Fukaura
Explore the Sapphire Blue of the Shirakami-Sanchi and the History of the Kitamaebune
Fukaura is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Shirakami-Sanchi” and the port where Japanese Heritage “Kitamaebune” ships used to wait for favorable wind. Particularly, the blue ponds of Juniko Lake at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi attract visitors with their vivid blue color in summer.
Contact / Fukaura Town Tourism Association
TEL.0173-82-0875
Shunkozan Engaku Temple
Built in 807 A.D., the temple faces the port where the Kitamaebune ship, a Japanese Heritage, waited for the favorable wind to sail. Many cultural assets such as a votive paining of a ship “Funaema” and plaques of shipowners’ chonmage cuttings “Mage gaku” were dedicated to the temple, as the shipowners were deeply religious and made offerings to the gods before sailing to the sea.
Contact / Shunkozan Engaku Temple
TEL.0173-74-2029
Sea Station Fukaura “Fukaura Marugoto Ichiba”
The Sea Station is located in the center of Fukaura, where you can buy seafood and local specialties. The cafeteria serves a specialty rice bowl topped with seafood “Marugoto Kaisen-don” using freshly caught fish.
Contact / Sea Station Fukaura “Fukaura-Marugoto-Ichiba”
TEL.0173-82-0315
Kitakanegasawa’s Ginkgo Tree
The Kitakanegasawa Ginkgo tree is the largest ginkgo in Japan with a height of 31 meters and a trunk circumference of 22 meters. It is designated as a national natural monument. A light-up event is held in late autumn.
Contact / Fukaura Town Tourism Division
TEL.0173-74-4412
For more information about Fukaura
Fukaura Town Website
