Higashidori

Higashidori is a small village in Shimokita District in Aomori Prefecture at the northern tip of Honshu. The settlement sits along the Pacific coastline and features a quiet rural character defined by fishing activities and traditional residential buildings.

The village developed as a fishing community rooted in the abundant marine resources of the Pacific coast. This origin continues to shape the local economy and way of life today.

The village is small and easy to explore on foot, with ordinary paths and short distances between residential areas. Visitors should keep in mind this is a working community not designed for tourism, so services and amenities are limited.

The village sits at a geographical turning point between two major ocean currents, making local fishing particularly productive. This location draws seabirds and marine life that shape the daily rhythm of the community.

Location: Shimokita District

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Mutsu, Rokkasho, Yokohama

Website: http://vill.higashidoori.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 41.27806,141.32944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01