Michinokubank Dream Stadium is a curling rink located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. This venue has hosted the Japan Curling Championship Tournament in the past.
Getting to the Stadium
Michinokubank Dream Stadium is located near Gappo Koen Park in Aomori City.
Daishin Baseball Stadium and other facilities are located in the park.
If you take the Shinkansen to Aomori, you will arrive at Shin-Aomori Station, but it is about 8 kilometers away from Shin-Aomori Station to Gappo Koen Park.
Renting a car is convenient for sightseeing in Aomori, but you can take a city bus from Aomori Station to Gappo Koen Park.
Shin-Aomori Station to Aomori Station, Ou Line, about 5 minutes (depending on the time of day, there may be one bus every hour)
There is a city bus from Aomori Station to Gappo Koen Park, and the closest bus stop to the park is "Gappo Koen Mae".
About the Stadium
Location: 1-13-1, Gappo, Aomori City, Aomori
Capacity: 112
Opened: 2002
Explore Aomori
Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Aomori as a reference for planning your trip.
1. "Getting there & Around" Aomori, Hirosaki
If you are coming to Aomori from the Tokyo metropolitan area, you can fly or use the Shinkansen.
In the case of air travel, JAL offers direct flights between Haneda and Aomori Airport, and the direct flight takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
If you want to go to Aomori City from Aomori Airport, you can take a bus (710 yen one way) after arriving at the airport, which takes about 35 minutes.
If you want to go to Hirosaki City, take a bus for 1,200 yen and it will take about an hour.
To get to Shin-Aomori by Shinkansen, take the Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen, the Tokyo to Shin-Aomori section will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
From Shin-Aomori Station, Aomori Station will be around 10 minutes away by train, and Hirosaki Station will be around 30 minutes away.
Here is a guide on how to get to the Aomori area and how to get around the city.
2. "Where to Stay" in Aomori, Hirosaki
There are business hotels around Aomori Station, so if you are in Aomori, this area is a good base. Hirosaki also has a large number of hotels around the station.
The following is a selection of hotels in the Aomori and Hirosaki areas.
3. "What to Do & See" in Aomori, Hirosaki
Aomori is famous for its Nebuta Festival.
At the Nebuta House Wallace in Aomori City, you can learn about the history and appeal of the Nebuta Festival.
In Hirosaki City, there is also a museum of the Neputa Festival called Tsugaru-han Neputa-mura.
Near here is Hirosaki Castle, which makes it easy to get around.
The following is a list of sightseeing spots in the Aomori and Hirosaki areas.
4. "What / Where to Eat" in Aomori, Hirosaki
Aomori is famous for its apples, so you can enjoy delicious drinks such as apple juice.
You should also enjoy grilled scallops with miso and japonica soup.
