Aomori Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Aomori Nebuta

Aomori Nebuta, Aomori

 lowailing138 Says:  August 2nd - 7thElaborately, colourfully decorated giant floats, pulled and pushed by tens of people, peraded around the city centre.This is the largest festival in Aomori, attracted people from far and wide. 

Nebuta Matsuri

Nebuta Matsuri, Aomori

 Teledude Says:  If you have a chance in August, head to the Nebuta Matsuri. It's a huge parade of handmade giant paper floats. Most have a warrior theme to them. As with any festival in Japan, there will be plenty of food, beverages, and stalls where you can buy just about anything. Also... 

Hanami season at Hirosaki-Jo

Hanami season at Hirosaki-Jo, Aomori

 Teledude Says:  Hanami in Japan is not to be missed! This is the quintessential Japanese tradition. Anywhere you go is absolutely fantastic and even the smallest little hamlet is likely to have a big do during this brief time. Hanami means cherry blossom viewing and the Japanese have this... 

SHIRAKAMI AREA

SHIRAKAMI AREA, Aomori

 hassy Says:  There is one of world haritage area.A report is necessary to climb a mountain in interior. Anyone can go a walk course of 120 minutes. Autumn is the best.I went after studying in a visitor center ,gate of corce to a anmon waterfall. 

SANNAIMARUYAMA park

SANNAIMARUYAMA park, Aomori

 hassy Says:  It is a maximum-scale antiquity in Japan. 

If you are into jacuzzies,...

If you are into jacuzzies,..., Aomori

 BellaMora Says:  If you are into jacuzzies, you've got to try the Onsens (hot baths). It'll be an experience you'll never forget.If you dont mind being nude in a crowd, its for you. I probably cant post the pictures but I'll describe it for you. Imagine a jacuzzi with scenery like a lake,... 

Hotels  

Hotel Route Inn Aomori

 1 Review and 12 Opinions  Good hotel with reasonable facilities, including a good communal bath. Buffet breakfast was also... 

Hachinohe Grand Hotel

 1 Review and 7 Opinions  Good hotel in Aomori, about 40 minutes drive from the Misawa Airport. Very nice staff, a great help... 

Restaurants  

Can't remember the name sorry: Woodfired Pizza/Italian

Can't remember the name sorry: Woodfired Pizza/Italian, Aomori

 Teledude Says:  The food was very good but the portions were Japanese size, that is to say they were tiny! We ordered the Lazagna, mixed grilled veggies, Pizza, spicy penne and some deserts...all were very small portions but very tasty, well the Lazagna was just OK really. Italian... 

Transportation  

Bullet Train

Bullet Train, Aomori

 salisbury3933 Says:  As of the end of 2010, Aomori is now connected to Tokyo by the bullet train. The Shinkansen network now extends from Kagoshima in the south to Shin-Aomori in the north, a distance of over 2000km. 

Traveling Tohoku

Traveling Tohoku, Aomori

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  Traveling through the Tohoku region can be as rewarding as it is frustrating. The area certainly holds many hidden delights but they remain troublesome to get to. Actually many locals will be ill informed of what their town has to offer and it will taking some real sleuthing... 

Traveling on the Shinkansen.

Traveling on the Shinkansen., Aomori

 Sharrie Says:  It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins by the Hatsukari LEX (Limited Express) from Morioka to Aomori. This train ends at Hakodate which is another 2 hours from Aomori.About 5 hours by Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo.Tohoku JR Bus.It takes about 2+ hours from Aomori to Oirase (Nenokuchi)... 

Local Customs  

"Ekiben" Rail Station Box Lunch

"Ekiben" Rail Station Box Lunch, Aomori

 RoseAmano Says:  This is similar to "ikameshi" cuisine native to nearby Hakodate across the strait in Hokkaido. "Ikameshi" is boiled squid stuffed with rice boiled in squid broth. On the other side is broth-flavoured rice topped with steamed scallops sprinked with "ikura" salmon eggs, with... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Web Resources.

Web Resources., Aomori

 Sharrie Says:  OFFICIAL WEBSITES:AOMORI PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT CULTURE & TOURISM PROMOTION DIVISION: Pref.Aomori.jp.AOMORI APTI.NET: Apti.Net.Pref.Aomori.jp.HIROSAKI CITY: Aomori.jp. 

Tourist Traps  

Coffee of Oirase.

Coffee of Oirase., Aomori

 Sharrie Says:  Coffee of Oirase. Thought it's refreshing to have a drink named after a place. Taste ok but nothing great. Just something to capture the attention of tourists, I guess. Same price as all the other canned coffee. 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Terrible Mountain

The Terrible Mountain, Aomori

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  No trip to Aomori prefecture would complete without a visit Osore-zan, the terrible mountain. So called because of its dismal surroundings, this is truly a place that is an eerie spectacle. The mountain is a dormant volcano so the landscape is charred and dead. The foul... 

Favorites  

Nebuta festival.

Nebuta festival., Aomori

 InnerValley Says:

In the apple field?D

In the apple field?D, Aomori

 InnerValley Says:

The Nebuta Festival. Gotta...

The Nebuta Festival. Gotta..., Aomori

 BellaMora Says:  The Nebuta Festival. Gotta see it! 

I went there with my sister as...

I went there with my sister as..., Aomori

 bearsister Says:  I went there with my sister as a day trip. It's a nice place for relax and walk around. 

The Place

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TRAVEL to ancient JAPAN

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 There is Sandai Maruyama old burial mound. about 20 minutes from Aomori Station by car. I reproduce remains of ancient Jomon period. A volunteer guide does explanation of remains. I can eat the... 

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Aomori

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 I've been up to Aomori visiting friends a few tiems now. Both in summer and winter. It's a beautiful area where you can still see some of the real old Japan. Loads of great festivals, tasty... 

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Sharrie's Aomori Momiji

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 This was my 3rd Day in the Tohoku region. Tohoku essentially is made up of 6 prefectures north of Tokyo (Akita, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata & Fukushima Pref.). Known for its numerous hot springs &... 

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BellaMora's Aomori Page

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 The Nebuta Festival is so wild. The beautiful floats are amazingly decorated. Not even the Fiesta in San Antonio could compare to these floats. Then at night they are lit up. Then, there is a water...... 

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Fish?!?

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 I like Aomori because it's not as busy as Tokyo. It is a fish port and you can see different kinds of fresh fish. It is located in the northern part of Japan and it is close to Hokkaido. Enjoy your... 

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