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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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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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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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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 floatโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 wโ€ฆ

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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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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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Aomori Apples the Bounty of Japan Top Apple Kingdom in Hirosaki

Aomori boasts the highest apple production in Japan. In the orchards spreading around Hiroโ€ฆ

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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 broโ€ฆ

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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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Shimokita Peninsula Osorezan and Hotokegaura Course

Visit the desolate landscape of Osorezan, one of Japan three great sacred mountains, and tโ€ฆ

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Hoshino Resort Aomoriya: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices

A hot spring resort with vast gardens where guests can immerse themselves in Aomori festivโ€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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Yagen Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access (Aomori)

A quiet secluded spring cradled in a Shimokita valley, soothed by clear mountain streams aโ€ฆ

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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 villageโ€ฆ

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Shimofuro Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

One of the northernmost hot spring towns on Honshu, a fishing port on the Tsugaru Strait wโ€ฆ

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Oirase Stream and Lake Towada Nature Walk Course

Walk the mossy rocks and clear waters of the Oirase Stream, then reach the calm surface ofโ€ฆ

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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 aโ€ฆ

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Hirosaki Castle and Park Cherry Blossom and Western Architecture Course

A relaxed day around Hirosaki Castle, the famous cherry blossom park, and the retro Westerโ€ฆ

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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 waโ€ฆ

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Owani Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)

An ancient Tsugaru hot spring town with over eight centuries of history, known for its locโ€ฆ

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Yachi Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)

One of Japan three most secluded hot springs, tucked in the Hakkoda mountains and known foโ€ฆ

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Tsuta Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Aomori)

A secluded single-inn hot spring surrounded by ancient beech forest, renowned for its rareโ€ฆ

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Asamushi Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

A scenic seaside hot spring resort overlooking Mutsu Bay, offering fresh seafood and relaxโ€ฆ

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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 bโ€ฆ

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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 historyโ€ฆ

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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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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 โ€ฆ

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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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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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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 mysteriโ€ฆ

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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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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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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 Jโ€ฆ

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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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Scenic Views๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Stunning Photo Spots in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture is one of Japan's most spectacular repositories of natural beauty.โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

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 mistaโ€ฆ

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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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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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Aomori Food Guide: Apples, Senbei-jiru & Scallop Cuisine

Aomori produces most of Japan's apples. Explore the hearty senbei-jiru cracker soup, premiโ€ฆ

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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 orchardsโ€ฆ

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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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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 pluckโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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Hotokegaura: Mysterious Rock Formations of the Shimokita Peninsula

Hotokegaura on the Shimokita Peninsula features bizarre greenish-white tuff formations aloโ€ฆ

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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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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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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 sโ€ฆ

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Sannai-Maruyama Site: Japan's Largest Jomon Settlement Brought Back to Life

Sannai-Maruyama in Aomori is Japan's largest Jomon settlement, thriving 5,900โ€“4,200 years โ€ฆ

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Aomori Nebuta Festival: Northeast Japan's Greatest Summer Fire Festival

Held August 2โ€“7, the Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the Three Great Festivals of Tohoku โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

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 Aprโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

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 tโ€ฆ

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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 seaโ€ฆ

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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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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, โ€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

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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 โ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ„๏ธ Winter

Hachinohe Enburi: Grand Nanbu Agricultural Rite Welcoming Spring

Hachinohe Enburi held each February is the largest agricultural rite in the Nanbu region, โ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ„๏ธ Winter

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 โ€ฆ

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Takayama Inari Shrine: Thousand Torii Gates Overlooking the Sea

Takayama Inari Shrine in Tsugaru, Aomori, is a stunning power spot featuring a thousand toโ€ฆ

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Aomori Nebuta Festival โ€” Tohoku's Greatest Summer Celebration

Witness Tohoku's grandest summer festival as giant illuminated floats parade through Aomorโ€ฆ

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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 Heโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

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 cโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Shirakami Sanchi โ€” Trekking the World Natural Heritage Beech Forest

Trek the ancient primeval beech forests of Shirakami Sanchi, a UNESCO World Natural Heritaโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossoms โ€” Japan's Oldest Castle Town Sakura

Marvel at the spectacular cherry blossoms surrounding Hirosaki Castle, one of Japan's mostโ€ฆ

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Osorezan โ€” The Sacred Volcanic Mountain Where Souls Gather

Explore Osorezan (Mt. Osore), one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, a haunting volcโ€ฆ

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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" worshโ€ฆ

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Oirase Stream โ€” A Primeval Paradise of Moss and Crystal Waters

Walk the 14km trail along Oirase Stream, a breathtaking gorge of cascading waterfalls, ancโ€ฆ