Stop here to rest and relax on your drive to Aomori Prices are slightly lower Lots of friendly shop owners Plenty of apple related stuff

Has many stores and restaurants. I enjoyed and bought vegetables, fruits, snacks, pastries, and Raman.

Reservations are required, cash only (there is no ATM on site). The ladies who work there are so friendly and helpful. You choose from a variety of sample designs, and different size fabrics are priced accordingly. The prices are quite reasonable, my handkerchief was under ¥1500. They'll help you with your technique to get it just right. It took me about an hour to dye a handkerchief from start to finish. You'll take it home wet, in a plastic bag, and it's going to smell strongly for some time. I washed mine several times to no avail, but it did stop smelling after a few wears and airing out.

buy anyting you can imagine about apple. it is a shopping complex. At the back, it has a hill where kids can run about and have fun.

Very busy Michi no eki. Lot of apple flavour dishes. The park (Apple Hill) is pleasant to walk around and relax

We had fun "apple picking"!!

Farmers’ market with good varieties of delicious apples.

The bridge is continuing to be upgraded. The front section is a new one. When you proceed to walk to the second half of the bridge you can see the original section. Kudos to the local team who is making great effort to preserve the bridge. And you get a good view of the Mt Iwaki in the background. Great place for outdoor activities.

Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy nature and scenery. Spent an hour walking around the park and visited the nearby red-crown crane sanctuary. There a restaurant overlooking the lake and have a good view of the bridge and the mountain.

Nice bridge and great views of mount iwaki!

The bridge is very cool and provides a very nice view of a nearby mountain for a photo op. The Aomori apple soft serve icecream from the shop next to the car park is a must though.

The bridge is closed as it's being repaired but it looks pretty and picturesque from afar. May not be worth the drive just to see this bridge.

We arrive during maintenance time. Too bad I can't walk on the bridge. But the view with the mountain in the back is just peaceful.

On December 21, 2019, my family of five arrived here from Sendai. It snowed a bit during our hour-long stay, and the cranes danced once for a few seconds for us. We were contented to learn why the bridge was so named.

Throughout the time we were there, I was agog with wonder at the creativity of the minds that made these awesome inspiring structures. Each side is different. Filled with beauty and a need to express the creativity that comes from within.

Interesting place to visit to find out more about the floats and the process behind the construction from design to building it. Pretty stunning. There is a good video being shown at the start of the exhibition showing the process throughout the seasons.

It's totally worth the visit . The display is about four storeys tall and weighs 1.9 ton .It is a great piece of art . Entrance fee is affordable with 2 hrs free car park ( next to the museum ) . A must visit when you are in Aomori .

The size and scale of the paper doll float characters is breathtaking, truly awesome. It's definitely worth a visit.

Very impressive TachiNeputa museum. There’s an art gallery on second floor within the building but at a different section. Tickets can be purchased at the main counter, for cheaper price (TachiNeputa and Art Gallery combo). Third floor is a spacious zone with people working on the following year’s Neputa. Forth and fifth floor are learning/ activity zones or some sort, where you can pay to make your own gold fish lantern(?). Sixth floor is an observation deck and restaurant.

This place may look pretty unassuming on the outside, but the inside is absolutely stunning. This is where they keep the floats for the annual Nebuta festival. It's amazing to learn the history of the floats, how they're built, and the meaning behind it all. They also have an art gallery on the 2nd floor, which was very tame compared to the regular museum. Id say skip the art gallery unless you need to kill time or something.

Magic place. all the atmosphere of this famous matsuri. one feels very small at the foot of these floats. congratulations to you artists and inhabitants of Goshogawara

VERY MUCH worth the journey, and incredibly accessible once you’re in. Lots of guidance and way more displays than shown on Google. Small souvenir shop as well, but tickets themselves are only ¥600. Obviously overall surreal to visit the birthplace of my favourite author, and the reason that I visited Aomori.

This place is worth visit if you know the Japanese novelist Dazai Osamu.

Osamu Dazai’s childhood home. You can tour almost the entire home and walk into each of the rooms. There are also QR codes to scan for audio guides in various languages as well as guided tours available.

I had a lovely time at the Shayokan. The staff were very kind, and they stored my baggage behind the counter for me. There is one room towards the back where photography is not allowed. A lot of information was translated into English via QR code audio tour. They even offered tea and coffee for a reasonable price. I hope to visit again someday with friends.

Aomori is my hometown but it was my first visit. They had heaters but my feet felt frozen as I walked on tatami mats and stairs. It is certainly grand for someone’s home. I saw a living room, bedrooms, kitchen, but not bathroom nor bath. This place is kept clean but requires extensive renovation. It was nice to see Dazai’s handwritten letters and capes.

As a fan of Dazai Osamu, it’s a honor to be here!

Very nice place. The area around it is really cool. There is a nice shrine and Buddhist Temple rrslly close by and a nice gift shop.

I think it’s a special place. There is a lot to this shrine and you should see for yourself. BUT… driving is a must… I did not… so getting there by bus only takes you to the entrance at the bottom. So you have to walk 40 minutes up and back down to the bus that only comes every once in a while. Just letting those know just in case :)

This is a beautiful shrine with few tourists visiting so it’s easy to enjoy and quite peaceful. It is generally well maintained, although some parts need some improvement. It is easy to access by car, and there is a small parking lot available.

A great shrine to visit! It does take some effort to climb up the hill, but it's worth it. I went on April 16, 2025—there weren’t any flowers, but the scenery was still beautiful. Not many souvenirs available, but they did have some limited-edition Sakura-themed omamori.

Superb. We showed up on a cold and rainy day and had the place almost completely to ourselves. It’s a beautiful location and with the drive from the city. We spent about an hour here and really enjoyed ourselves. It’s worth stopping in the teahouse and reading the history of the Cheseborough shipwreck and the aid of the local villagers.

We drove to the location and had an amazing time. We went towards the end of August and the temps were about 30 degrees C, so wear comfortable shoes and clothing. It costs nothing to enter.

Took the bus H53 from Gushugowara (Do check bus timing! It is not as frequent as you would have imagined). Bus journey is approximately 50+ minutes followed by a 30-40mins walk (3.6km) into the Shrine area. Alternatively, you can try getting a taxi in. Overall, a really pleasant view! For those who want to explore and go off track! Do visit!

One of the best jnari shrines in Japan. The location is easily accessible by car. And it’s usually less crowded than other popular shrines in Japan. Definitely recommend this spot.

(Translated by Google) I received Tenchuka Soba for 850 yen. I heard it was popular with tourists, so I decided to try it. A small kakiage of scallops sits on top of the old-fashioned chicken-based Chinese noodles. The soup is light and gentle, and the classic toppings include Chinese pork, pork belly, and green onions. It was light at first, but in the second half it started to get heavier and heavier due to the oil from the kakiage. It's not suitable for eating often, but maybe it's good for occasional consumption? ! I would like to try normal Chinese noodles once. The other dish is the Tentoji soba that my companion ate.Is this the correct one? ? ? ? #Tenchuukasoba (Original) 天中華そば　850円頂きました。 観光客に人気と聞いて、食べてみようと訪問。 鶏ガラベースの昔ながらのThe中華そばの上に、小ぶりなホタテの貝柱のかき揚げが鎮座している。 スープはアッサリした優しいもので、シナチク、チャーシュー、ネギの王道トッピング。 最初はアッサリだが、後半はかき揚げの油で段々重くなって来た気がします。 しょっちゅう食べるには向かないが、たまに食べ分には有りかな？！ 一度、ノーマルの中華そば食べてみたいてす。 もう一品は、連れが食べた、天とじそば　コチラが正解？？？？ #天中華そば

(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time after being recommended by an acquaintance. The prices are generally reasonable for a soba restaurant, and even a large serving costs only 100 yen more, which is quite reasonable. The time it took for the tempura and soba to arrive was short, and the noodle soup was light, but delicious. The oyakodon was also light in flavor, but the balance of the sweetness of the egg was good and it was delicious. The portion size when I ordered the large serving was a little lacking, but... (Original) 知り合いからすすめられて初めて行きました。蕎麦屋にしては全体的に値段はリーズナブルであり大盛でも100円増しなのもかなり良心的です。注文してから来るまでの時間も短く天ざるは、めんつゆはあっさりしていましたが、美味しいです。親子丼もあっさりベースですが、卵の甘味のバランスも良く美味しかったです。大盛にした時の量は少々物足りないかな

(Translated by Google) I passed by without noticing the store's modest appearance ^^; I ordered Tenchuuka. "Ramen and tempura" is an interesting combination. The ramen has a light soup and thin noodles that combine the flavors. Crispy scallop tempura goes surprisingly well. It somehow felt nostalgic to me. Inside the store, there are three tables for four people and a counter seat. It was a heartwarming feeling to see the turtle motif of the store's name casually placed there. There was no parking lot, so I parked at a nearby paid parking lot and walked. (Original) 控え目な店構えで一度気付かずに通り過ぎてしまいました^^; 天中華を頼みました。「ラーメンと天ぷら」って面白い組み合わせですね。あっさりしたスープにラーメンは細麺で味が絡みます。サクサクしたホタテの天ぷらが意外に合います。何だか私には懐かしい味に感じました。 店内は４人掛けテーブル席が３つとカウンター席。店名の亀の小物がさり気なく置いてあってほっこりしました。 駐車場が無かったので、近くの有料駐車場に止めて歩いて行きました。

(Translated by Google) I had the Tempura Chinese and warm soba noodles, and neither was particularly noteworthy, just average. In particular, the tempura in the Tempura Chinese wasn't freshly fried, and the thin soup was just flavored water. What's more, both the tempura and soup were lukewarm. The noodles were a bit soft. The scallop tempura wasn't fully utilized. (Original) 天中華と温蕎麦を食べたけど、ぢちらも特筆するような点は無く普通。 特に天中華は天ぷらが揚げたてじゃなく、薄めのスープは味の付いたお湯レベル。しかも天ぷらもスープもぬるい。麺は軟わめ。 帆立の天ぷらを活かしきれていない。

(Translated by Google) [Soba restaurant Kame-ya, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture] Chilled tempura soba 900 yen Tendon (small) 500 yen 2024.3.10 While researching various things about railways, The existence of Tsugaru Railway and stove trains I found out. The service will run until the end of March. I have no choice but to ride this now! So, on this day, I took the Gono Line. I headed to Goshogawara. Whenever I go to Goshogawara, All about Elm's Tsugaru Ramen Road I'll be stopping by, so this time I'll try a local shop. I decided to visit. Kame no Ie is This is a soba restaurant located near Tachineputa no Yakata. The store has 5 counter seats, 3 tables for 4 people. Chilled tempura soba is It was also available during the winter. Kame no Ie's tempura is Fried scallops. No vegetables mixed, just scallops! It was distinctive in that it was cut into three parts. The flesh is plump and delicious d(^_^o) (Original) 【青森県五所川原市・そば処　亀の家】 冷やし天ぷらそば　900円 天丼（小）　500円 2024.3.10 鉄道のことをいろいろ調べている中で、 津軽鉄道・ストーブ列車の存在を 知りました。 運行は3月末まで。これは今乗るしかない！ ということで、この日は五能線に乗り 五所川原へ向かいました。 五所川原に行くと、いつも エルムの津軽ラーメン街道ばかり 寄ってしまうので、今回は地元のお店を 訪問してみることにしました。 亀の家さんは、 立佞武多の館の近くにある蕎麦屋です。 店内はカウンター5席、 4人がけテーブル3卓。 冷やし天ぷらそばは、 冬季間も提供していました。 亀の家さんの天ぷらは、 ほたてのかき揚げ。 野菜は混ぜておらず、ほたてのみ！ 3つに切り分けていたのが特徴的でした。 身がプリプリで美味d(^_^o)

(Translated by Google) 2018/3/7 I had the tempura chuka with scallop tempura on top. The Chinese soup was also delicious and I thought it was an unusual menu item. There is a coin parking lot opposite the intersection. The area around Goshogawara Station is very interesting as there are many small shops that boast rare menu items. (Original) 2018/3/7 ホタテの貝柱の天ぷらがのった天中華をいただきました。中華スープも美味しく、珍しいメニューだと思いました。 交差点の向かい側にコインパーキングがあります。 五所川原駅周辺にはレアなメニューを誇る小さなお店がたくさんあってとてもおもしろいです。

(Translated by Google) When I went to Goshogawara, I heard from a friend that Tenchuka here was recommended, so I went there. I ordered Tenchuuka without hesitation. The clear soup is made with light soy sauce. The noodles are flat, slightly curly, and have a very soft texture. It comes with fried scallops, and the oil from the batter oozes into the soup, giving it a nice amount of oil. The chashu is a little firm and lacks fat. It's very light, so it may not be suitable for those who are looking for richness or richness. It's the first time I've had it, but when I suddenly remember it, I want to eat it again. (Original) 五所川原に行ったらココの天中華がオススメと知人から聞き来店。迷いなく天中華を注文しました。透き通ったスープはあっさり醤油。麺は平打ちっぽいやや縮れたテロテロした感じでかなり柔らかな食感。ホタテのかき揚げが載っていて、衣の油がスープに滲み出てほどよい油分が広がります。チャーシューは少しかための脂身が少ない感じ。どこまでもあっさりしているのでコクや濃厚さを求める方には向かないかも。初めて頂きましたがまたふと思い出した時に食べたくなる、そんな感じです。