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  Hirosaki Park

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Hirosaki Park is located in the center of Hirosaki City with a total area of about 490,000 square meters. The site was originally Hirosaki Castle which was the castle of the Tsugaru Clan who reigned the Hirosaki Domain of 100,000 koku (unit of area) during feudal era. In spring, there is Japan’s most famous Cherry Blossom Festival, in autumn is Autumn Festival where the white walls of the moat and the castle decorated with autumn foliage, and in winter, a Snow Lantern Festival with huge snow...

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  Oirase Gorge

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Oirase Gorge is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, that streches from Lake Towada. With numerous waterfalls, including Choshi Otaki Waterfall, and surrounded by green scenery on riverside makes it a must be seen. In total length 14 km, Oirase Gorge has many variations scenes rock formations and beautiful scenery in every season that make it looks like a painting. How about walking along the gorge to refresh your body and soul?

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  Lake Towada

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Lake Towada, where Oirase Gorge starts, is mostly surrounded by cliffs. Virgin forests grow in the surrounding area and the calm mirror-like surface of the lake shines in a deep blue color.

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  Sukayu Onsen

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Sukayu Onsen is an inn with hot spring baths located at the foot of the Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori Prefecture. This hot spring has long been well known for the powerful healing effects of the highly acidic and abundant supply of spring water. This inn also has a self-catering kitchen area for those who come here for long stays. It also has a massive bath area the size of a tennis court.

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  Aomori City

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Aomori City is the administrative center of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tohoku region on the island of Honshū. The city faces Mutsu Bay, located on the road connecting the Tsugara Strait and the Hakkoda Range in southern Aomori Prefecture. It has the largest seaport in the province. Before the Seikan Tunnel went into operation, the main entrance to Honshu island for people from Hokkaido was by ferry from Hokkaido to Hakodate city

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  Shimokita Peninsula

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost point of Japan's Honshu main island. It faces the Tsugaru Strait where warm and cold currents meet and is surrounded by the sea on all sides, making it a treasure trove of fresh seafood.

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  Hokkaido Cuisine

  Posted in: Hokkaido

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  Some special dishes in Hokkaido

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  Festivals in Hokkaido

  Posted in: Hokkaido

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  Saporro Snow Festival in February: The Snow and Ice Festival is held in early February every year at Odori Park and many other locations. There are snow and ice statues on display. This is one of the biggest events in Hokkaido, where about 2 million people come from all over Japan and abroad.

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  National Parks in Hokkaido

  Posted in: Hokkaido

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  National Parks in Hokkaido

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  Lake Saroma

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido

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  Lake Saroma (サロマ湖, Saroma-ko), also Saroma Lagoon, is a coastal lagoon (hence a body of brackish water) in Saroma, Kitami, and Yūbetsu Hokkaidō, Japan. 

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  Kawayu Onsen

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido

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  Kawayu Onsen is located in the northeast of Hokkaido. The source is Atosanupuri (Mount Iou), which is still active as an active volcano, and the hot water contains sulfur minerals. The hot water is so powerful that it can melt a 5-inch nail in a week

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  Lake Kussharo

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido

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  Rain or shine, sun or clouds, Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park near the town of Kawayu-Onsen offers breathtaking views.

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