Asamushi Onsen
浅虫温泉
A hot-spring town on Mutsu Bay east of Aomori City, with seaside inns and the islet of Yunoshima, known as Aomori's "back parlor."
Asamushi Onsen lies on the shore of Mutsu Bay in the eastern part of Aomori City. It was discovered about 800 years ago by the monk Hōnen Shōnin, and in the Edo period it was a retreat for the lords of the Tsugaru domain. Today there are more than ten hot-spring inns, and most of their rooms overlook Yunoshima, a small island in the bay. Near the station are a public bathhouse and a roadside "Michi-no-Eki" rest stop where you can bathe on a day visit, and the Asamushi Aquarium is nearby. It is about 20 minutes by Aoimori Railway from Aomori Station, making it a good hot-spring base in Aomori. In spring, Yunoshima opens to visitors who want to see the katakuri (dogtooth violet) in bloom.
Opening hours
Open all day; public bathhouse approx. 07:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru
- Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
- A-FACTORY
- Aomori Gyosai Center (Nokke-don)
- Aomori Museum of Art
- Sannai-Maruyama Site
- Hakkoda Ropeway
- Sukayu Onsen