📝 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 foothi…
Kaiyaki Miso a Home Style Aomori Dish Cooked in a Scallop Shell
A local Aomori dish where egg is bound with dashi and miso in a large scallop shell used a…
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 float…
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 …
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 w…
Towada Barayaki a Local Favorite of Sweet Savory Beef and Onions
A Towada specialty of beef short rib and plenty of onions grilled in a sweet and savory sa…
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 m…
Aomori Apples the Bounty of Japan Top Apple Kingdom in Hirosaki
Aomori boasts the highest apple production in Japan. In the orchards spreading around Hiro…
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 bro…
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 f…
Shimokita Peninsula Osorezan and Hotokegaura Course
Visit the desolate landscape of Osorezan, one of Japan three great sacred mountains, and t…
Hoshino Resort Aomoriya
A hot spring resort with vast gardens where guests can immerse themselves in Aomori festiv…
Hakkoda Ropeway and Sukayu Onsen Course
Ride the Hakkoda Ropeway for sweeping mountain views, then soothe yourself in the great cy…
Yagen Onsen
A quiet secluded spring cradled in a Shimokita valley, soothed by clear mountain streams a…
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 village…
Shimofuro Onsen
One of the northernmost hot spring towns on Honshu, a fishing port on the Tsugaru Strait w…
Oirase Stream and Lake Towada Nature Walk Course
Walk the mossy rocks and clear waters of the Oirase Stream, then reach the calm surface of…
Furofushi Onsen
A spectacular open-air bath at the edge of the Sea of Japan, where the amber waters meet a…
Hirosaki Castle and Park Cherry Blossom and Western Architecture Course
A relaxed day around Hirosaki Castle, the famous cherry blossom park, and the retro Wester…
Dake Onsen
A three-hundred-year-old healing spring at the foot of Mount Iwaki, famed for its milky wa…
Owani Onsen
An ancient Tsugaru hot spring town with over eight centuries of history, known for its loc…
Yachi Onsen
One of Japan three most secluded hot springs, tucked in the Hakkoda mountains and known fo…
Tsuta Onsen
A secluded single-inn hot spring surrounded by ancient beech forest, renowned for its rare…
Asamushi Onsen
A scenic seaside hot spring resort overlooking Mutsu Bay, offering fresh seafood and relax…
Sukayu Onsen
A celebrated hot spring in the heart of Mount Hakkoda, famed for its vast hinoki-cypress b…
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 history…
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, draw…
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 …
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. To…
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 Fa…
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 mysteri…
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 e…
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 t…
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 J…
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 histo…
Aomori Winter Travel: Hakkoda Snow Trees, Hirosaki Castle & Lake Towada
青森の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。八甲田山樹氷・弘前城雪燈籠まつり・十和田湖冬物語など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Aomori Autumn Foliage 2026: Oirase Gorge, Mt. Hakkoda & Tsutanuma
青森の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。奥入瀬渓流・蔦沼・八甲田山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Aomori Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Aomori. Spring sakura viewing guide wi…
Aomori Local Gourmet Guide: Senbei-jiru (Rice Cracker Soup)
Discover Aomori''s unique local cuisine including せんべい汁. A food lover''s guide to the best…
Rainy Day in Aomori: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Aomori! Discover top indoor attractions including 青森県立美術館, …
Aomori Food Guide: Apples, Senbei-jiru & Scallop Cuisine
Aomori produces most of Japan's apples. Explore the hearty senbei-jiru cracker soup, premi…
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 orchards…
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's…
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 pluck…
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 …
Hotokegaura: Mysterious Rock Formations of the Shimokita Peninsula
Hotokegaura on the Shimokita Peninsula features bizarre greenish-white tuff formations alo…
Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa: Summer Festival with 23-Meter-Tall Towering Float
Held each August, Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa features 23-meter-tall, 19-ton towering illumin…
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 …
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 s…
Sannai-Maruyama Site: Japan's Largest Jomon Settlement Brought Back to Life
Sannai-Maruyama in Aomori is Japan's largest Jomon settlement, thriving 5,900–4,200 years …
Aomori Nebuta Festival: Northeast Japan's Greatest Summer Fire Festival
Held August 2–7, the Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the Three Great Festivals of Tohoku …
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 Apr…
Tsugaru Railway: Winter Journey on Japan's Northernmost Stove Train
Tsugaru Railway runs coal stove-heated trains in winter — the only remaining coal-heated t…
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 sea…
Kuroishi Komise and Tsugaru Kogin Embroidery: Snow Country Culture in Feudal Streetscapes
Kuroishi in Aomori preserves Edo-period wooden arcade streets (komise) that shielded pedes…
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, …
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 clams…
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 …
Hachinohe Enburi: Grand Nanbu Agricultural Rite Welcoming Spring
Hachinohe Enburi held each February is the largest agricultural rite in the Nanbu region, …
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 …
Takayama Inari Shrine: Thousand Torii Gates Overlooking the Sea
Takayama Inari Shrine in Tsugaru, Aomori, is a stunning power spot featuring a thousand to…
Aomori Nebuta Festival — Tohoku's Greatest Summer Celebration
Witness Tohoku's grandest summer festival as giant illuminated floats parade through Aomor…
Shirakami Sanchi Beech Forest — Trekking Through UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness
Hike through the ancient beech forests of Shirakami Sanchi, a vast UNESCO World Natural He…
Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossom Festival — Japan's Most Beautiful Castle and Sakura
Experience the legendary Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossom Festival, where over 2,600 trees c…
Shirakami Sanchi — Trekking the World Natural Heritage Beech Forest
Trek the ancient primeval beech forests of Shirakami Sanchi, a UNESCO World Natural Herita…
Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossoms — Japan's Oldest Castle Town Sakura
Marvel at the spectacular cherry blossoms surrounding Hirosaki Castle, one of Japan's most…
Osorezan — The Sacred Volcanic Mountain Where Souls Gather
Explore Osorezan (Mt. Osore), one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, a haunting volc…
Iwakiyama Shrine — The Ancient Shrine of the Tsugaru Fuji
Pay respects at Iwakiyama Shrine at the foot of Mt. Iwaki, the sacred "Tsugaru Fuji" worsh…
Oirase Stream — A Primeval Paradise of Moss and Crystal Waters
Walk the 14km trail along Oirase Stream, a breathtaking gorge of cascading waterfalls, anc…