Kitatsugaru district

Kitatsugaru district is an administrative area in northern Aomori Prefecture made up of three municipalities spread across coastal and inland zones. The area stretches across green hills and farmland, with smaller towns and villages connected by regional roads and local transit networks.

The area was established in 1878 through administrative reorganization and shares its name with the historical Tsugaru region from earlier periods. The municipalities retained their rural character and remained connected to local administration centered in Hirosaki.

The district hosts traditional festivals year-round that reflect the farming way of life in this northern region. These celebrations show how locals maintain their connection to the land and seasonal rhythms.

The area is accessible by regional bus lines and road networks that connect to larger cities like Hirosaki, offering visitors good transportation links. Spring and autumn are the best times to explore, when weather is mild and roads are easily passable.

The district is a key center for rice production and shows how farmers sustainably manage the land through traditional rotation methods. These cultivation techniques have been part of local identity for generations and visibly shape the countryside.