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History and traditions rooted in the region. Food and culture that continue to be loved.
Beautiful nature that has been protected ... Let's go on a thrilling journey to find the glittering charms scattered in Aomori.

Questions and answers about problems you may encounter in your trip: more

Aomori’s Amazing Onsens: more

Asamushi Onsen, a Unique Seaside Hot-Spring Resort Packed with Charm: more

Aomori in Winter: An Unforgettable Travel Experience: more

Recommended Cafés and Coffee Shops: Aomori City Edition: more

Idyllic landscapes of seasonal flowers and fun for all ages with hands-on activities at Risoukyo in Towada City: more

Nebuta or Neputa? No matter how it’s pronounced, Aomori Prefecture’s summer float festivals bring the excitement!: more

Aomori Prefecture’s must-see firework displays delight viewers all year round!: more

Taste the difference! Fresh fruit-picking experiences in Aomori: more

Have it “your way” in Aomori! The top spots for seafood lovers who want to customize, not compromise: more

Convenient service to and from Aomori Airport with reasonable fixed-rate taxis: more

Plan your Aomori road trip!: Recommended driving routes for sightseeing in the Shimokita and Nambu areas; more

Plan your Aomori road trip!: Recommended driving routes for sightseeing in the Tsugaru area; more

Aomori’s most beautiful spots decked out in fresh greenery: more

More than just apples!? A fruit lover’s paradise in Aomori: more

A winter wonderland! Must-visit attractions in Aomori during the snowy season: more

Aomori’s unique local products: —The perfect souvenirs of your Aomori trip!; more

Travelogue: Enjoying the Colors and Flavors of Autumn in Hirosaki: By Lillian Androphy; more

Be amazed by Aomori’s natural splendor reflected in the prefecture’s most stunning lakes and ponds: more

Discover Aomori’s Historic Architecture: more

Get in touch with nature at Aomori’s scenic campsites!: more

Hirosaki, a coffee hotspot?! The city’s café culture and its surprising history: more

Aomori by Rail: Three unique train experiences to enjoy in Aomori Prefecture: more

Explore the great outdoors in Japan’s hiking paradise, Aomori!: more

A Tale of Two Peninsulas: Unforgettable Vistas Await You in Aomori’s Most Far-Flung Regions: more

Cherry Blossoms, Apple Blossoms, Peonies, Azaleas, and More! Spring Blooms with Beautiful Colors in Aomori: more

Travelogue: Encounters with Nature and Science in Misawa and Shimokita: By Lillian Androphy; more

Airport Shared-Ride Taxis: more

Experience Report: A Stay at Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya in Misawa: By Lillian Androphy; more

Take a Ramen Tour of Aomori!: more

Enjoy nature’s ultimate spa experience at Aomori’s onsens: more

Not just “Nebuta”: Colorful and energetic summer festivals of Aomori: more

Enjoy beautiful architecture and tasty refreshments at the same time! Four cafés in the heart of Aomori’s cultural and historic locales: more

Aomori's Amazing Products: more

Get hands-on with local crafts! Aomori craft-making experiences: more

Sampling the best of Aomori’s brewed beverages: Sake and apple cider: more

Shrines, temples, and churches: Spiritual sites of the Tsugaru area: more

Towada & Oirase Travelogue, Day 2: Purified by Rushing Waters: By Lillian Androphy; more

Towada & Oirase Travelogue, Day 1: Lakeside Reverie: By Lillian Androphy; more

Stunning vistas: Aomori’s most picturesque scenery: more