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As a legendary Shogun in Heian Era (794～1192 AD), Sakanoue
Tamuramaro is known for his feat of conquering northern region
Ezo. A story has been passed down by generations that Tamuramaro
cured his eye disease by washing with spring water in Hiraga.
The water was named "Clean water of God", has long
been worshiped as spiritual water. It jets out from a stone-made
water place.
Town of Hiraga is famous also as a home of apples of brilliant
quality.
Location: Hiraga-machi, Minami-Tsuruga-gun, Aomori Prefecture
Transportation: Take Konan Tetsudo Line from JR "Hirosaki"
station and get off at "Hiraga" station, take Konan
bus for Karatake and get off at last stop, then 15 minutes
walk.
Contact: Hiraga-machi Town Office 0172-44-3001
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