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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.

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

Hearty and affordable: Local comfort foods of Aomori: more

Aomori’s Exciting Fire Festivals: more

Beautiful and unique local crafts of Aomori: more

Tsugaru shamisen, Aomori’s very own “hard-rocking” folk music with a unique history: more

The Symbiotic Forest, World Natural Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi: more

Luxury Aomori: more

Top Aomori Photography Locations By A Pro: more

Gourmet Guide: Discover Aomori’s Food Culture: more

Michelin Green Guide Spots: Aomori: more

A journey to Jomon-World Heritage Sannai Maruyama Site: more

Eat and compare branded tuna in Aomori Prefecture!: more

Osorezan (Mount Osore), one of the most sacred places in Japan: more

Artistic Aomori: more

Hirosaki Cherry Blossoms are a Must-See: more

A Trip Discovering Aomori’s Autumn Leaves: more

The Story of the Best Apples in Japan: more