The sightseeing volunteer guide group "Hirosaki Alley Detectives" received the Aomori Governor Award at the Aomori Hospitality Award 2014 held at the Aomori Kokusai Hotel (Aomori City Shinmachi) on December 25.

This award is sponsored by the Tourism Planning Division of the International Strategy Bureau of Aomori Prefecture, and this is the first time. For individuals, lodging facilities, tourist facilities, and other companies that are engaged in the "hospitality movement" that makes people who are visiting from outside the prefecture think "I'm glad to come", evaluate how much the characteristics of each region are being utilized. To be done. This time, the group received the highest honor among 55 individuals and organizations including self-recommendations and other recommendations.

Since its formation in 2010, this group has introduced the city of Hirosaki in the style of "town walking sightseeing". Rather than major tourist facilities / famous places, we will also conduct activities to review the local culture and history through the back alleys closely related to local life. Currently, we are also cooperating in the promotion of city walking tourism in each region of the prefecture.

“As of November 2014, the total number of tour applicants exceeded 600 as of November 2014, reaching 700. As of November 2014, the number of tour applicants has risen to 700. Feeling the response such as the birth of a goodwill group in Hakodate " "Receiving such prestigious awards should improve the motivation of the members who participate as guides. I would like to encourage this and continue to strive for guide activities so that tourists visiting Hirosaki city can enjoy it" .