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Home of the spectacular Nebuta Festival, the cherry blossoms of Hirosaki Castle, and the mystical sacred mountain Osorezan.

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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Aomori

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Dake Kimi an Astonishingly Sweet Brand Corn from the Iwaki Foothills

Dake kimi is astonishingly sweet corn born from the temperature swings of the Iwaki foothiโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kaiyaki Miso: Aomori's Scallop Shell Dish

A local Aomori dish where egg is bound with dashi and miso in a large scallop shell used aโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Towada Barayaki: Aomori Beef & Onion Dish

A Towada specialty of beef short rib and plenty of onions grilled in a sweet and savory saโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Miso Curry Milk Ramen a One of a Kind Local Noodle Born in Aomori City

A distinctive ramen born in Aomori City where miso, curry, and milk blend into one. This mโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Oma Tuna the Finest Bluefin at the Northern Tip of Honshu

Line caught off Oma at the northern tip of Honshu, this bluefin tuna boasts rich fat and fโ€ฆ

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Hakkoda Ropeway and Sukayu Onsen Course

Ride the Hakkoda Ropeway for sweeping mountain views, then soothe yourself in the great cyโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kudoji in Aomori: A Mountain Sanctuary of Tsugaru Where Itako Gather

Resting quietly in the mountains of Hirosaki, Kudoji holds the Oshira-ko each spring, drawโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Misuzu Otaki and Ishigami Jinja in Aomori: A Hidden Waterfall Retreat Deep in the Mountains

Deep in the Aomori City backcountry, beyond a rugged mountain road, hangs Misuzu Otaki. Toโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Niohoga Falls in Aomori: A Mysterious Frozen Waterfall at the Gateway to Shirakami

Quietly hanging at the gateway to the Shirakami Mountains in Nishimeya Village, Niohoga Faโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Saruka Jinja in Aomori: An Ancient Shrine of the Guardian Deity of the Eyes Reflected on a Lotus Pond

Resting in Hirakawa City, Saruka Jinja is an ancient shrine known as the guardian of the eโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Hirota Jinja in Aomori: A City Guardian Shrine Where People Pray to Ward Off Illness and Misfortune

Revered as a guardian deity that wards off illness and misfortune, Hirota Jinja boasts a tโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Utou Jinja in Aomori: An Ancient Shrine Where Ryujin Water Springs at the Birthplace of Aomori City

Tucked into the heart of Aomori City, Utou Jinja hides more than a thousand years of histoโ€ฆ

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Architecture๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Buildings & Streetscapes in Aomori

Aomori is dotted with historic structures and beautiful streetscapes that make you want toโ€ฆ

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Food & Souvenirs๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Gourmet Picks & Souvenirs in Aomori

Aomori isn't just about stunning natural scenery โ€” it's also home to a rapidly growing selโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Aomori Autumn Foliage: Oirase Gorge, Mt. Hakkoda & Tsutanuma

Located at the northernmost tip of the Tohoku region, Aomori Prefecture is, in fact, one oโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Aomori Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Aomori. Spring sakura viewing guide wiโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Aomori Local Gourmet Guide: Senbei-jiru (Rice Cracker Soup)

Discover Aomori''s unique local cuisine including ใ›ใ‚“ในใ„ๆฑ. A food lover''s guide to the bestโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Aomori: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Aomori! Discover top indoor attractions including ้’ๆฃฎ็œŒ็ซ‹็พŽ่ก“้คจ, โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Lake Towada and Maidens' Statue: Mystical Volcanic Lake with Lyrical Lakeside Sculpture

Lake Towada on the Aomori-Akita border is a deep blue caldera lake where Kotaro Takamura'sโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa: Summer Festival with 23-Meter-Tall Towering Float

Held each August, Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa features 23-meter-tall, 19-ton towering illuminโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Auga Fish Market and Aomori Food Culture: The Market and Izakaya Night Life

Aomori's Gyosai Center is the city's kitchen market. Bring fresh ingredients next door to โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kuroishi Komise and Tsugaru Kogin Embroidery: Snow Country Culture in Feudal Streetscapes

Kuroishi in Aomori preserves Edo-period wooden arcade streets (komise) that shielded pedesโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Lake Jusan and Shijimi Soup: Brackish Lake Bounty and Sunset Panoramas

Lake Jusan on the western Tsugaru Peninsula is a brackish lake famous for freshwater clamsโ€ฆ