Aomori, a hidden gem in Japan, is a must-visit.

Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, Japan. It is a region surrounded by the sea on three sides, with rich natural landscapes and unique culture. Don't miss these when you visit Aomori!

Transportation

Shinkansen: Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to the main city of Aomori Prefecture, which takes about 3 hours.

Must-visit Attractions
Hirosaki Park: Famous for cherry blossoms, about 2,600 cherry trees bloom in spring, and there are maple leaves and chrysanthemums in autumn.
Oirase Stream: A 14-kilometer-long stream with multiple waterfalls and winding streams, suitable for walking or cycling.
Nebuta Museum WA・RASSE: Displays the history and lanterns of Aomori Nebuta Festival, and you can experience the festival atmosphere even during non-festival periods.
Aomori Prefectural Art Museum: Displays a large number of ancient civilization artworks and modern artworks, including Yoshitomo Nara's "Aomori Dog".
Hakkoda Ropeway: You can reach the mountaintop park and enjoy the beautiful view of the Hakkoda Mountains. You can ski in winter.
Jogakura Bridge: Japan's longest deck arch bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful view of maple leaves in autumn.
Jigokunuma: A strong acidic swamp left by volcanic activity, the surrounding maple leaves form a sharp contrast in autumn.
Showa Daibutsu: Japan's largest bronze seated Buddha statue, the woods are dyed red by maple leaves in autumn, suitable for taking pictures.
Sannai-Maruyama Site: A large-scale village site about 5,500 years ago, it became a World Cultural Heritage site in 2021.
Recommended Activities

Aomori Nebuta Festival: Held in Aomori City from August 2 to August 7 every year, it is an important folk cultural event in Japan.
Cherry Blossom Viewing: Hirosaki Park is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.
Maple Leaf Viewing: Oirase Stream and Jogakura Bridge are good places for maple leaf viewing.
Skiing: Hakkoda Mountain attracts many skiing enthusiasts in winter.
Hot Spring Experience: There are many hot springs in Aomori Prefecture, such as Sukayu Onsen and Nenohi Onsen.
Recommended Food

Aomori NOKKE Don: Seafood rice bowl, you can freely choose your favorite seafood ingredients.
Scallop Soup: A traditional local dish in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, the soup base is usually miso or soy sauce flavor.
Strawberry Stew: A soup made from sea urchin and abalone.
Miso Curry Milk Ramen: A unique flavor of ramen with curry and milk.
Apple Desserts: Aomori is the largest apple producing area in Japan, with a variety of apple desserts.