Every August, massive illuminated floats parade through the streets during the Nebuta Festival. The rest of the year, Aomori offers apple orchards, the ancient Sannai-Maruyama ruins, and some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan.
What Aomori is known for
Top-rated in Aomori
Nono Hana
4.8restaurant
Modern izakaya offering a refined take on Aomori's local cuisine and sake.
Michinoku Coastal Trail
4.8nature
The Michinoku Coastal Trail is a long-distance walking trail that extends 1,025 kilometers along the Pacific coast in northern Tohoku.
Ushioyama Jinja Shrine
4.5shrine
Ushioyama Jinja Shrine is dedicated to Futsunushi no Mikoto, the Shinto deity of swords.
Coffee Marron
4.5cafe
Famous retro kissaten (coffee shop) serving thick toast and classic morning sets.
Uogashi Sushi
4.6restaurant
Standing sushi bar near the fish market offering great value sets.
Kenashitai Marshland Trail
4.6nature
The Kenashi Paradise Trail is a roughly three-hour hike on a 5.5-kilometer trail.
Sugenuma
4.6nature
Sugenuma, or Sedge Swamp, one of two artificial swamps along the trail, was once used by loggers harvesting timber nearby.
Towada Shrine
4.4shrine
Towada Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in the northern Tohoku region.