Prefecture guide
Aomori
青森県
Japan's apple country at the northern tip of Honshu, home of the Nebuta festival, Lake Towada, the Oirase stream and Hirosaki's castle cherry trees.
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- places to see
- 18
- protected local foods
- 2
- traditional craft
- 1
- Japan Heritage story
- 1
Places to see in Aomori
Kabushima Shrine
蕪嶋神社A Shinto shrine in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Tangotai Kofun Cluster
丹後平古墳群An ancient burial mound in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Tosaminato Port Site
十三湊A historic site in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Tareyanagi Site
垂柳遺跡A historic site in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Komakino Site
小牧野遺跡A historic site in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Former Main Branch of the 59th National Bank
旧第五十九銀行本店本館A museum in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Choshichiyachi Shell Mound
長七谷地貝塚A historic site in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Akobo Kofun Cluster
阿光坊古墳群An ancient burial mound in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Aomori Prefectural Museum
青森県立郷土館A museum in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Aomori Museum of Art
青森県立美術館A museum in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Kanehiranari-en
金平成園A garden in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Seibi-en
盛美園A garden in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Explore by interest
Taste of Aomori
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Aomori
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
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Good to know
- The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri runs in early August with giant lit floats.
- Hirosaki Park is one of Japan's best known cherry blossom spots, usually in late April.
- The Oirase Gorge walk is at its best in autumn colour season.
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