Aomori

In addition to the World Heritage site of Shirakami-Sanchi, Aomori is also known as an area of heavy snowfall in Japan with a great amount of nature and as a famed place for cherry blossoms

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Aomori Nebuta Festival
Giant illuminated Nebuta floats parade majestically through the city
Sannai-Maruyama Ruins
Experience life in times before the birth of Christ, at Japan’s largest Jomon settlement ruins
Mount Osore
The northernmost sanctuary that is reputed to gather the soul of the dead
Shirakami-Sanchi
A World Heritage virgin forest of Japanese beech trees
Oirase Stream
A powerful stream flowing through the lush Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Seiryu-ji Temple
This temple in the woods is where Japan’s largest bronze sitting Buddha statue that keeps watch
Hirosaki Neputa Festival
This castle town prays for health through the fiery “Neputa” float festival.
Aomori Gyosai Center (Furukawa Market)
Choose as much fresh sashimi as you want! Try creating your ideal “kaisendon” (fresh sashimi bowl) from the ingredients you like.
Chosho-ji Temple
The family temple of the Tsugaru clan located in the center of Zenringai. Its early Edo Era construction makes it a precious temple
Furofushi Onsen
Relax to the sound of the ocean. This hot springs resort boasts an open air bath inches from the sea!
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Kaiyaki Miso
Using a large scallop shell as the pot, shellfish is stewed with miso to make a local dish from Tsugaru
Jappajiru Soup
This is a local dish in snowy Tsugaru to warm you up with its hearty soup filled with the leftovers of fish
Towada Barayaki
Meat and onions are fried sizzling hot! A filling local dish
Aomori Apples
The highest quality apples raised in the cool and scenic environment of Aomori Prefecture, known as “The Kingdom of Apples”
Oma no Maguro Don (Oma Tuna on Rice)
Locally taste the fish known as the “Black Diamond”! A luxurious dish using natural tuna harvested in Oma
Ichigoni
Sea urchin and abalone in one bowl. A regional dish of Hachinohe and the ocean with that extravagant taste
Senbeijiru
Nambu senbei are added to a soup rich in meat and vegetable flavor to create a superb taste
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