22-2 Kansai, Kawaragi, Hachinohe 039-1161 Aomori Prefecture

Samemachi, Hachinohe 031-0841 Aomori Prefecture

56-2 Same Samemachi, Hachinohe Aomori Prefecture

Hachinohe Aomori Prefecture

Samemachi, Hachinohe 031-0841 Aomori Prefecture

Hikagezawa, Samemachi, Hachinohe 031-0841 Aomori Prefecture

Shin Minato, Hachinohe 031-0811 Aomori Prefecture

1-9-22 Ichiban-cho, Hachinohe 039-1102 Aomori Prefecture

11-1 Mikkamachi, Hachinohe 031-0032 Aomori Prefecture

Nejyo, Hachinohe 039-1166 Aomori Prefecture

14-167 Tanakubo, Samemachi, Hachinohe 031-0841 Aomori Prefecture

1 Yokoyama, Korekawa, Hachinohe 031-0023 Aomori Prefecture

Korekawa Archaeological Institution is a research center that aims to provide information about Jomon culture, particularly the remains from the Korekawa site and the Kazahari 1 site, as well as the ongoing research of archaeological sites and the conservation and utilisation of these artefacts. In the main building, the pieces from the Korekawa site and the Kazahari 1 site designated as “Important Cultural Property" are exhibited, including the clay figurine with clasping hands “Gassyo Dogu" designated as a National Treasure.

3 Yawata, Hachinohe 039-1105 Aomori Prefecture

Minatomachi, Hachinohe Aomori Prefecture

1-1-1, Uchimaru, Hachinohe 031-8686 Aomori Prefecture

The summer festival of Hachinohe Sansha Taisai is historic to is prefecture, having been celebrated for over two-hundred years. The festival is characterized by a parade of large, intricate floats with images from myth and history. These floats are unique, in that along with being massive constructions, they are also mechanized: with floating dolls, moving parts, and even valves that release smoke. Over 25 floats are accompanied by dancers performing traditional renditions of the lion, tiger, and bamboo leaf dances, along with flute and drum music. The festival takes place July 31st-August 4th.