AOMORI (青森) - TOHOKU
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Aomori (青森) is located in the northern most part of Honshu Island. Its capital is Aomori city.
Aomori (青森) is located in the northern most part of Honshu Island. Its capital is Aomori city.
| Sightseeing Spots in Aomori | ||
| Shirakami Sanchi | Lake Towada | Oirase Stream |
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| Mt. Hakkoda | Mt. Osore | Mt. Iwaki |
| Hirosaki Castle | Tsugaru Peninsula | Shimokita Peninsula |
| Kaidan Kokudo Route 339 |
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| Festivals in Aomori | ||
| Aomori Nebuta Festival | ||
 One of the three largest festivals in the Tohoku region takes place from August 2 to 7 in the city of Aomori. Enjoy the parade of huge lanterns in the shape of samurai warriors and participate in the festival as haneto (dancers) to have lots of fun! Nebuta Travel Guide |
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| Onsen (Hot springs) in Aomori | ||
| Sukayu Onsen | ||
Fast Fact - Aomori
Aomori is divided in east and west regions by the Ouu Mountain Range, which slices down through the center of Aomori.It is cool and characterized by short summers and long winters. You might feel that Aomori is a deserted place; however, it is charming and has a atmosphere where Japan's good old time remains. On top of that, it has some world heritage sites, the Shirakami Mountain Range, Lake Towada, natural beauty, fresh fish markets and onsens (hot springs) in abundance.
Aomori prefecture is also famous for Nebuta Festivals which take place all over the places, however the Nebuta Festival in Aomori City is especially famous.
Explore the corners of the narrow roads to the deep north!!
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