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[Aomori Prefecture] 6 recommended beaches in Aomori Prefecture! Aomori Prefecture is full of oceans, including the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, Mutsu Bay, and the Tsugaru Strait!
[Aomori Prefecture] 6 recommended beaches in Aomori Prefecture! Aomori Prefecture is full of oceans, including the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, Mutsu Bay, and the Tsugaru Strait!
Aomori Prefecture is the only prefecture in Tohoku that faces both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, and is also home to Mutsu Bay and Tsugaru Strait.It has the longest coastline in Tohoku and is home to beaches where you can enjoy swimming in the sea all over the country
From among these many beaches, we have selected beaches with clean water and sand, comfortable toilets and showers, ample parking, and lifeguards on duty, so you can enjoy swimming safely and with peace of mind
We will also introduce recommended gourmet food and information about famous places around the beach!
Sunset Beach Asamushi
From the Asamushi Onsen official website
This beach allows you to enjoy swimming while looking out at Yunoshima, a famous spot in Asamushi Onsen. It is an artificial sandy beach covering an area of 1.6 hectares and was completed in 1998. It is a popular beach where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset over Yunoshima.
Behind the sandy beach is a promenade and a lawn area with a comfortable beach house equipped with toilets, hot showers, and changing rooms. In addition to swimming, you can also enjoy marine activities such as kayaking
There is a large free parking lot and it is close to Aoimori Railway Asamushi Onsen Station, so you can wash off the seawater in the hot springs on your way back to feel refreshed
Nearby beaches in Mutsu Bay include Gourou Park Beach in Aomori city and Tofugaura Beach in Noheji town, and both beaches are loved by the people of Aomori prefecture
Sunset Beach Asamushi <Information>
Beach name: Sunset Beach Asamushi
Address: 51-55 Sakamoto, Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Located near the beach, this restaurant is famous for its extra-large tuna bowls, mainly made with Oma tuna, and raw sea urchin bowls, both of which are made with wild sea urchin
It has been famous locally for some time, but after being featured on several television programs, it has become a shop where long lines form long before opening time
Before eating, you may be overwhelmed by the impressive presentation of the tuna sashimi, but the fresh tuna is so delicious that it goes down smoothly
Tsurukame Shokudo <Information>
Store name: Tsurukame Shokudo
Address: 293-14 Hotarudani, Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
This beach is one of the largest swimming beaches on the Shimokita Peninsula, with a shallow, beautiful stretch of sand
During this period, beach huts will be set up so that even families can enjoy swimming in the sea all day long
There is a large parking lot (free) near the beach, and the toilet and shower building has two types of showers: indoor hot water (fee applies, 3 minutes per shower) and outdoor cold water (free), as well as coin lockers (240 slots)
From the official Mutsu City website
The building is also barrier-free, with wheelchair-accessible toilets and ramps
Kawauchi Marine Beach <Information>
Beach name: Kawauchi Marine Beach
Address: 13 Kawauchi, Kawauchi-cho, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture
Phone number: 0175-22-1111 extension 2615 (Tourism and City Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Department)
Business hours: 10:00-16:00
Swimming period: Friday, July 21st to Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
Located about 5km east from the beach towards Mutsu city, this winery brews over 50 types of wine using grapes and apples from Aomori Prefecture and also sells them directly
In addition to wine, the hotel also sells Shimokita beef, a brand of beef, as well as hotel-made curry, bread, and sausages
It is recommended as an evening drink to soothe your tired body after a swim in the sea, or as a souvenir
San Mamoru Winery <Information>
Facility name: San Mamoru Winery MK Vineyard
Address: 1-6 Kawashiro, Kawauchi-cho, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture
From the official website of the Japan Tourism Association
The white Hiradate Lighthouse, located along National Route 280 on the Mutsu Bay side of the Tsugaru Peninsula, is the landmark
The water is very clear, the sand is clean, and the waves are gentle and shallow, so even families with small children can enjoy swimming safely. There is a roadside station and campground nearby, as well as free parking for 150 cars
The Shimokita Peninsula on the opposite shore is about 10km away, and if the weather is good you can enjoy the view of Hotokegaura on the opposite shore and the traffic of ferries and other boats
Phone number: 0174-25-2111 (Sotogahama Town Hall, Hiradate Branch)
Opening hours: Unknown
Swimming season: Mid-July to late August
Parking: Yes
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Odaiba Auto Village, a comfortable campsite (Sotogahama Town)
From the Hiradate Tourism Association official website
Near the beach, there is a campsite with 10 Scandinavian-style cottages and 20 auto-camping spaces, as well as a hot spring facility
The cottage can accommodate up to six people and comes with bedding, tableware, a bathroom, toilet, air conditioning and heating, and plenty of amenities, so it's recommended to use it as a base to relax on the beach
The Tairadate Roadside Station "OH! Daiba" is also nearby, where you can purchase meals, bento boxes, ingredients, and souvenirs
From the official website of the Tsugaru City Tourism and Products Association
Located in Magua Beach Park near Lake Jusan, this beach has gentle waves and is known as the venue for the Chesborough Cup Swimming Relay Race
This is the only beach in Aomori Prefecture where lifeguards are always on duty , so you can enjoy swimming in the sea with peace of mind. Free parking, hot showers (free of charge), a first aid station, and simple tents are also available.
Magua Beach <Information>
Beach name: Magua Beach
Location: Tomiyachicho, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
Phone number: 0173-42-1114 (Tsugaru City Hall Tourism and Brand Strategy Division)
Jusanko Shijimi Ramen "Wakayama Jusanko Main Branch" (Goshogawara City)
From the Wakayama official website
Lake Jusan is a brackish lake with a lot of sand and is known for producing clams that have a strong flavor without a muddy smell
This restaurant developed Lake Tosa Shijimi Ramen in an effort to utilize the clams for the local community
The clear, white salty soup made with clams and kelp from Aomori is full of rich flavor, and is an unforgettable taste once you've tried it. It is the perfect match for the medium-thin, curly noodles made by a local noodle shop, which cling to the soup
The dish is topped with lots of large clams, allowing you to enjoy a generous amount of them
Wakayama <Information>
Store name: Wakayama Jusanko Main Store
Address: 133-22 Jusanbakurosaki, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
Newly constructed seaside park (Sea of Japan: Ajigasawa Town)
From the official website of the Sea and Japan Project in Aomori Prefecture
This compact, shallow beach was newly built in a park adjacent to the Sea of Japan Base, a 10-minute walk from Ajigasawa Station on the JR Gono Line, which runs along the Sea of Japan. The swimming area is marked with ropes and buoys, and there is a lifeguard on duty
The beach has fine sand that is perfect for playing, and children can also have fun playing on the grass
Other facilities include hot showers (for a fee), changing rooms (free; lockers are available for a fee), toilets, and the ability to use simple tents, making this a recommended beach for families with small children
There is also the wide sandy beach of Ajigasawa Beach nearby
Phone number: 0173-72-2111 (Ajigasawa Town Hall, Tourism and Commerce Division)
Business hours: (not specified)
Swimming season: Mid-July to early August
Parking: Yes
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Ajigasawa specialty: pickled flounder rice bowl
From the Ajigasawa Town Tourism Portal Site in Aomori Prefecture
In Ajigasawa, the finest flounder grown in the Sea of Japan is landed all year round
A bowl of rice topped with a generous amount of marinated flounder has become a new Ajigasawa specialty
Nine restaurants in Ajigasawa Town, including traditional Japanese restaurants, eateries, and drive-ins, are offering marinated flounder bowls, each with their own unique marinade sauce and presentation
Flounder pickled rice bowl ＜Information＞
Organizer: Ajigasawa Town Regional Resource Utilization Promotion Council
From the VISIT HACHINOHE tourism and products website
Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Hachinohe Line's Mutsu Shirahama Station, this beach boasts beautiful white sand, famous for its singing sand, and the endless blue Pacific Ocean, and has even been selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches."
There is a paid parking lot for 850 cars near the beach, and it is also equipped with hot showers, toilets (2 locations), and changing rooms. During the season, a beach hut is open, so both children and adults can enjoy themselves
In addition, patrol boats are stationed offshore and safety measures are in place, making this the most popular swimming beach in the Hachinohe area during peak season
Shirahama Beach <Information>
Beach name: Shirahama Beach
Location: Horikomi, Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Phone number: 0178-43-9252 (Hachinohe City Tourism Division)
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (changing rooms and hot showers available until 16:30)
Swimming period: Friday, July 14th to Sunday, August 27th, 2023
Kabushima Shrine (Hachinohe City) where tens of thousands of black-tailed gulls dance
From the Aomori Prefecture tourist information site
Kabushima Island is a designated national natural monument as a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls, and is home to over 30,000 black-tailed gulls, believed to be messengers of Benten, the goddess of mercy, who is said to be the goddess of mercy at Kabushima Shrine, which stands on the island. During the breeding season, the island's population reaches over 30,000
When visiting a shrine, be sure to use an umbrella to avoid getting splashed with their droppings
Near Kabushima, there is Kabushima Beach, where you can enjoy swimming in the sea while listening to the cries of black-tailed gulls
Kabushima ＜Information＞
Facility name: Kabushima (Kabushima Shrine)
Address: 56-2 Same, Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture has a long coastline and is home to many other comfortable beaches of various sizes. Lake Ogawara in Tohoku Town is a swimming beach where you can enjoy swimming in the brackish water, which is less salty than seawater.
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