Misawa Travel Guide

  Japanese Cherry Blossoms
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Misawa Calendar

Misawa Calendar, Misawa

 dgines Says:  2008January12-14 January (1000-1600) Tonami Winter Festival (Michi-no Eki - Tonami Clan Memorial Park)13 January (1300 - ????) - Coming of Age Ceremony (Misawa Civic Center)14 January (0900-1000) - Misawa Folk Art Performance Show (Misawa Civic Center)19 January (1000-1300)... 

Tea Ceremony Class

Tea Ceremony Class, Misawa

 dgines Says:  2 Sessions from 1400 to 1600 (Materials cost 1000 yen)Contact the International Relations Division for class dates: 0176-51-1255 or misawa44@net.pref.aomori.jp 

Japanese Language Classes

Japanese Language Classes, Misawa

 dgines Says:  Misawa City International CenterEvery Wednesday from 1800 to 2000 (Materials cost 1600 yen) 

Big Buddha

Big Buddha, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  In the Aomori rice fields and forest hills you will find the biggest Buddha in Japan. Officially completed in 30 Sept 1984 , this Buddha stands seventy feet high and weighs in at 220 tons. Along the grounds you will find a pagoda, a shrine , a bell and couple of different... 

Oirase Gorge

Oirase Gorge, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  Located in Nenokuchi just outside the shores of Lake Towada is Oirase stream a very picturesque stream that flows down the narrow and densely Oirase Valley.There is a 10 km hike that wll take you about 2 hrs and lead you towards Lake Towada. Unfortunately for hikers there is... 

Hirosaki castle

Hirosaki castle, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  About an hour trip from Misawa is Hirosaki castle. Located in a beautiful park the castle is one of Japan's most famous cherry blossoms spots. If you want to see 2600 trees in full blooms swing by this place during the Golden Week (last week of April to first week of May)... 

Hotels  

Hotel Route Inn Misawa

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Restaurants  

Cheese Roll: Great if you just want to be around Americans

Cheese Roll: Great if you just want to be around Americans, Misawa

 ginajapan Says:  This place is quite popular among some Americans, although I find it inexplicable. The food is mediocre and it's hard to find mediocre food in the area. It may be well-liked because it is what we are used to in many Japanese restaurants in the States, but do yourself a favor... 

Phada's: Yum!

Phada's: Yum!, Misawa

 dgines Says:  "Padthai & Spicy, Authentic Thai Food"Open Monday - SaturdayLunch: 11am til 2:30pmDinner: 5pm til 9pm.Closed Sunday Tom Yum! But everything is great.Check out the menu online: http://www.misawajapan.com/phada 

Kiku Zushi Misawa: Best Sushi in Town

Kiku Zushi Misawa: Best Sushi in Town, Misawa

 dgines Says:  With it's selection of sets and bento boxes this is my favorite place to grab some sushi or tempera or both. Tuna, Tuna, Tuna and the Squash Tempura. 

Tutti: Great Italian Trattoria

Tutti: Great Italian Trattoria, Misawa

 dgines Says:  Tutti is a quaint trattoria with a large menu of italian classics--to include many of southern Italy's seafood based culinary delights. Order ala carte off the menu or pay just 1,995 yen for a night of all you can eat (1700-2100). The majority of the menu is included in the... 

Cheese roll Noodle house: Order some cheeseroll

Cheese roll Noodle house: Order some cheeseroll, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  This small restaurant is very popular among the Americans that live in Misawa. They are known for their cheese roll, it's like a spring roll but instead of pork filling they have cheese. We were told that this particular type of cheese is only made available for restaurant... 

Nightlife  

De Niro: Karaoke anyone

De Niro: Karaoke anyone, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  if you like to practice your singing skills this karaoke is a good palce to start. It's a small club not too far from the main gate it's where you can let loose. smart casual 

Paddy's Irish pub: Order up a pint

Paddy's Irish pub: Order up a pint, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  Just outside the main gate of the Air Base there is an Irish pub so if you are craving some Guinness or Kilkenny head out to this pub. The food is not that bad I recommend the yakisoba and rice omeletteJust like any other pubs in Japan a pint can cause you about 700 to 800... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Misawa Air & Space

Misawa Air & Space, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  This place offer a fun distraction for the day. In here you will see a replica of "miss Veedol" the first aircraft that made the transatlantic flight from here to the US. They have different activities in here like a flight simulator for a cessna and helicopter ( I crashed... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hitting the slopes

Hitting the slopes, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  there are lot of ski slopes in the Tohoku region I havent tried any of it yet but a friend who have skied the area recommends APPI. A lot of the ski trip we go to we sign up with the outdoor recreation on base and they take care of the driving and some of the gear. 

Hiking the Gorge

Hiking the Gorge, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  if you want to go on a refreshing hike I recommend you go Oirase gorge and hike the 10km trail towards lake Towada. Along the trail you will see numerous falls to go along the very dense wooded area. comfortable shoes, water and camera 

Favorites  

Misawa AB Information

Misawa AB Information, Misawa

 dgines Says:  I wish I had never been to Misawa before. I have no tips for you. Base InfoSelf Help HoursMon, Tue, Thu 0900-1600Fri 0900-1300Wed, Sat & Sun ClosedCommunity BankMon-Thu 0900-1500Fri 0900-1700Sat 1000-1300Off Base Animal Hospital - 57-3468 

Relax and visit an onsen

Relax and visit an onsen, Misawa

 terps94 Says:  The Tohoku prefecture and Japan has lot of hot springs bath that can help you unwind after a long day at work , a long hike or if you just want to enjoy the healing benefits of natural hot springs. Usually an onsen is identified by a red drawing of circle with 3 steams line.... 

The Place

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 Misawa - my temorary home - My family and I have just moved here to Misawa, Japan (March2011). Aside from the devastating earthquake a few months ago, we really like it here. I have yet to explore beyond Misawa and cannot wait... 

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Q:  Hi! I'm in the US Navy, stationed up here in Misawa, and my wife's paperwork for command sponsorship (indefinite stay permission)... 

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A: Hi And welcome to VT! In response to your query, I think that you probably need to recognise the limitations of this forum, in which queries are handled on a voluntary... 

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Misawa WHAT!!

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 Located in Aomori Prefecture in Honshu region, Misawa is one of the smaller villages in the area. I went to visit my girlfriend who works as teacher in the US base here in Misawa. From here we... 

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Konnichiwa

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 It took awhile to being in Japan. I was still yearning to go back to Korea. Strange though, I wanted to come to Japan first instead I got Korea. I don't regret it. I wanted to come to Japan first... 

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Misawa, Japan

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Misawa. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Misawa - my temorary home

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 My family and I have just moved here to Misawa, Japan (March2011). Aside from the devastating earthquake a few months ago, we really like it here. I have yet to explore beyond Misawa and cannot wait... 

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