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Dazai Osamu's Wartime Refuge House - Former Tsushima Family Shinza Annex

Flow of the course

Previous stop: View an authentic 23-meter-tall Tachibut-Tachi up close and experience Tsugaru's festival culture

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 30 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Leisurely explore Shayokan (Slanting Sun Hall), birthplace of author Dazai Osamu, and experience Tsugaru's culture and literary world

About this spot

As you leave Tachibut-Tachi-no-Kan, take a light walk through the shopping street in front of Goshogawara Station. The area around Goshogawara Station, which is also a terminal station for Tsugaru Railway, features a serene townscape lined with local shops and eateries. On the day of the fireworks festival, the city becomes lively from evening, making a daytime walk a perfect opportunity to experience the charm of the streets. Before heading toward Kanagi, acquiring some light snacks and drinks here will make your subsequent travel smoother. On clear days, the ridge of Mt. Iwaki appears behind the shopping street, offering a landscape characteristic of Tsugaru.

Tips

Within walking distance from Goshogawara Station. Convenience stores and drugstores are available, making it convenient to stock up on drinks and items needed for evening viewing. The drive to Kanagi takes about 20 minutes; if using Tsugaru Railway, confirm the timetable in advance.