Aomori

Aomori, Hirosaki

Aomori is where culture and nature beautifully come together. The famous Nebuta Festival lights up the city each summer, while Mount Hakkoda and Lake Towada provide stunning views year-round. Savor fresh apples, seafood, and local dishes as you experience the warmth and spirit of northern Japan.

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A-Factory

Just a 2-minute walk from Aomori Station, this complex features restaurants, shops, and a cider factory. Here you can find a wide variety of Aomori souvenirs that will make your trip even more memorable. This video features not only the highlighted spots but also other tourist attractions around Aomori Prefecture. Please note that this video was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, visitors can enjoy sightseeing without wearing masks.

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Mutsu City

The night view seen from Mt. Kamabuse Observation Deck resembles a butterfly adorned with jewels spreading its wings. It has been selected as one of the "Japan's Top 100 Night Views" and designated as a "Japan Night View Heritage Site."

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Nebuta Warasse Museum

Nebuta Warasse Museum

Nebuta House “Wa Rasse” – Aomori City Cultural and Tourist Exchange Center Step into the world of the Aomori Nebuta Festival at this dynamic cultural facility. Wa Rasse showcases the history, artistry, and excitement of the festival, offering visitors a truly immersive experience where you can feel the spirit and beauty of Nebuta up close. This video features not only the highlighted spots but also other tourist attractions around Aomori Prefecture. Please note that this video was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, visitors can enjoy sightseeing without wearing masks.

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Sannai-Maruyama Site

Sannai-Maruyama Site

The Sannai-Maruyama Site is a large settlement from the Early to Middle Jomon period (about 5,900–4,200 years ago), discovered during excavations in 1992. In 2021, it was inscribed as one of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan (Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku) on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This video features not only the highlighted spots but also other tourist attractions around Aomori Prefecture. Please note that this video was produced during the COVID-22 pandemic. Currently, visitors can enjoy sightseeing without wearing masks.

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Aomori City

Aomori City is abundant in diverse and attractive tourism resources, including the beautiful nature of the Hakkoda Mountains and Mutsu Bay, the rich and varied cuisine fostered by this abundant environment, the globally renowned Aomori Nebuta Festival, Jomon Period ruins such as the Sannai-Maruyama Site, and hot springs.

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Mutsu Bay

This is a long course, totaling approximately 270 km, that circumnavigates the coastline of Mutsu Bay. We recommend starting and finishing in Aomori City and spending several days exploring a diverse range of scenery, from photogenic spots and fishing/farming village landscapes to various townscapes, all while enjoying local cuisine. Railway lines run along the course, making bike transport (Rinkō) easy, allowing cyclists to arrange the itinerary to match their preferences and skill level. Enjoy cycling while experiencing Aomori's scenery, culture, nature, and gourmet food.

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Mutsu City

The night view seen from Mt. Kamabuse Observation Deck resembles a butterfly adorned with jewels spreading its wings. It has been selected as one of the "Japan's Top 100 Night Views" and designated as a "Japan Night View Heritage Site."

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Sannohe Town

Sannohe Town is a historic town that flourished as a castle town during the Warring States period. Visitors can enjoy historical tours of old highways and the castle town, visits to shrines and temples, and a unique town walk to see the stone statues of "11 Piki no Neko" (11 Cats), characters from the popular picture books by Noboru Baba, a cartoonist who hailed from the town.

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Hashikami Town

Hashikami Town in southeastern Aomori Prefecture is appealing for its rich natural environment of mountains and sea. Mt. Hashikami, the town's signature peak, is famous for its approximately 20,000 natural azalea bushes that bloom brilliantly from May to June. From the summit, you can enjoy a grand panorama overlooking the Pacific Ocean, making it ideal for climbing and outdoor activities. The coastline is part of the Sanriku Fukko (Reconstruction) National Park and is known as the place in Aomori Prefecture where the sunrise can be seen the earliest. Furthermore, the town's specialties, such as the flavorful Hashikami Wase Soba (early-ripening...

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Imabetsu Town

Imabetsu Town, located near the tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, is a town rich in nature and traditional performing arts, facing the Tsugaru Strait. Its greatest appeal is the spirited local performing art, "Arama" (Wild Horse), designated as an Aomori Prefectural Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The Arama Festival, held annually in early August, is the town's most exciting event. Scenic spots include Koyazaki, part of the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park, which boasts a magnificent coastline and the beautiful view of the Koyazaki Lighthouse, where visitors can also enjoy camping. Additionally, you can visit the entrance plaza of the...

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Aomori Prefecture

Aomori Prefecture

Aomori is where culture and nature beautifully come together. The famous Nebuta Festival lights up the city each summer, while Mount Hakkoda and Lake Towada provide stunning views year-round. Savor fresh apples, seafood, and local dishes as you experience the warmth and spirit of northern Japan.

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Hirosaki City

Hirosaki City is known for the cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle, its historic architecture, and its beautiful four seasons. As a major apple-producing region, the city offers plenty of delicious sweets, and visitors can enjoy festivals and leisurely strolls through its charming streets.

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Hachinohe City

Hachinohe City, located in southeastern Aomori Prefecture, is a charming port town known for its fresh seafood and rich natural scenery. You can enjoy local gourmet delights at the Tatehana Wharf Morning Market, one of the largest morning markets in Japan, as well as in the nostalgic atmosphere of the Hachinohe Yokocho alleyways. At Tanesashi Coast, part of Sanriku Fukko National Park, visitors can stroll along beautiful grassy shorelines and scenic walking trails. Kabushima, famous as a breeding site for black-tailed gulls, is also a popular spot. Hachinohe is a destination where history, nature, and food come together.

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Hachinohe Yatai Village – Miroku Yokocho

Hachinohe Yatai Village – Miroku Yokocho

Hachinohe City is home to eight retro-style alleyways that retain the nostalgic charm of the Showa era. Among them, this yatai (food stall) village is known as Miroku Yokocho, a name derived from its location connecting Mikka-machi (3rd Street) and Muika-machi (6th Street) — hence “3–6 (Mi–Roku).” Popular with both locals and visitors, the alley is lined with 26 small food stalls, creating a lively atmosphere where people gather to enjoy drinks, local dishes, and warm conversations.

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Imabetsu Town

Imabetsu Town, located near the tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, is a town rich in nature and traditional performing arts, facing the Tsugaru Strait. Its greatest appeal is the spirited local performing art, "Arama" (Wild Horse), designated as an Aomori Prefectural Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The Arama Festival, held annually in early August, is the town's most exciting event. Scenic spots include Koyazaki, part of the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park, which boasts a magnificent coastline and the beautiful view of the Koyazaki Lighthouse, where visitors can also enjoy camping. Additionally, you can visit the entrance plaza of the...

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Hashikami Town

Hashikami Town in southeastern Aomori Prefecture is appealing for its rich natural environment of mountains and sea. Mt. Hashikami, the town's signature peak, is famous for its approximately 20,000 natural azalea bushes that bloom brilliantly from May to June. From the summit, you can enjoy a grand panorama overlooking the Pacific Ocean, making it ideal for climbing and outdoor activities. The coastline is part of the Sanriku Fukko (Reconstruction) National Park and is known as the place in Aomori Prefecture where the sunrise can be seen the earliest. Furthermore, the town's specialties, such as the flavorful Hashikami Wase Soba (early-ripening...

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Sannohe Town

Sannohe Town is a historic town that flourished as a castle town during the Warring States period. Visitors can enjoy historical tours of old highways and the castle town, visits to shrines and temples, and a unique town walk to see the stone statues of "11 Piki no Neko" (11 Cats), characters from the popular picture books by Noboru Baba, a cartoonist who hailed from the town.

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Mt. Kamabuse

The Mt. Kamabuse Observation Deck has been selected as one of the "Japan's Top 100 Night Views." The night scene viewed from here is incredibly romantic. Because it resembles a gorgeous swallowtail butterfly spreading its wings and taking flight, it is nicknamed the "Swallowtail Butterfly of Light," and its beauty is said to make it the finest night view in the Tohoku region.

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Hotokegaura

A multitude of pale green, strangely shaped rocks line the coast for 2 km. This natural art, carved by the rough winter seas, transforms into a paradise-like shore—befitting the name "Hotokegaura" (Buddha's Shore)—when viewed during the calm summer sea. The contrast between the highly transparent emerald green sea and the ivory-colored clusters of strange rocks is beautiful, resembling an entrance to paradise. This is no coincidence: it is said that Hotokegaura is the place where the deceased stop when they journey to the next world or return to this one. Each unique rock formation is named based on the image...

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Mutsu City

The night view seen from Mt. Kamabuse Observation Deck resembles a butterfly adorned with jewels spreading its wings. It has been selected as one of the "Japan's Top 100 Night Views" and designated as a "Japan Night View Heritage Site."

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Aomori Apple

Apples from Aomori Prefecture rank first in Japan for both production volume and cultivation area. This position has remained unchallenged for over 100 years. Furthermore, Aomori is not only a major production center but is also world-leading in terms of quality. They are highly praised as "The World's Tastiest Aomori Apples!"

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Mutsu Bay

This is a long course, totaling approximately 270 km, that circumnavigates the coastline of Mutsu Bay. We recommend starting and finishing in Aomori City and spending several days exploring a diverse range of scenery, from photogenic spots and fishing/farming village landscapes to various townscapes, all while enjoying local cuisine. Railway lines run along the course, making bike transport (Rinkō) easy, allowing cyclists to arrange the itinerary to match their preferences and skill level. Enjoy cycling while experiencing Aomori's scenery, culture, nature, and gourmet food.

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