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Sannohe, Japan
三戸町
Sannohe is a town of 9,082 people in Aomori, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Sannohe
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mt. Nakui, grave of Jesus in Shingō and Shiroyama Park.
Weather in Sannohe
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About Sannohe
Sannohe (三戸町, Sannohe-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 8,561 in 4099 households, and a population density of 56 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 151.79 square kilometres (58.61 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Sannohe (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks11
grave of Jesus in Shingō
Monument and historic site · 12.9 km
Grave of a Japanese legendary character sometimes identified with Jesus Christ
Sannohe Town History Museum
Museum · 1.1 km
34-29 大字梅内字城ノ下, 三戸町
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes31
COUNTRY ROAD;えんや
Restaurant · Japanese, Coffee Shop · 2.8 km
Mo,Su 10:00-22:00; Tu-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
19 more on the map.
History
The area around Sannohe has been inhabited since ancient times, and numerous Jōmon period remains have been found. During the Kamakura period it was the center of the domains awarded to Nanbu Mitsuyuki, a retainer of Minamoto no Yoritomo after the defeat of the Northern Fujiwara clan in 1187. It remained under the control of the Nanbu clan through the Sengoku period as a castle town centered on Sannohe Castle. During the Edo period, came under the control of Morioka Domain, and a daikansho was established on the site of the former castle. It was proclaimed a town after Meiji Restoration, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on 1 April 1889. On 20 March 1955, the three neighboring villages of Sarube, Tomesaki and Tonai merged with Sannohe.
From the History section of Sannohe on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship22
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare14
Map of Sannohe
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Getting there and nearby towns
Hachinohe Airport (HHE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 km away.
- Ninohe 10 km southeast, about 10 min by car
- Takko 10 km southwest, about 10 min by car
- Ichinohe 17 km south, about 17 min by car
- Towada 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Misawa 37 km north, about 37 min by car
- Shichinohe 36 km north, about 36 min by car
- Hanawa 45 km southwest, about 45 min by car
- Kuji 48 km southeast, about 48 min by car
- Hachimantai 54 km south, about 54 min by car
- Ōdate 60 km west, about 1 h 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
- SannoheTownOffice, Wakkubox, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sannohe Town Library, 遊仙, CC BY 2.1 jp
- Aoimori-railway-Sannohe-station-building-20120912-091642, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EkimaeKado NanbuBus 20240211, Olegushka, CC0
- Panoramic View of the No. 3 Komonaka Power Plant and Hachinohe Substation (Hachinohe Hydroelectric Power Company)in 1922, 八戸水力電気株式会社, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Third Konakajima Power Plant Tank and Power Plant Building Sectional Switch in 1922, 八戸水力電気株式会社, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aoimori-railway-Metoki-station-building-20120912-094232, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aoimori-railway-Metoki-station-building-20120912-092742, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS042-E-96911 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-96912 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-36330 - View of Japan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-96909 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS025-E-16367 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-96910 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Aoimori-railway-Suwanotaira-station-building-20120911-112408, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iwate Prefectural Road No244 250628, Yauchi, CC0
- IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway Kintaichi-Onsen Station, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ninohe Fire Department 160716, Yauchi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ninohe Police Station, Yauchi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-213877 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-213878 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS064-E-48032 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Nisatai Elementary School, Ninohe 250628, Yauchi, CC0
- Iwate Prefectural Ninohe Hospital, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS042-E-96907 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-213876 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-96908 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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