There are three national treasures in Aomori Prefecture, all located within the city of Hachinohe.
Spots: Kushihiki Hachiman Shrine and its National Treasure Hall; Korekawa Jomon Museum
The first national treasures you can see on this tour are two sets of samurai armor at Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine, the most venerable shrine in the region. These beautiful armor sets were given by two different emperors to the lord of the Nanbu Family that ruled this area from the 14th to the 17th century. You’ll be fascinated by the intricate designs and vivid colors on the armor suits.
Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine
Originating in 1222, most buildings on the shrine ground were built in 1648 and designated as National Important Cultural Property.
Korekawa Jomon Museum
You’ll also visit the Korekawa Jomon Museum that houses the “Clay figurine with clasped hands” designated as a national treasure, (see above left photo). Many other clay figurines with unique expressions will welcome you.
The museum boasts having the largest collection of lacquered artifacts such as lacquered clay pots, lacquered wooden vessels, lacquered combs and earrings.
Hacchi, Hachinohe Portal Museum
9:30 Meet at Hacchi, or Hachinohe Portal Museum in downtown Hachinohe
9:45 Take a bus from Chushingai Taminaru Muikamachi bus stop to Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine bus stop
10:03 Arrive at Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine
11:26 Take a bus back to central Hachinohe
11:48 Arrive at Chushingai Taminaru Yokamachi
Lunch time
12:45 Bus from Chushingai Taminaru Chuo bus stop to Korekawa Jomon Kan bus stop
13:01 Arrive at Korekawa Jomon Museum
14:25 Take a bus back to downtown Hachinohe
14:48 Arrive at downtown Hachinohe, and finish the tour
Note: Another plan starts and ends at JR Hachinohe Station
9:30 Departure (Hachinohe station)
15:15 Arrival (Hachinohe Station)
The length of the tour: 6 hours.
This tour is available for one person up to 6 persons.
The cost of the tour per group is 25,000 Yen, excluding lunch, public transportation cost, the National Treasure Hall and the Jomon Museum admission fees.
PAYMENT
You will be notified of the payment method when the tour plan is finalized.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Free cancellation: 30 days prior to the date of the tour.
50% refund: 15 to 29 days prior to the date of the tour.
No refund: Within 14 days prior to the date of the tour.
