All about Aomori - Must see spots in Aomori | Japan Travel Guide
Area Characteristics
Aomori Prefecture which is at the northern tip of the main island of Honshu is surrounded on three sides by ocean and once you cross Tsugaru Strait, you will come to Hokkaido up north. It is one of Japan’s areas of heavy snowfall and even in the summer, it is rare for temperatures to go beyond 30 degrees Celsius. Beginning with the virgin forest expanse of Shirakami-Sanchi which has been recognized as a World Heritage site, the prefecture has many examples of nature including Lake Towada, the Hakkoda Mountains and the Shimokita Peninsula. The Seikan Tunnel which links Honshu with Hokkaido is the world’s 2nd longest tunnel next to Europe’s Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland.
Major Sites
Hirosaki Castle is one of the symbolic spots in Aomori. Between late April and early May, many visitors come and appreciate the cherry blossoms at the Hirosaki Sakura Festival held at Hirosaki Park. If you want to fully savor Mother Nature, then places such as Shirakami-Sanchi, Oirase Stream, Lake Towada and the Hakkoda Mountains are popular. The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held in August but the Nebuta Warasse Museum which is dedicated to nebuta floats is open all year round. There are also plenty of other sightseeing sites including Mt. Osore which is known as one of Japan’s 3 Great Sacred Grounds alongside Mt. Hiei and Mt. Koya, Furofushi Onsen which has an attractive open-air bath alongside the coast, the Sannai-Maruyama site which is the largest archaeological site from the Jomon Era, and the Aomori Museum of Art.
Food
One famous product in Aomori is its apples which boast the largest shipping rate in Japan. For regional cuisine, there is senbei jiru (rice cracker soup), hittsumi soup, and jappa jiru which is a fish dish. There are also other popular dishes such as kaiyaki miso which goes well with rice, maguro don, Towada barayaki which is known to be the soul food of Towada, and a clear soup with sea urchin and abalone known as ichigo ni.
Transportation
It’s common to head for Aomori Prefecture from Tokyo by Shinkansen (Bullet Train), so a ride on the Tohoku Shinkansen will take a minimum of 3 hours to reach Aomori Station. Driving through the prefecture by rental car is convenient.
Accommodations
There are accommodations available near Aomori Station which is a handy base for sightseeing, Hirosaki located near Shirakami-Sanchi, the Lake Towada vicinity, Hachinohe and other areas.
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Travel off the beaten path to Nothern Japan (Tohoku) and discover what you can see, eat and experience in the region that only 1% of the tourists visit.
The Tohoku Region consists of six prefectures (Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata) in the north of Japan's largest island, Honshu. It is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, hot springs, high quality rice and rough winters.
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The Island country of Japan put up in the eastern part of the world is known for their centuries old tradition and wonderfully exotic Japanese cuisine. While some don't consider Japan to be an ideal destination for holidaying some consider Japan to be one of the best places to visit at any time of the year. The reason is that you can learn so much from the Japanese culture and their lifestyle. What's more is that the Japanese people are one of the friendliest people on Earth treating you with dignity and kindness, making you feel comfortable. Wouldn't you want to travel now?
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Aomori Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Aomori? Check out our Aomori Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Aomori.
Top Places to visit in Aomori:
Tachineputa No Yakata, Oirase Mountain Stream, Hirosaki Park, Towada Art Center, Hakkoda Mountains, Mt. Iwaki, Lake Juniko, Iwakiyama Shrine, Oirase River, Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, Choshi Otaki, Hotokegaura, Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Tanesashi Coast, Sannai-Maruyama Ruins
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Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
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Before visiting Hokkaido, it is good to take a trip to Aomori, which is the northern province of Japan (a departure point to Hokkaido). Aomori is covered with many natural wonders, with lakes and forest. Walking in the Oirase forest in Towada is truly refreshing and rewarding especially to get a look and touch of the Oirase Stream. Visit in the month of April with the cherry blossom festifal is awesome. Places in Aomori qualifies to be the Most Beautiful and Breathtaking Places in Japan.
Hakkoda, Autumn In Hirosaki, Aomori
Sakura Festival (Cherry Blossom), Hirosaki, Aomori
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Nakatsugaru-gun, Aomori
The Hirosaki Castle (alternative name: Takaoka Castle) was originally build in 1611, which is the stronghold and pride of the Tsugaru clan, under the rulership of Koku Tozama Daimyo clan who reign over the Hirosaki Mutsu Province.
Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki Aomori
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Japan is my favorite place on the planet and I recently got to spend a week there as a guest of the Japan National Tourism Organization, and here's what happened. This is our first stop, Aomori City. I managed to dip my toes into a thousand person bath, eat apples in multiple ways, and even threw in a 5.9 earthquake for good measure. I posted some photos and my story over at check it out to learn more!
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In this first episode, we visit and explore around Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan.
I came here during Autumn(end of October), which is the perfect time to come to see the autumn foliage!
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It costs around ¥17,000($160 USD) however if you have the JR pass you just have to pay the small fee of the reserved seat on the Shinkansen(all seats are reserved).
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Going back to Tokyo from Shin-Aomori station is also possible by taking the Hayabusa bullet train. (Around ¥17,000)
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