Aomori
About This Destination
Aomori sits at the northern tip of Honshu, famous for its magnificent Nebuta Matsuri summer festival featuring enormous illuminated paper floats paraded through the streets. The surrounding region produces Japan's finest apples and offers access to pristine nature including the alpine beauty of the Shirakami Mountains and the mystical Lake Towada. In winter, the city transforms with heavy snowfall while nearby ski resorts and hot springs beckon visitors from across the country.
Location
Prefecture: Aomori
Address: Aomori, Japan
Nearest Station: Shin-Aomori Station
Best time to visit: Early August for the Nebuta Festival; winter brings heavy snow and excellent seafood to this northern port
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Accepted
Food Options: Aomori is apple country, try fresh apple juice, apple pie, and apple cider everywhere. The Furukawa Fish Market serves nokke-don, a build-your-own seafood bowl. Fresh scallops from Mutsu Bay, Oma maguro tuna (Japan's most prized), and senbei-jiru cracker soup are local specialties.
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Aomori, Aomori
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I travel to Aomori from Tokyo?
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori in about 3 hours (around ¥17,670). From Shin-Aomori, transfer to the JR Ou Line for one stop to reach Aomori Station.
What is Aomori famous for?
Aomori is famous for the Nebuta Matsuri (August 2-7), with its giant illuminated floats, and for being Japan's top apple producer. It also offers fresh seafood at the Furukawa Fish Market and the UNESCO-listed Sannai-Maruyama Jomon site.
When can I see the Nebuta floats and how much is the museum?
The Nebuta Matsuri parades run during the festival from August 2 to 7. To see the floats year-round, visit the Nebuta Museum WA-RASSE, where admission is ¥620 for adults.
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