Kizukuri Station, located in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, is a station on the JR Gono Line. It is known for its unique design, featuring the character “Shako-chan,” based on the Shakogu Clay Figure.

Modeled after the “Shakoki Dogu” excavated from the Kamegaoka Ruins, a symbolic cultural heritage site in Tsugaru City, the 17.3-meter high Dogu statue adorns the station building. Visitors to the station often take pictures of this unique building as a backdrop and the eyes of the clay figurine flash in time with the arrival of trains. This device is sure to amuse visitors.

The area around the station is dotted with exhibition facilities and tourist attractions that introduce the remains of the Jomon Period, making it a popular place to learn about the history and culture of Tsugaru City. The wooden station has become a symbol of the region and its cultural significance and attracts many visitors during the tourist season.