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Aomori Kanko Bussan-kan, Aspam
Aomori’s charms are all squeezed into this seaside landmark.
This seaside tourist product shop has an impressive exterior designed after the letter A of Aomori. It features not only Aomori’s local specialty products, but also traditional crafts and their demonstrations, the life-like 360° 3D video theater which shares Aomori’s festivals and four seasons, and many more entertainments.
The 1st floor houses Aomori’s local sake, sweets made with Aomori apples and other local specialties, souvenirs, and an array of seafood products. Besides food, there are a lot of Tugaru Ware with layered lacquer made mainly in Hirosaki City, Tsugaru Koginzashi stitchwork, traditional glass craft, Tsugaru Vidro, and other Aomori’s traditional arts.
The 2nd floor is for hands-on experience. The powerful 360° 3D digital video theater shows Nebuta Festivals and Aomori’s four seasons, and a demonstration corner shares the traditional craft developed by women in the northern region, Tsugaru Kogin Zashi stitchwork.
The observation deck on the 13th floor affords a 51m-high sweeping view over Aomori City, Tsugaru Peninsula and Mutsu Bay.
Highlights
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Aomori’s local specialties and traditional crafts are all here.
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The 360° 3D digital theater shows the life-like videos of Aomori’s festivals and four seasons, a must-see. (Adult 650 yen, High / middle schooler 500 yen, Elementary schooler 350 yen)
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The observation deck on the 13th floor affords a sweeping view over Aomori’s grand scenery. (Adult 400 yen, High / middle schooler 300 yen, Elementary schooler 200 yen)
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The discount ticket available which is valid for both the 360° 3D digital theater and the observation deck.
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Illuminated at night for a fantastic ambience.
Photos
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![The triangle exterior on the seaside is impressive]()
The triangle exterior on the seaside is impressive
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![Food, sweets, crafts, you name it and it is there]()
Food, sweets, crafts, you name it and it is there
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![Japan’s largest 360° 3D digital theater]()
Japan’s largest 360° 3D digital theater
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![The observation deck gives a view over Hokkaido on a clear day]()
The observation deck gives a view over Hokkaido on a clear day
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![The traditional craft, Tsugaru Kogin Zashi stitchwork, and its demonstration]()
The traditional craft, Tsugaru Kogin Zashi stitchwork, and its demonstration
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
English, Chinese and Korean support is available depending on who’s staffed that day.
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Are tax refunds available?
Not everywhere but at some select stores.
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Is gift wrapping available?
Not at all stores, but some items maybe available for gift wrap service at some stores.
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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
International shipping is available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 青森県観光物産館アスパム
- Postal Code
- 030-0803
- Address
- 1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori
- Telephone
- 017-735-5311
- Closed
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Open year round (Closed on Dec 31 and 2 days in late February)
*Varies depending on floors and stores - Hours
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8:30am-7:00pm
*Varies depending on floors and stores - Directions
- From JR Aomori Station, walk 7 min.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)