Kuroishi, Japan
黒石市
Kuroishi is a town of 38,615 people in Aomori, Japan, founded in July 1, 1954.
Why visit Kuroishi
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 90 parks and trails, 175 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hirosaki University, Shibata Gakuen University, 津軽こけし館 and Goshogawara Sue Pottery Kiln Site.
Weather in Kuroishi
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About Kuroishi
Kuroishi (黒石市, Kuroishi-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 31,540 in 13,948 households and a population density of 150 people per km2. The total area of the city is 217.05 square kilometers (83.80 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kuroishi, Aomori (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kuroishi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do18
Hirosaki University
School · 11.3 km
Higher education institution in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Shibata Gakuen University
School · 10.9 km
Private university in Hirosaki, Japan
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks37
Goshogawara Sue Pottery Kiln Site
Monument and historic site · 12.9 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Takayashikidate Site
Monument and historic site · 10.1 km
Archeological site in Aomori, Tohuku, Japan
Tareyanagi Site
Monument and historic site · 2.1 km
Archaeological site in Inakadate, Japan
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds90
78 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes175
163 more on the map.
History
The area of Kuroishi was part of the holdings of the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain in the Edo period, and became the semi-independent Kuroishi Domain in 1809. The Nakamachi neighborhood has rows of shops connected by a covered arcade. This arcade dates from 1656 and is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. After the Meiji Restoration, the town of Kuroishi was established in within Minamitsugaru District in Aomori Prefecture with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The city was founded on 1 July 1954, from the merger of the town of Kuroishi absorbing the villages of Nakagō, Rokugō, Yamagata and Aseishi. On 1 October 1956, Kuroishi absorbed a portion of the neighboring town of Onoe.
From the History section of Kuroishi, Aomori on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship45
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging44
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare50
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Clinic and pharmacy · 9.6 km
Map of Kuroishi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Aomori Airport (AOJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 km away.
- Namioka 7 km north, about 7 min by car
- Hirosaki 11 km southwest, about 11 min by car
- Itayanagi 12 km northwest, about 12 min by car
- Aomori 23 km northeast, about 23 min by car
- Ōdate 42 km south, about 42 min by car
- Hiranai 44 km northeast, about 44 min by car
- Shichinohe 48 km east, about 48 min by car
- Takanosu 51 km south, about 51 min by car
- Noshiro 68 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Misawa 68 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Narumi Brewery, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haiden of Kuroishi Shrine, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi Tax Office, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Konan 7000-series at Kuroishi, Ganbaruby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Konan Railway 7012F and 7102F at Kuroishi 20260912, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi Station 20220821, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi City Library, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi Sports Exchange Center, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi Citizen's Cultural Hall, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hellowork Kuroishi, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aomori Bank Kuroishi branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JA Tsugaru-Mirai Kuroishi branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tohoku Rokin Bank Kuroishi branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate of Kuroishi Shrine, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torii of Kuroishi Shrine, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Universe (supermarket) Kuroishi Ekimae Store, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi-shi Sangyo Kaikan, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SpoCulIn Kuroishi, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yokomachi Street in Kuroishi City, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroishi City Hall 20220821, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NTT EAST Kuroishi Building, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial square in Kuroishi City, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Too Shinkin Bank Kuroishi branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire brigade third division fire tower (Kuroishi), 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nakamachi Street in Kuroishi City, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nakamachi district in Kuroishi City, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mori-ke Residence (Kuroishi), 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nakamachi district in Kuroishi City 20260912, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takahashi-ke Residence (Kuroishi), 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hirosaki univ, M1945 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tareyanagi site, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haiden of Saruga Shrine 20220821a, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Onoe junior high school, Yauchi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tsugaru kokeshi-kan01, Higa4, CC0
- Namioka Castle site, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Hospital Organization Aomori National Hospital, Waka77, Public domain
- Nakano Momojiyama, らんで, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tsugaru Traditional Crafts Center07, Higa4, CC0
- Shirayamahime jinja03, Higa4, CC0
- Takayashikidate, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hirakawa City Hirakahigashi elementary school, Bio06940, CC BY 4.0
- Kensei Hospital 1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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