Sannohe District

Sannohe District spans 969 square kilometers in southeastern Aomori Prefecture, containing five towns and one village along the Mabechi River.

The district formed on October 30, 1878, from territories previously controlled by the Morioka Domain and the Nanbu clan during the Edo period.

The district maintains traditional agricultural practices across its fertile plains, with local communities preserving farming methods passed through generations.

The district connects to major transportation routes through National Route 104 and the Tohoku Expressway, providing access to neighboring regions.

The district includes the village of Shingo, which houses a museum dedicated to local traditions and regional artifacts from the Jomon period.

Location: Aomori Prefecture

Inception: October 30, 1878

Shares border with: Shingo, Hachinohe, Kazuno

GPS coordinates: 40.43694,141.32139

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:23