Some of our Favorite Spots in Misawa:
Be aware that many places have an American name and a Japanese name...if you ask a Japanese national for directions to "Sand Dollar Beach," "Towada Horse Park," or "Swan Park," etc they may not know where you want to go. Try to learn the Japanese names (but you'll need the popular names to communicate with Americans. ::snort::).
Hinatobokko - My favorite bakery in Misawa, yummy breads
Karinba - our favorite Chinese Restaurant
Hinatobokko - My favorite bakery in Misawa, yummy breads
Karinba - our favorite Chinese Restaurant
New Delhi - My favorite Indian restaurant in Misawa
Massimo Pizza - All but one of us love this pizza
Phada's Thai Restaurant -
Kiku Zushi is said to have the best sushi in town - I wouldn't know as I don't do sushi but they have AMAZING vegetable tempura!
Tonami Clan Memorial Tourist Village
Miss Veedol Memorial Park - Nice beaches, forests and picnic spot...western toilets at the rest area before the entrance, Japanese toilets in park
Shimoda Park - Swan Park - we've mentioned it here, here, here and many more times
Statue of Liberty Park - The biggest Statue of Liberty in Japan - we've mentioned it here, here and many more times - A must see during Cherry Blossom season
Shipwreck Beach - Nice drive, we've found 4 glass floats here (to date)
Momoishi Beach - find lots of sea glass - this is where I found my red piece
Tanesashi Beach and drive - Beautiful coastline and white sand
Misawa Aviation and Science Museum - AWESOME winter and rainy day activity
Hachinohe Children's Land/Botanical Gardens
Towada Horse Park (Komakko Land)
Phada's Thai Restaurant -
Kiku Zushi is said to have the best sushi in town - I wouldn't know as I don't do sushi but they have AMAZING vegetable tempura!
Tonami Clan Memorial Tourist Village
Miss Veedol Memorial Park - Nice beaches, forests and picnic spot...western toilets at the rest area before the entrance, Japanese toilets in park
Shimoda Park - Swan Park - we've mentioned it here, here, here and many more times
Statue of Liberty Park - The biggest Statue of Liberty in Japan - we've mentioned it here, here and many more times - A must see during Cherry Blossom season
Shipwreck Beach - Nice drive, we've found 4 glass floats here (to date)
Momoishi Beach - find lots of sea glass - this is where I found my red piece
Tanesashi Beach and drive - Beautiful coastline and white sand
Misawa Aviation and Science Museum - AWESOME winter and rainy day activity
Hachinohe Children's Land/Botanical Gardens
Towada Horse Park (Komakko Land)
Directions on Choosing Joy
Cape Shiriya - Shiriyazaki
Easy Routes out of Misawa
Hachinohe City Museum (Jomon ruins CLOSE to us - great English speaking helps)
Hyakka Ryousai (Foot Onsen Produce Market)
Hirosaki Castle
Korekawa Archaeological Institute (Hachinohe)
Inakadate Village Tanbo Art
Nejyo Castle and Historic Plaza - GREAT (Hachinohe)
Risoukyo Flower Farm and Outdoor Museum
Hachinohe City Museum (Jomon ruins CLOSE to us - great English speaking helps)
Hyakka Ryousai (Foot Onsen Produce Market)
Hirosaki Castle
Korekawa Archaeological Institute (Hachinohe)
Inakadate Village Tanbo Art
Nejyo Castle and Historic Plaza - GREAT (Hachinohe)
Risoukyo Flower Farm and Outdoor Museum
Satsuki Pond - Rokunohe
General Info/ Driving Directions etc.
*New - Melissa has a great list of driving directions for this area of Japan at Sonrise to Sonset
- check it out - these are great! Photos, kilometers marked...accurate....good stuff.
Misawa City Web page - link broken, looking for new one*New - Melissa has a great list of driving directions for this area of Japan at Sonrise to Sonset
- check it out - these are great! Photos, kilometers marked...accurate....good stuff.
Misawa Chamber of Commerce - translated
MisawaJapan.com - Lots of info here. I've NEVER gotten lost following the directions on this site. Nice overview of the city of Misawa.
Driving Directions from Misawa AB - 30 pages of directions. Honestly, we've found these aren't always accurate and I will NEVER leave with ONLY these directions on future trips. Often directions say "miles" but you want to go kilometers, or they assume you know the area somewhat....or colors of buildings have changed...combined with others, they've worked.
35 FSS - ITT directions - it looks like these are currently being updated....not a lot here yet...but soon? Includes train schedules and maps.
Hyperdia - type in your destination and get several suggestions for routes, train, plane, walking, car....as well as prices.
Photomann....guides, maps, brochures
Misawa Life - great if you are PCSing....treasure trove of Misawa AB and area info...maps, schedules...I'd love to meet Misawa Mama.
Japan Atlas (Virtual)
35 FSS Website
Misawa Daily Photo - Doesn't seem to be currently updated, but some great photos of the area. We enjoyed viewing before our PCS and then visiting when we arrived.
Japan National Tourism Organization - Local festivals, holidays, tourist destinations, travel tips
Weather Related Info
Japan Quake Map - this is a WONDERFUL time-lapse, interactive map of quake activity since March 11th, 2011. You can set it for 3 hours ago or 3 months ago and get a feel for what life in Northern Japan has been like.
Japan Meteorological Agency - shows the magnitude and intensity
Misawa Disaster Information System - this was started after a typhoon warning when it became apparent that English speaking residents living off base did not understand the public service announcements. They will send you alerts of disasters and warnings via phone or pc....in English. Our family finds this very useful and informative.
Misawa Weather - Weather Underground
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