Things to Do in Kazamaura (風間浦村), Aomori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Kazamaura (風間浦村) in Aomori Prefecture (Tohoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Medaki Yama (目滝山), Sankaidaira Yama (三界平山), Arasawa Yama (荒沢山) and served by Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal via the regional hub at Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Aomori Airport (AOJ). Set at 165 m elevation (41.4640°N, 141.0143°E), Kazamaura offers travelers a base for sampling regional Aomori apples & apple pie, Nokke-don (customizable seafood rice bowl), Igamenchi (minced squid patties) cuisine and exploring neighboring Ōma (大間町) (7.3 km), Sai (佐井村) (18.1 km), Mutsu (むつ市) (23.7 km), Higashidōri (東通村) (34.9 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 165 m elevation in Aomori Prefecture, Kazamaura is anchored by local landmarks including Medaki Yama (目滝山), Sankaidaira Yama (三界平山), Arasawa Yama (荒沢山) and connects to neighboring Ōma, Sai, Mutsu via Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal. Within Aomori Prefecture, Kazamaura (風間浦村) serves as a village (村) in aomori prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Hirosaki Castle cherry blossoms, Lake Towada & Oirase Gorge, Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO beech forest, Nebuta Matsuri floats, and Tsugaru Strait coastal scenery.

What to See & Do in Kazamaura (風間浦村): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Kazamaura (風間浦村) from Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal at 165 m elevation (41.4640°N, 141.0143°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Kazamaura):

• Medaki Yama (目滝山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kazamaura (風間浦村).
• Sankaidaira Yama (三界平山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kazamaura (風間浦村).
• Arasawa Yama (荒沢山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kazamaura (風間浦村).
• Ōtaki Yama (大滝山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kazamaura (風間浦村).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Kazamaura: Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal (connecting to Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Aomori Airport (AOJ)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Kazamaura

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Kazamaura (風間浦村) and Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Aomori Prefecture and Tohoku:

• Ōma (大間町) — 7.3 km from Kazamaura (Aomori Prefecture)
• Sai (佐井村) — 18.1 km from Kazamaura (Aomori Prefecture)
• Mutsu (むつ市) — 23.7 km from Kazamaura (Aomori Prefecture)
• Higashidōri (東通村) — 34.9 km from Kazamaura (Aomori Prefecture)
• Hakodate (函館市) — 41.4 km from Kazamaura (Hokkaido Prefecture)

Getting to Kazamaura & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Kazamaura (風間浦村) via Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: 3h 20m from Tokyo Station on theJR Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa to Shin-Aomori or Hachinohe. From Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Aomori Airport (AOJ), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal to reach central Kazamaura (41.4640°N, 141.0143°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Aomori with Kazamaura (風間浦村) and neighboring Ōma, Sai, Mutsu. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Kazamaura, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Kazamaura between Aomori and Ōma can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Kazamaura: While Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal anchors public transit for Kazamaura, picking up a rental car at Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Aomori Airport (AOJ) makes it easy to link Medaki Yama (目滝山) and Sankaidaira Yama (三界平山) with nearby Ōma (大間町) (7.3 km), Sai (佐井村) (18.1 km), Mutsu (むつ市) (23.7 km), Higashidōri (東通村) (34.9 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Kazamaura (風間浦村) & Aomori

Dining near Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and across Kazamaura (風間浦村) highlights the regional food culture of Aomori Prefecture and Tohoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Kazamaura:

• Aomori apples & apple pie — regional specialty enjoyed across Kazamaura (風間浦村) and Aomori Prefecture.
• Nokke-don (customizable seafood rice bowl) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kazamaura (風間浦村) and Aomori Prefecture.
• Igamenchi (minced squid patties) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kazamaura (風間浦村) and Aomori Prefecture.
• Senbei-jiru (cracker soup) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kazamaura (風間浦村) and Aomori Prefecture.
• Mutsu Bay scallops — regional specialty enjoyed across Kazamaura (風間浦村) and Aomori Prefecture.

If you are dining in Kazamaura (風間浦村) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal.

Where to Stay in Kazamaura (風間浦村)

Visitors staying overnight in Kazamaura (風間浦村) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, or base at major rail hubs in Aomori (Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Aomori Airport (AOJ)) or neighboring Ōma, Sai, Mutsu for quick train access into Kazamaura. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Kazamaura & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Kazamaura (風間浦村, 165 m elevation at 41.4640°N, 141.0143°E): Early August for the Aomori Nebuta & Hirosaki Neputa festivals; late April for Hirosaki Castle's 2,600 cherry trees; late October for Oirase Gorge autumn leaves.

Wider sightseeing across Aomori Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Medaki Yama (目滝山) in Kazamaura (風間浦村) includes: Hirosaki Castle cherry blossoms, Lake Towada & Oirase Gorge, Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO beech forest, Nebuta Matsuri floats, and Tsugaru Strait coastal scenery.

Practical Travel Tips for Kazamaura (風間浦村)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Kazamaura: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Aomori Airport (AOJ) or Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal for local bus schedules to Medaki Yama (目滝山) and walking maps of Kazamaura (風間浦村).
• Cash & ATMs in Kazamaura: Convenience stores and major hotels around Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Medaki Yama (目滝山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Kazamaura accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Kazamaura: Around Uenohata Ikokuma Port (2.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and neighboring Ōma, Sai, Mutsu, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.