Saruka Shrine

Area

Hirosaki

Category

Museum / Gallery Other

Saruka Shrine, in Hirakawa, Aomori, is said to be made during the Heian Period (794 – 1185). The shrine is said to bring luck in fishery, travel and eyesight. During the Saruka Shrine Jugoya Festival in mid October is a popular event for locals and tourists. On the shrine ground are two lakes, and you can cruise around the area in a swan boat.

Basic Information

Address

175 Saruka Ishibayashi, Hirakawa-shi, Aomori

Phone

0172-57-2016

Hours

Open year-round

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

Free

Website

http://saruka.webcrow.jp

Access

FromAomori Station

JR Ou Line / for Hirosaki
→【Hirosaki Sta.】
Kona Line / for Kuroishi
→【Tsugaru Onoe Sta.】→ About a 15-minute walk

FromAomori Airport

Highway Bus / for Hirosaki
→【Hirosaki Sta.】
Kona Line / for Kuroishi
→【Tsugaru Onoe Sta.】→ About a 15-minute walk

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