7 Sights in Hachinohe, Japan (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Hachinohe, Japan! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Hachinohe. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

1. Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi

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Hacchi is a public cultural tourism exchange facility located in Mikkamachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. Opened on February 11, 2011. The official name is Hachinohe Portal Museum Hatchi. Hatchi is a nickname that was recruited from the public. At the stage of preparation for the opening of the facility, it was called the Hachinohe City Center Regional Tourism Exchange Facility, or HPM, which is an abbreviation of the official name.

Wikipedia: はっち (JA)

2. Historic Nejo Plaza

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Ne Castle is a Muromachi period Motte-and-bailey-style Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of far northern Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1941. It was extensively reconstructed in 1994.

Wikipedia: Ne Castle (EN)

3. 法霊山 龗神社

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The Ryu Shrine is located in Marunohe in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, and is said to be the oldest shrine in the city. Its history dates back to the late Heian period about 1,000 years ago, and it can be judged that it goes back even further by tracing the traditions. The correct name is Horyosan Ogamijinja, and it is also commonly known as Horyosan Shrine or Horeizan Mountain.

Wikipedia: 龗神社 (JA)

4. 長者山新羅神社

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長者山新羅神社 Ow00wo / CC BY-SA 3.0

Chojasan Shinra Shrine is a shrine located at the top of Chojasan Mountain in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It is classified as a former prefectural shrine. It is famous for the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai, an important intangible folk cultural asset, and the Hachinohe Enburi, and it is a shrine that is highly revered alongside Kushibiki Hachiman Shrine within Hachinohe City.

Wikipedia: 長者山新羅神社 (JA)

5. 三八城神社

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三八城神社 house-nasu / CC BY 2.5

Sanhachijo Shrine is a shrine located in Sanhachijo Park in Marunohe City, Aomori Prefecture. One of the shrines dedicated to the feudal ancestors that was popular from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period.

Wikipedia: 三八城神社 (JA)

6. 清水寺

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a temple of the Shin Buddhist Oya sect located in Korekawa, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Ryogonzan. Kannondo is designated as an Important Cultural Property.

Wikipedia: 清水寺 (八戸市) (JA)

7. 三八城公園

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三八城公園 house-nasu / CC BY 2.5

Miyagi Park is an urban park in the city of Hachinohe, Japan, located in the central part of the city. It is located on the former grounds of Hachinohe Castle. The park has an observation deck, a playground, and about 50 cherry trees.

Wikipedia: Miyagi Park (EN)

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