugaru's history, arts,and culture at this museum designed byfamous architect Kunio Maekawa.

Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art

Buy fresh seafood and local delicacies ataffordable prices at this grocery and market
combined. It's like a kitchen for the locals!

Cafe/Shop Building, Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art
2-11 Yoshinocho, Hirosaki City
09:00–22:00 (last order: 21:00)❹ Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Center

13:00 Stroll around Hirosaki① Niji no Mart

This cafe and restaurant is next to theHirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art. You
can buy museum souvenirs and local artists'
creations here.

❸ Hirosaki City Museum

2-1 Shimo-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
09:00–18:00 (hours are extended during festivals)

Shop

Eat & Drink

Hirosaki Park, 1-6 Shimo-Shiroganecho, Hirosaki City
09:30–16:30
Closed the third Monday of the month(If a public holiday falls on this date, closed on Tuesday instead)

Have lunch and buy souvenirs at the museum's
cafe, ❿CAFE & RESTAURANT BRICK.

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Hirosaki City Apple Park

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Built in 1906, this Renaissance-style building is
one of Aomori Prefecture's priceless treasures.

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26 Motonagamachi, Hirosaki City
09:30–16:30 (closed Tuesdays and year-end holidays)
High-school age (15) or older: ¥200
Elementary & junior high school students (ages 6–14): ¥100

Heal your senses with the natural scenery of nearby
Hirosaki Park (some facilities charge for admission).

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Photo: Kuniya Oyamada

・Admission fees are not included in the price
・The route, time spent at each stop, and total tour duration may vary depenading on the weather, traffic,
COVID-19-related restrictions, and/or other conditions

COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Temperature checks
Mask-wearing requirements for guests and staff
Adequate ventilation

No boarding allowed for guests with a fever (refunds provided)
Provision of hand sanitizers
Regular disinfection of buses