Travel plan for first timers in Aomori

With the Sannai-Maruyama ruins, Japan’s largest archaeological site for the Jomon people, as the highlight, experience the varied culture overflowing with the taste of Aomori through its cuisine, festivals and temples. Enjoy a lunch of fresh kaisendon (raw seafood on rice) at the seafood market.

Day 1

Sannai-Maruyama Ruins
10:00 AM
Sannai-Maruyama Ruins
At the Sannai-Maruyama Ancient Burial Ground which is the largest Jomon archaeological site in Japan with a history of over 3000 years, the restored dwelling sites and artifacts at the museum can be seen. You can take a stroll through the large site. After sightseeing, head back for JR Aomori Station.
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Aomori Gyosai Center (Furukawa Market)
12:30 PM
Aomori Gyosai Center (Furukawa Market)
Head to the Furukawa Aomori Gyosai Center famous for its nokke don rice bowl with toppings. Savor a lunch by creating your own original kaisendon with the preferred sashimi of your choice.
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Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
13:40 PM
Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
You can experience the Nebuta Festival, one of Japan’s prominent festivals which is held every August. If you have time, drop by the nearby A-FACTORY where you can buy specialties and souvenirs of Aomori.
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Seiryu-ji Temple
16:00 PM
Seiryu-ji Temple
Tour through the wide temple grounds with Japan’s largest seated Buddha statue. Take the 5:16pm to head back to Aomori Station. Between November and March, the temple is closed at 4:30pm. For that reason, either taking a taxi after the tour of Warasse to quickly head over to Seiryu-ji Temple (20 min.) or visiting the Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art or the Aomori Museum of Art is recommended instead. A shuttle bus or a city bus can be used to reach either museum.
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