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Osorezan Bodaiji
Long held to be the mountain where the souls of the dead gather. Sulphur vents and the still water of Lake Usori lie side by side, so that hell and paradise can be taken in at a single glance.
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Kushihiki Hachimangu
The tutelary shrine of the Nanbu clan. Medieval armour is preserved here, including the Akaito-odoshi armour, a National Treasure.
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Utou Jinja
Held to be the birthplace of the city of Aomori. This area was once called Utou village.
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Hirosaki Hachimangu
The tutelary shrine of the Hirosaki domain. The main hall and the karamon gate are Important Cultural Properties.
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Ogami Jinja
Said to be the oldest shrine in Hachinohe and the centre of the Sansha Taisai. The festival is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Saishoin Gojunoto
Called the northernmost five-storey pagoda in Japan, and the most beautiful.
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Hirota Jinja (Aomori)
It claims to be the only shrine in Japan devoted to warding off illness and misfortune.
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Saruka Jinja
It drew the faith of the farmers of Tsugaru. A broad lotus pond spreads before it.