๐ Articles about Aomori
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 foothiโฆ
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 aโฆ
Ichigoni a Luxurious Sea Urchin and Abalone Broth of the Hachinohe Coast
A local dish of the Hachinohe coast simmering sea urchin and abalone. The sea urchin floatโฆ
Nokkedon a Build Your Own Seafood Bowl at Aomori Gyosai Center
A seafood bowl unique to Aomori where you choose market ingredients to place on rice. The โฆ
Shoga Miso Oden Aomori Winter Oden with Sweet Ginger Miso Sauce
Aomori style oden eaten with a sweet and savory ginger miso sauce. Its humble taste that wโฆ
Towada Barayaki: Aomori Beef & Onion Dish
A Towada specialty of beef short rib and plenty of onions grilled in a sweet and savory saโฆ
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 mโฆ
Aomori Apples the Bounty of Japan Top Apple Kingdom in Hirosaki
Aomori boasts the highest apple production in Japan. In the orchards spreading around Hiroโฆ
Hachinohe Senbei Jiru a Warm Local Hot Pot of Simmered Rice Crackers
A specialty hot pot of Hachinohe made by breaking special Nanbu rice crackers into the broโฆ
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 fโฆ
Shimokita Peninsula Osorezan and Hotokegaura Course
Visit the desolate landscape of Osorezan, one of Japan three great sacred mountains, and tโฆ
Hoshino Resort Aomoriya: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A hot spring resort with vast gardens where guests can immerse themselves in Aomori festivโฆ
Hakkoda Ropeway and Sukayu Onsen Course
Ride the Hakkoda Ropeway for sweeping mountain views, then soothe yourself in the great cyโฆ
Yagen Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access (Aomori)
A quiet secluded spring cradled in a Shimokita valley, soothed by clear mountain streams aโฆ
Aomori City Nebuta Wa Rasse and Sannai Maruyama Site Course
Enjoy the powerful Nebuta floats year round at Wa Rasse, then visit the huge Jomon villageโฆ
Shimofuro Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
One of the northernmost hot spring towns on Honshu, a fishing port on the Tsugaru Strait wโฆ
Oirase Stream and Lake Towada Nature Walk Course
Walk the mossy rocks and clear waters of the Oirase Stream, then reach the calm surface ofโฆ
Furofushi Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A spectacular open-air bath at the edge of the Sea of Japan, where the amber waters meet aโฆ
Hirosaki Castle and Park Cherry Blossom and Western Architecture Course
A relaxed day around Hirosaki Castle, the famous cherry blossom park, and the retro Westerโฆ
Dake Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Aomori)
A three-hundred-year-old healing spring at the foot of Mount Iwaki, famed for its milky waโฆ
Owani Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)
An ancient Tsugaru hot spring town with over eight centuries of history, known for its locโฆ
Yachi Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)
One of Japan three most secluded hot springs, tucked in the Hakkoda mountains and known foโฆ
Tsuta Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)
A secluded single-inn hot spring surrounded by ancient beech forest, renowned for its rareโฆ
Asamushi Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A scenic seaside hot spring resort overlooking Mutsu Bay, offering fresh seafood and relaxโฆ
Sukayu Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)
A celebrated hot spring in the heart of Mount Hakkoda, famed for its vast hinoki-cypress bโฆ
Niiyama Jinja in Aomori: A Matchmaking Couples Shrine Holding a Thousand Years of History
Also called the Couples Shrine, Niiyama Jinja boasts more than a thousand years of historyโฆ
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, drawโฆ
Kabushima Jinja in Aomori: A Seaside Benzaiten Shrine Where Black-Tailed Gulls Dance
Crowning the islet of Kabushima that juts into the Hachinohe sea, Kabushima Jinja gathers โฆ
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. Toโฆ
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 Faโฆ
Takamasu Jinja in Aomori: A Little-Known Shrine of Prayer That Sprang Up in Apple Country
Surrounded by apple orchards in the Tsugaru region, Takamasu Jinja was born from a mysteriโฆ
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 eโฆ
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 tโฆ
Towada Jinja in Aomori: A Sacred Site of Dragon God Faith Beside Lake Towada
Resting quietly at the base of the Nakayama Peninsula that juts into Lake Towada, Towada Jโฆ
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 histoโฆ
5 Photogenic Buildings & Streetscapes in Aomori
Aomori is dotted with historic structures and beautiful streetscapes that make you want toโฆ
5 Photogenic Gourmet Picks & Souvenirs in Aomori
Aomori isn't just about stunning natural scenery โ it's also home to a rapidly growing selโฆ
5 Stunning Photo Spots in Aomori
Aomori Prefecture is one of Japan's most spectacular repositories of natural beauty.โฆ
Aomori Winter Travel: Hakkoda Snow Trees, Hirosaki Castle & Lake Towada
"Winter in Aomori is just cold, right?" If that is what you think, you are seriously mistaโฆ
Aomori Autumn Foliage: Oirase Gorge, Mt. Hakkoda & Tsutanuma
Located at the northernmost tip of the Tohoku region, Aomori Prefecture is, in fact, one oโฆ
Aomori Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Aomori. Spring sakura viewing guide wiโฆ
Aomori Local Gourmet Guide: Senbei-jiru (Rice Cracker Soup)
Discover Aomori''s unique local cuisine including ใใในใๆฑ. A food lover''s guide to the bestโฆ
Rainy Day in Aomori: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Aomori! Discover top indoor attractions including ้ๆฃฎ็็ซ็พ่ก้คจ, โฆ
Aomori Food Guide: Apples, Senbei-jiru & Scallop Cuisine
Aomori produces most of Japan's apples. Explore the hearty senbei-jiru cracker soup, premiโฆ
Hirosaki Apple Town: Harvest Experiences in Japan's Top Apple Region
Hirosaki in Aomori is Japan's top apple-producing city. In autumn, pick apples at orchardsโฆ
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'sโฆ
Tsugaru Shamisen: The Soul-Stirring String Music of Aomori's North Country
Tsugaru shamisen, born in the Tsugaru region of Aomori, captivates with its powerful pluckโฆ
Hachinohe Morning Market and Fresh Seafood: Savoring Pacific Ocean Bounty
Hachinohe in Aomori is one of Japan's top fishing cities. From the Tatehana Wharf Morning โฆ
Hotokegaura: Mysterious Rock Formations of the Shimokita Peninsula
Hotokegaura on the Shimokita Peninsula features bizarre greenish-white tuff formations aloโฆ
Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa: Summer Festival with 23-Meter-Tall Towering Float
Held each August, Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa features 23-meter-tall, 19-ton towering illuminโฆ
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 โฆ
Natsudomari Peninsula and Mutsu Bay Oysters: Scenic Peninsula with Fresh Bay Seafood
Natsudomari Peninsula, jutting into Mutsu Bay east of Aomori City, offers rias coastline sโฆ
Sannai-Maruyama Site: Japan's Largest Jomon Settlement Brought Back to Life
Sannai-Maruyama in Aomori is Japan's largest Jomon settlement, thriving 5,900โ4,200 years โฆ
Aomori Nebuta Festival: Northeast Japan's Greatest Summer Fire Festival
Held August 2โ7, the Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the Three Great Festivals of Tohoku โฆ
Hirosaki Castle and Cherry Blossom Festival: Japan's Greatest Castle Sakura Experience
Hirosaki Castle Park in Aomori is one of Japan's finest cherry blossom spots. The late Aprโฆ
Tsugaru Railway: Winter Journey on Japan's Northernmost Stove Train
Tsugaru Railway runs coal stove-heated trains in winter โ the only remaining coal-heated tโฆ
Mt. Hakkoda: Spectacular Rime Ice and Vast Wilderness of Tohoku's Sacred Peak
Mt. Hakkoda south of Aomori City is one of the world's heaviest snowfall regions. Each seaโฆ
Kuroishi Komise and Tsugaru Kogin Embroidery: Snow Country Culture in Feudal Streetscapes
Kuroishi in Aomori preserves Edo-period wooden arcade streets (komise) that shielded pedesโฆ
Cape Tappi: Northern Gateway of Seikan Tunnel and Sayuri Ishikawa's Enka Landmark
Cape Tappi at the northern tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula hosts the Seikan Tunnel entrance, โฆ
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 clamsโฆ
Iwakisan Shrine Inner Sanctum and Mountain Pilgrimage: Mountain Faith of the Tsugaru Deity
Mt. Iwaki (1,625m) in Hirosaki, "Tsugaru Fuji," is a sacred peak. Each September's "Oyama โฆ
Hachinohe Enburi: Grand Nanbu Agricultural Rite Welcoming Spring
Hachinohe Enburi held each February is the largest agricultural rite in the Nanbu region, โฆ
Cape Shiriya Kandachi Horses: Wild Horses Thriving in Shimokita's Harsh Winter
At Cape Shiriya on the eastern tip of Shimokita Peninsula, hardy native "kandachi" horses โฆ
Takayama Inari Shrine: Thousand Torii Gates Overlooking the Sea
Takayama Inari Shrine in Tsugaru, Aomori, is a stunning power spot featuring a thousand toโฆ
Aomori Nebuta Festival โ Tohoku's Greatest Summer Celebration
Witness Tohoku's grandest summer festival as giant illuminated floats parade through Aomorโฆ
Shirakami Sanchi Beech Forest โ Trekking Through UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness
Hike through the ancient beech forests of Shirakami Sanchi, a vast UNESCO World Natural Heโฆ
Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossom Festival โ Japan's Most Beautiful Castle and Sakura
Experience the legendary Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossom Festival, where over 2,600 trees cโฆ
Shirakami Sanchi โ Trekking the World Natural Heritage Beech Forest
Trek the ancient primeval beech forests of Shirakami Sanchi, a UNESCO World Natural Heritaโฆ
Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossoms โ Japan's Oldest Castle Town Sakura
Marvel at the spectacular cherry blossoms surrounding Hirosaki Castle, one of Japan's mostโฆ
Osorezan โ The Sacred Volcanic Mountain Where Souls Gather
Explore Osorezan (Mt. Osore), one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, a haunting volcโฆ
Iwakiyama Shrine โ The Ancient Shrine of the Tsugaru Fuji
Pay respects at Iwakiyama Shrine at the foot of Mt. Iwaki, the sacred "Tsugaru Fuji" worshโฆ
Oirase Stream โ A Primeval Paradise of Moss and Crystal Waters
Walk the 14km trail along Oirase Stream, a breathtaking gorge of cascading waterfalls, ancโฆ