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Apples, festivals, and the natural beauty of the northernmost tip of Honshu

Hirosaki Castle, one of the 12 remaining castle towers

Apples, festivals, and the natural beauty of the northernmost tip of Honshu

Located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, Aomori Prefecture is known for its magnificent natural beauty, including the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site, Lake Towada, and Oirase Gorge, its passionate festival culture, exemplified by the Nebuta Festival, and as Japan's number one apple producing region.

見どころ・観光スポット

Hirosaki Castle and Hirosaki Park

Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Approximately 2,600 cherry trees bloom in full bloom, and the flower rafts on the moat are also spectacular.

ベストシーズン：Spring (late April - early May)

Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge

A mystical caldera lake and a 14km mountain stream walking trail. Enjoy spectacular views in every season.

ベストシーズン：Autumn (autumn leaves) / Summer (fresh greenery)

Shirakami Mountains

A World Heritage Site, this primeval beech forest offers ample opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the area through trekking.

ベストシーズン：Summer to Autumn

Aomori Nebuta Festival

One of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, this summer festival is filled with excitement and features giant floats decorated with images of warriors and dancers.

ベストシーズン：August 2-7

Mount Hakkoda

Enjoy frost-covered trees and skiing in winter, autumn leaves in autumn, and alpine plants in summer. Take the ropeway to the top of the mountain.

ベストシーズン：All year round

Mount Osore

One of Japan's three major sacred sites. A unique landscape with the scent of sulfur and hot springs.

ベストシーズン：May to October

今の季節のおすすめ（winter）

December to March

🌸季節の見どころ

・Hakkoda's frost-covered trees
・Stove Train
・Hot Spring Tour

🎉イベント・祭り

・Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival (February)
・Lake Towada Winter Story (February)
・Hachinohe Enburi (February 17-20)

🍜旬のグルメ

・Oma tuna
・Senbei soup
・Jappa soup

💡 旅のヒント：This is a heavy snow area, so please be sure to take precautions against the cold. Pay attention to road conditions.

アクセス情報

It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori by Tohoku Shinkansen. It takes about 30 minutes by car from Aomori Airport to Aomori city. Renting a car is convenient for traveling within the prefecture.

旅のヒント

✓Renting a car is recommended to travel around the large prefecture efficiently
✓During the summer festival, you can make accommodation reservations up to one year in advance.
✓There are over 50 varieties of apples. It's fun to compare them all.
✓The dialects (Tsugaru dialect and Nanbu dialect) are difficult to understand, but interacting with the locals is also a great part of traveling.
✓An abundance of seafood and mountain produce, which pairs perfectly with local sake.