There are three national treasures in the prefecture of Aomori.
They are all located within the city of Hachinohe.
We recommend the following itinerary for history buffs, treasure hunters, or anyone with a sense for the aesthetically pleasing and interesting. The national treasures are most easily accessed by car, but for those using public transportation, they can be reached by bus from the downtown area.
Course Details
The Hachinohe Portal Museum ‘hacchi’
Estimated Time Required (ETR): 30~60 min
Prepare for the tour at this base of Hachinohe tourism where the appeal of the region is condensed and introduced.
Ride a Local City bus from the Hachinohe Downtown Terminal ‘Chuo Dori’ Bus Stop
Get off at the Korekawa Jomon-Kan Bus Stop
Korekawa Jomon Museum
Around: 60 min
See the national treasure “Gassho Dogu” which is a clay figure with its hands pressed together in prayer. The pose creates a unique presence for the figure
Korekawa Jomon-Kan Bus Stop
Hachinohe Downtown Terminal (Mikkamachi) Bus Stop
Hachinohe Downtown Terminal (Muikamachi) Bus Stop
Kushihiki Hachimangu-Mae Bus Stop
The Kushihiki Hachiman Shrine
ETR: 30-60 minutes
See two national treasures here: the “akaito odoshi yoroi” armor of the Kamakura era, also popularly known as the Kiku-ichimonji armor, and the “shiroito odoshi tsumadori yoroi” armor characteristic of the Nanboku-Cho era.
The Kushihiki Hachiman Shrine
Hachinohe Downtown Terminal (Mikkamachi) Bus Stop
Downtown Hachinohe
◎You can also dress up in armor and priestess’ attire, as well as walk around the grounds, at Kushihiki Hachimangu (at a fee). Enjoy the shrine from a different outlook.
◎Tsuruko Manju buns, a famous delicacy of Hachinohe, are available for purchase at the traditional Japanese confection store beside Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine.
