Misawa, Japan
三沢市
Misawa is a town of 42,805 people in Aomori, Japan, founded in February 11, 1948.
Why visit Misawa
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 257 places to eat, 24 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Misawa Aviation & Science Museum and Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori.
Weather in Misawa
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Misawa
Misawa (三沢市, Misawa-shi) is a city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2025, the city had an estimated population of 37,065 in 19557 households, and a population density of 310 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 119.87 square kilometers (46.28 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Misawa, Aomori (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Misawa on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks24
Misawa Aviation & Science Museum
Museum · 2.4 km
Aerospace museum in Misawa, Aomori, Japan
Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori
Museum · 2.4 km
09:00-17:00; Mo off; Dec 30-31,Jan 1 off
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12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes257
Building 1464 - Lakeview Grille
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich, Japanese · 5.1 km
1464
Mo-Sa 10:30-14:00
ViVA LA ViDA
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 km
Su 12:00-14:30, Su 18:00-23:00, Tu-We 18:00-23:00, Th-Sa 12:00 -...
Yohohama Iekei Ramen Shimodakei Oirase Branch
Restaurant · Japanese · 5.3 km
Mo,Tu,We,Fr,Sa 10:00-14:30,17:00-19:30,Th off,Su 10:00-14:30
245 more on the map.
History
The area around Misawa has been occupied since the Japanese Paleolithic period, and was a major population center for the Emishi people. Numerous Jōmon period remains have been discovered within the borders of Misawa, including within the borders of Misawa Air Base. The area was nominally under control of the Northern Fujiwara in the Heian period, and became part of the holdings granted to the Nanbu clan after the defeat of the North Fujiwara by Minamoto no Yoritomo in the early Kamakura period. The Nanbu established numerous horse ranches, accompanied by a series of numbered fortified settlements in the region. During the Edo period, the area was part of Morioka Domain and was later transferred to the holdings of the subsidiary Shichinohe Domain during the mid-Edo period.. After the Meiji Restoration, the area was settled by many dispossessed ex-samurai from former Aizu Domain.
From the History section of Misawa, Aomori on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay24
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare26
Map of Misawa
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Misawa Airport (MSJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 km away.
- Hitokawame 7 km southeast, about 7 min by car
- Shibayama 10 km southwest, about 10 min by car
- Toyota 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Towada 17 km southwest, about 17 min by car
- Shichinohe 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Aomori 57 km west, about 57 min by car
- Namioka 67 km west, about 1 h by car
- Mutsu 69 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hirosaki 78 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ōdate 84 km southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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
- Misawa Airport Misawa Aomori pref Japan04n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Misawa Airport Misawa Aomori pref Japan02n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Misawa Airport Misawa Aomori pref Japan10n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Misawa Airport Misawa Aomori pref Japan03n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- T-4 Misawa (21477200153), Rob Schleiffert from Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- T-2 MIsawa (22027977056), Rob Schleiffert from Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- T-2 Misawa (13589444174), Rob Schleiffert from Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Total Force Airmen Strengthen CBRN Readiness at Misawa Air Base (8935290), U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Perez, Public domain
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan35s, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan23s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan16n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan46s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
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- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan47s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan17n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
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- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan29n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan63s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan20n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
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- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan50s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan64s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan36bs, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan56s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan27n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 151101 Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori Japan03s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Defense.gov News Photo 070720-F-5502S-003, Capt. Tana R.H. Stevenson, U.S. Air Force, Public domain
- F-1Support fighter01, Taisyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MisawaCityHospital, Wakkubox, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 151101 Shuji Terayama Museum Misawa Aomori pref Japan03s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- F-16 June 2008, Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, Public domain
- F-1 (cropped), Rob Schleiffert, CC BY-SA 2.0
- EP-3E VQ-1 (21707427889), Rob Schleiffert from Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A-6E VA-115 (19345654960), Rob Schleiffert from Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- P-3C VP-91 (21894515745), Rob Schleiffert from Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0
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