Shimokita District, Mutsu

Name: Shimokita District
Address: Mutsu, Japan

#1 among attractions in Mutsu

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Shimokita District is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies most of the northern handle of Shimokita Peninsula with the exception of Mutsu City and contains the most northern point on the island of Honshū. It is also home to the Japanese macaque, making it the northernmost natural habitat for monkeys anywhere in the world. ()

Local name: 下北郡 Coordinates: 41°16'60"N, 141°13'1"E

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Shimokita District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Osore.

5 miW
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Mount Osore
128 min walk • The landscape of Mount Osore is characterized by its rugged terrain, steaming hot springs, and barren, lunar-like landscapes. Visitors can explore the area's surreal landscape, which is dotted with bubbling mud pools, sulfurous fumaroles, and the iconic Sanzu River...