Top Things to do and places to visit in Aomori

Aomori, famous for its apples and even topping as the highest apple producing prefecture does not only have apples to offer when visiting. Aomori has a festival called "Nebuta Matsuri" one of Japan's most famous summer festivals and a must see event.
Aomori in the winter, on the other hand, becomes the home of the "Aomori Winter Festival" where one can enjoy the many ice sculptures on display and fireworks shows. It shows that Aomori is full of entertainment and has activities for every season. Moreover, is rich in nature. Its mountain area, the Shirakami Sanchi is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Find more about Aomori in the list we have made below and let yourself become inspired to visit Aomori that has something planned for you in every season of the year.

青森ねぶたまつり
青森ねぶたまつり
数ある「ねぶた」の中でも最大規模を誇る「青森ねぶた祭り」は、東北三大祭に数えられる必見の祭り。巨大ねぶたが街を練り青森の夏の夜を鮮やかに彩る。
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三内丸山遺跡
三内丸山遺跡
約3000年以上前の縄文人の集落の跡。博物館の展示品や体験工房を通じ、豊かな自然の中で発展した縄文人の生活が体験できる。
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恐山
恐山
「高野山」「比叡山」に並ぶ日本三大霊場のひとつ「恐山菩提寺」。硫黄の香り立ち込める神秘の大地で「極楽浄土」の世界を体感できる
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白神山地
白神山地
13万ヘクタールの広大な山岳地帯に、太古のブナの原生林や深い渓谷美が広がる絶景。白神山地は世界遺産として保護され、自然がそのままの状態で残されている自然の聖域。
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奥入瀬渓流
奥入瀬渓流
本州最北の青森にある奥入瀬渓流。雄々しくも様々な表情溢れる天然の滝や清流と、野生動物もみられる絶景自然散策が最大の魅力。
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弘前ねぷた祭り
弘前ねぷた祭り
「ねぷた」のお練りに勇ましさと幽玄を感じさせる「弘前ねぷた祭り」。伝統の「津軽じょっぱり太鼓」と祭りの喧騒が夏の夜に響き渡る。
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