Ōwani, Japan
大鰐町
Ōwani is a town of 9,322 people in Aomori, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Ōwani
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 59 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 32 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hirosaki University, Shibata Gakuen University and Tareyanagi Site.
Weather in Ōwani
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About Ōwani
Ōwani (大鰐町, Ōwani-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 8,009 people in 3978 households and a population density of 53 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 163.41 square kilometres (63.09 sq mi). Skiing is very popular in Ōwani Town, and seven Olympic athletes have grown up there.
From the Wikipedia article Ōwani, Aomori (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do32
Hirosaki University
School · 11.2 km
Higher education institution in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Shibata Gakuen University
School · 10.9 km
Private university in Hirosaki, Japan
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20 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks17
Tareyanagi Site
Monument and historic site · 12.5 km
Archaeological site in Inakadate, Japan
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes59
47 more on the map.
History
During the Edo period, the area around Ōwani was controlled by the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, it became a village within Minamitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1923, Ōwani was proclaimed a town. On July 1, 1954, it annexed neighboring Kuradate Town, but lost a portion of its territory to Hirosaki City on September 30, 1964.
From the History section of Ōwani, Aomori on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru
Motel and hotel · 1.0 km
Kamibotanmori-36-1 , Minamitsugaru District, Aomori 038-0211, Japan
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare35
Map of Ōwani
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Getting there and nearby towns
Aomori Airport (AOJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 km away.
- Hirakawa 8 km north, about 8 min by car
- Hirosaki 12 km northwest, about 12 min by car
- Kuroishi 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Fujisaki 16 km north, about 16 min by car
- Namioka 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- Itayanagi 22 km northwest, about 22 min by car
- Ōdate 28 km south, about 28 min by car
- Tsuruta 28 km northwest, about 28 min by car
- Goshogawara 33 km north, about 33 min by car
- Aomori 36 km northeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Owani Onsen Owani Aomori pref Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Hirosaki univ, M1945 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tareyanagi site, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Onoe junior high school, Yauchi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 120716 Daienji Owani Aomori pref Japan06s5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Zinkitimori (Akita,Aomori), らんで, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ajarayama, らんで, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Itoku headquarters building 20210613, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hirakawa City Hirakahigashi elementary school, Bio06940, CC BY 4.0
- Kensei Hospital 1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani town Owani elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Natsuzawa Bridge in Owani Town, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani Post Office, Yauchi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani Post Office 20190921, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani Town Chuo Community Centre, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tsukimi Bridge in Owani Town, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aioi Bridge in Owani Town, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hira River in Owani Town, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani Station 20250112, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani-Onsen Station 20250112, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 大鰐駅 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 大鰐温泉駅 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- Konan Railway 7033F at Owani 20250112b, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2011-02-09 Limited express Nihonkai at Owani-Onsen station, tsuda, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Owani-Onsen Station of East Japan Railway 20190921, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani Station of Konan Railway, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owani-Onsen Station 20190821, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ashiyu of Owani-Onsen Station, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rail tracks of Owani-Onsen Station, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoku Bank Owani branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 大鰐温泉駅 - panoramio (1), くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- Platforms of Owani-Onsen Station, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kai Tsugaru Owani Onsen Aomori pref Japan16s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kai Tsugaru Owani Onsen Aomori pref Japan15s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kai Tsugaru Owani Onsen Aomori pref Japan22s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kai Tsugaru Owani Onsen Aomori pref Japan18s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kai Tsugaru Owani Onsen Aomori pref Japan14s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Konan Railway 7033F at Owani 20250112a, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 無札 証明証 (55045020402), inunami, CC BY 4.0
- Aomori 20250814171422 (55046175359), inunami, CC BY 4.0
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