Experience Aomori’s history, culture, and art
There are several sites across Aomori City where you can immerse yourself in local history, culture, and art. Experience something unique to Aomori.
Access shown is from Aomori Statlon.
Please be aware that travel times and charges may vary when departing from a locatlon other than Aomori Statlon.
Access times shown are approximates and may be subject to change.
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Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
One of Japan’s top Jomon historical sites. Pottery and other artifacts excavated at the site are exhibited here.
35min. via Nebutan-go, Sannnai-Maruyama Iseki-Mae bus stop
017-781-6078
9:00-18:00 (Jun.-Sep., Golden Week [Late April-Early May]). 9:00-17:00 (Oct.-May)
Free entry(¥410 2019/4/1~)
Closed: Dec. 30th-Jan. 1st
http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/
Aomori Museum of History
Introduces the history of Aomori City and daily life through the ages, including clothing and more.
10min via Nebulan-go, Aomori Kita-no-Mahoroba Rekishikan bus stop
017-763-5519
9:00-17:00
¥300 (Free entry for customers over 70 years of age)
Credit cards not accepted
Closed: Dec. 30th – Jan. 1st
Uto Shrine
An historical shrine dedicated to the goddesses of the sea.
10min. walk
017-722-4843
Aomori Museum of Art
The works of famous Aomori-born artists are exhibited here. Take a picture with the 8.5m-tall Aomori-Ken dog statue.
30min. via Nebutan-go, Kenritsu Bijutsukan-Mae bus stop
017-783-3000
9:00-18:00 (Jun.-Sep.), 9:30-17:00 (Oct.-May)
¥510 *extra charges apply for temporary exhibits
Credit cards not accepted
Closed: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, Dec. 29th-31st, unscheduled holidays
http://www.aomori-museum.jp/en/
Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art
The works of Aomori native woodblock printmaker Shiko Munakata are displayed here.
15min. via Nebutan-go, Munakata Shiko Kinenkan-Mae bus stop
017-777-4567
9:00-17:00 (Apr.-Oct.), 9:30-17:00 (Nov.-Mar.)
¥500
Credit cards not accepted
Closed: Mondays (open on public holidays and during Nebuta festival period), Dec. 29th-31st
http://munakatashiko-museum.jp/infomation_e.html
Seiryu-ji Temple and Showa Daibutsu
A must-see: Japan’s largest bronze seated statue of Buddha (21.35m).
35min. via Aomori City Bus, Showa Daibutsu bus stop
017-726-2312
8:00-17:30 (Apr.-Oct.), 9:00-16:30 (Nov.-Mar.)
¥400
Credit cards not accepted
Gappo Park
In spring (late April), the beautiful cherry blossom trees in this park come into bloom.
15min. via Aomori City Bus, Gappo Koen-mae bus stop
Aomori Horseriding Club
Our instructors provide a worry-free lesson even for those with no horseriding eperience. In winter, try trekking through the snow corridors.
Approx. 25 minutes by car
017-728-1799
9:00-17:00
Lead Horse Rides ¥1000
Credit cards not accepted
Tuesday
Curling facilities at Michigin Dream Stadium
Try your hand at the game of curling. Slide the stones along the ice to stop in the target and gain points. Even beginners can try this winter sport. (Reservations required, charges apply)
15min. via Aomori City Bus, 5min walk from Gappo-Cho bus stop
017-765-6200
09:00-22:00
¥2,000/hr (1 sheet)
Credit cards not accepted
Closed: 3rd Monday of every month, Dec. 29th-Jan. 3rd
*Extended closures apply during June. Prior confirmation recommended.
