[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 not only faces the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of ​​Japan, but also Mutsu Bay and the Tsugaru Strait, and has the longest coastline in Tohoku, with beaches where you can enjoy swimming in the sea.

From these many beaches, we chose one where you can enjoy swimming safely and safely, with clean sea and sand, comfortable toilets and showers, a large parking lot, and a lifeguard on duty.

In addition, we will also introduce recommended gourmet food and information on famous places around the beach!

Sunset Beach Asamushi

At this beach, you can enjoy swimming while looking at Yunoshima, a famous spot in Asamushi Onsen.This 1.6ha artificial sand beach was completed in 1998 and is a popular beach where you can see the beautiful sunset over Yunoshima.

Behind the sandy beach, there is a promenade and a comfortable beach house equipped with toilets, hot showers, and changing rooms on the lawn.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 Asamushi Onsen Station on the Aoimori Railway, so you can feel refreshed by washing off the sea water in the hot springs on your way home.

In Mutsu Bay, there are nearby Aomori Park Beach in Aomori City and Tofugaura Beach in Noheji Town, both of which are loved by Aomori residents.

INFORMATION

• Beach name: Sunset Beach Asamushi
• Location: 51-55 Asamushi Sakamoto, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 017-752-2044 (beach management building)
• Business hours: 9:00-18:00
• Swimming period: Mid-July to late August
• Parking: Available (130 spaces)
• URL: Asamushi Onsen Tourism Association Official Website

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“Tsurukameya Shokudo” (Aomori City), popular for its tower-shaped tuna bowl

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This restaurant, located near the beach, is famous for its super large tuna bowls, mainly made with Oma tuna, and its raw sea urchin bowls, made with natural sea urchin.

The restaurant has long been famous in the local area, but after being featured on several TV programs, the restaurant has become popular with long lines long before it opens.

Before you eat it, you'll be overwhelmed by the sheer size of the tuna sashimi, but the fresh tuna is so delicious that it settles into your stomach smoothly.

INFORMATION

• Store name: Tsurukame Shokudo
• Location: 293-14 Asamushi Hotarutani, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 017-752-3385
• Business hours: 11:00-14:30
• Regular holidays: Irregular holidays
• URL: Tsurukame Shokudo Official Instagram

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Kawauchi Marin Beach (Mutsu Bay: Mutsu City)

It is one of the largest beaches on the Shimokita Peninsula, with a wide expanse of shallow, clean sand.

Additionally, beach huts will be open during this period, so even families with children can enjoy swimming all day long.

There is a large parking lot (free of charge) near the beach, and the toilet/shower building is equipped with two types of showers: indoor hot water (3 minutes per use) and outdoor cold water (free), as well as coin lockers (240).

The building is barrier-free, with wheelchair-accessible restrooms and ramps.

INFORMATION

• Beach name: Kawauchi Marin Beach
• Location: 13 Kawauchi, Kawauchi-cho, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0175-22-1111 extension 2615 (Tourism and City Promotion Promotion Division, Economic Department)
• Business hours: 10:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 21, 2023 (Friday) to August 22, 2023 (Tuesday)
• Parking: Available (120 spaces)
• URL: Mutsu City official website

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Shimokita Wine San Mamoru Winery (Mutsu City)

Located about 5km east from the beach towards the city of Mutsu, this winery produces over 50 types of wine using grapes and apples grown in Aomori Prefecture, and sells them directly.

In addition to wine, we also sell branded Shimokita beef, hotel-made curry, bread, and sausage.

Recommended as an evening drink to soothe your tired body from swimming in the sea, or as a souvenir.

INFORMATION

• Facility name: San Mamoru Winery MK Vineyard
• Address: 1-6 Kawashiro, Kawauchi-cho, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0175-42-3870
• Business hours: 10:00-17:00
• Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays
• URL: San Mamoru Winery official website

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Hiratate Beach (Mutsu Bay: Sotogahama Town)

The landmark is the white Hiratate Lighthouse, which stands along National Route 280 on the Mutsu Bay side of the Tsugaru Peninsula.

The sea is crystal clear, the sandy beach is clean, and the waves are shallow with gentle waves, so you can safely enjoy swimming even with small children.There are roadside stations and campgrounds nearby, and there is a free parking lot for 150 cars.

The distance to Shimokita Peninsula on the opposite shore is about 10 km, and if the weather is nice, you can enjoy boat traffic such as Hotokegaura and ferries on the opposite shore.

INFORMATION

• Beach name: Hiratate Beach
• Location: Hiratate Tarouemonzawa, Sotogahama-cho, Higashitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture (Hiratate Lighthouse)
• Phone number: 0174-25-2111 (Sotogahama Town Hall Hiratate Branch)
• Business hours: unknown
• Swimming period: Mid-July to late August
• Parking: Yes

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Comfortable campsite “Odaiba Auto Village” (Sotogahama Town)

Near the beach, there is a campground with 10 Scandinavian-style cottages and 20 car camping spaces, as well as a hot spring facility.

The cottage, which can accommodate up to 6 people, is fully equipped with bedding and tableware, as well as a bathroom, toilet, air conditioning, and heating, so we recommend using this as your base and relaxing on the beach.

Michi-no-Eki Tairadate ``OH! Daiba'' is also nearby, where you can purchase meals and bento boxes as well as ingredients and souvenirs.

INFORMATION

• Facility name: Odaiba Auto Village
• Location: 67-1 Hiratatetanosawa, Sotogahama-cho, Higashitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0174-31-2211
• Business hours: 9:00-17:00
• Regular holidays: Irregular holidays
• URL: From the official website of Hiratate Tourism Association

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Magua Beach (Sea of ​​Japan: Tsugaru City)

Located in Magua Beach Park near Lake Jusanko, this beach has calm waves and is known as the venue for the Chesborough Cup Swimming Ekiden.

The only beach with permanent lifeguards in Aomori PrefectureYou can enjoy swimming in the sea with peace of mind, and there is a free parking lot, hot showers (free of charge), first aid station, and simple tents available.

INFORMATION

• Beach name: Magua Beach
• Location: Tomicho, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0173-42-1114 (Tsugaru City Hall Tourism and Brand Strategy Division)
• Business hours: (not listed)
• Swimming period: Mid-July to mid-August
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Tsugaru City Tourism and Products Association Official Website

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Jusanko Shijimi Ramen “Wakayama Jusanko Main Branch” (Goshogawara City)

Jusanko, a brackish water lake, has sandy soil and is known for producing freshwater clams that have a strong flavor without a muddy smell.

This restaurant has developed Jusanko Shijimi Ramen in order to utilize the clams for the local community.

The white, transparent, salty soup made with freshwater clams and kelp from Aomori is full of rich flavor, and once you drink it, you'll never forget it.The medium-thin curly noodles made by a local noodle shop that go well with it are the perfect match.

A lot of freshwater clams are used in the toppings, so you can enjoy a lot of large freshwater clams.

INFORMATION

• Store name: Wakayama Jusanko main store
• Location: 133-22 Jusoba Kurosaki, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0173-62-2357
• Business hours: 10:00-16:00
• Closed: 12/31・1/1
• URL: Wakayama official website

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Newly established seaside park (Sea of ​​Japan: Ajigasawa Town)

A compact, shallow beach newly built in a park adjacent to the Japan Sea Base Building, a 10-minute walk from Ajigasawa Station on the JR Gono Line that runs along the Sea of ​​Japan.The swimming area has been set up with ropes and buoys, and lifeguards are on duty. It is permanently stationed.

The sand on the beach is fine and suitable for playing in the sand, and children can also have fun playing in the grassy area.

Other facilities include hot showers (for a fee), changing rooms (free of charge; lockers for a fee), toilets, and the use of simple tents, making this beach recommended for families with small children.

There is also a large sandy beach called Ajigasawa Beach nearby.

INFORMATION

• Beach name: New Seaside Park
• Location: Maito-cho, Ajigasawa-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0173-72-2111 (Ajigasawa Town Hall Tourism and Commerce Division)
• Business hours: (not listed)
• Swimming period: Mid-July to early August
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Ajigasawa Town Tourism Portal Site, Aomori Prefecture

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Ajigasawa specialty: Flounder rice bowl

At Ajigasawa, the finest flounder grown in the Sea of ​​Japan is landed throughout the year.

A bowl of rice topped with flounder and topped with white rice has become established as a new specialty of Ajigasawa.

Nine restaurants in Ajigasawa Town, including kappo restaurants, restaurants, and drive-ins, each serve flounder zukedon with their own unique zuke sauce and presentation.

INFORMATION

• Sponsoring organization: Ajigasawa Town Regional Resource Utilization Promotion Council
• Location: Ajigasawa Town Hall, 321 Naruto, Maito-cho, Ajigasawa-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0173-72-2111 (Ajigasawa Town Hall Tourism and Commerce Division)
• URL: Aomori Prefecture Ajigasawa Town Tourism Portal Site

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Shirahama Beach (Pacific Ocean: Hachinohe City)

It is a 5-minute walk from Mutsu-Shirahama Station on the JR Hachinohe Line, and is a beach that has been selected as one of the ``100 best bathing beaches'' for its beautiful white sand beach famous for its ``singing sand'' and the endless blue Pacific Ocean.

The 850-space parking lot (paid) is close to the beach, and is equipped with hot showers, toilets (2 locations), and changing rooms.The beach hut is open during the season and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

In addition, a patrol boat is deployed offshore and safety measures are in place, making it the busiest beach in the Hachinohe area during the season.

INFORMATION

• Beach name: Shirahama Beach
• Location: Horikome, Samecho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0178-43-9252 (Hachinohe City Tourism Division)
• Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (change room and hot shower available until 16:30)
• Swimming period: July 14th (Friday) to August 27th (Sunday), 2023
• Parking: None (there are paid parking lots nearby)
• URL: VISIT HACHINOHE tourism product site

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Kabushima Shrine (Hachinohe City) where tens of thousands of black-tailed gulls dance

Kabushima, designated as a national natural monument as a breeding ground for black-tailed black-tailed gulls, is inhabited by black-tailed black-tailed black-tailed black-tailed gulls, said to be messengers of Benten of the Kabushima Shrine built on the island, and numbering over 30,000 during the breeding season.

When visiting a shrine, be careful not to get exposed to their droppings by carrying an umbrella or other means.

Near Kabushima, there is Kabushima Beach, where you can enjoy swimming while listening to the cries of black-tailed gulls.

INFORMATION

• Facility name: Kabushima (Kabushima Shrine)
• Location: 56-2 Samecho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0178-34-2730
• Business hours: 9:30-16:00 (hours for viewing exhibits)
• No regular holiday
• URL: Kabushima Shrine official website

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summary

Aomori Prefecture, which has a long coastline, has other comfortable beaches of various sizes.Lake Ogawara in Tohoku Town has a swimming beach where you can enjoy swimming in brackish water, which has less salt than seawater.