To the center of Tsugaru County
Tsuruta is situated at the heart of Tsugaru County in Aomori Prefecture.
Tsuruta is conveniently located near the Hirosaki Park which is famous for Cherry Blossom Festival and Goshogawara city that is the home to Tachineputa.
Popular tourist attractions in nearby cities
From other major cities to Aomori city
Aomori Airport
JR Shin-Aomori Station
JR Aomori Station
From Aomori city to Tsuruta
Popular tourist attractions in nearby cities
Goshogawara City
Tachineputa no Yakata
This is a museum dedicated to Tachineputa. Tachineputa is about 22 m (72 ft) tall and weighs about 17 tons. Three Tachineputa floats are exhibited throughout the year. At the museum, visitors can experience making new Tachineputa and traditional Tsugaru crafts by signing up for a workshop. The museum also hosts many events as well as used as a facility where Tachineputa participants practice Ohayashi (festival music).
| Address | 21-1 Omachi Goshogawara, Aomori 037-0063 MAP |
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| Tel | 0173-38-3232 |
| Directions & Transportation | JR Mutsu Tsuruda Station (JR Gono Line 7 minutes) JR Goshogawara Station (Walk 6 minutes) Tachineputa no Yakata |
| Web site | http://www.tachineputa.jp/ |
Hirosaki City
Hirosaki Park
Hirosaki Park is situated around the Hirosaki Castle. Hirosaki Park is nationally known for its Cherry Blossom Festival. The park is a 122-acre park (492,000 sq. m) which is located in the heart of Hirosaki City.
Many events such as Cherry Blossom Festival, Nuputa Festival, Chrysanthemum & Autumn Festival, and Snow Lantern Festival are held at the park throughout the year.
| Address | Shirogane Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8356 MAP | |
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| Tel | 0172-33-8739 (Parks division, Hirosaki City Office) | |
| Directions & Transportation | JR Mutsu Tsuruda Station (JR Gono Line 46 minutes) JR Hirosaki Station (Walk 30 minutes) Hirosaki Park |
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| Web site | http://www.hirosakipark.jp/en/ | |
