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Mutsu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan

About Mutsu

Mutsu (pop. 65,000) is a fairly grim town of gray concrete and rusting corrugated iron with no attractions to speak of, across the bay fromAomori. However, it serves as the central transport hub of the peninsula, and you're likely to pass through on your way.Hotokegaura,Omazaki,Shiryazaki,OsorezanandYagen Onsenare all an easy drive away. Mt. Kamafuse overlooks the city and offers a couple chair lifts in the winter and a decent hike in the summer. Since the amalgamation of Mutsu with three neighboring towns in 2005, most of the peninsula is now within city limits, but this article covers only the town. The local tourist association has amultilingual guide site, covering all areas in the merged city.

Where to Stay in Mutsu

  • 🏨Guest House Muu

Mutsu Travel Guide Sections

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