Area Hirosaki A castle town turned small city, Hirosaki is bigger than the rural towns most frequent in outer Aomori, but smaller than the regional capital. You’ll have to go a fair way off the beaten track..
Accommodation Hotel Crown Palais, Aomori Imogen Riethmuller Enjoy the excellent hospitality of the friendly staff at Hotel Crown Palais in Aomori, situated right in the heart of Aomori C..
Culture Hotokeguara, the Buddha Rock Shawn Swinger Hotokeguara, a hidden gem of coastline comprised of Buddha like rocks and cliffs, found out in the Western wilds of Shimokita ..
25 The Tanesashi Coast Promenade Imogen Riethmuller Spend a few hours strolling along the Tanesashi Coast Promenade in Hachinohe. Follow the Promenade over rugged cliffs, smooth beaches..
22 Aoi Umi Kōen: Sights and Sunsets Imogen Riethmuller Enjoy a summer day stroll around Aoi Umi Kōen in Aomori City. Beautiful, clear skies during the day and spectacular sunsets in..
Culture Visiting Oma: Japan's Northernmost Point Shawn Swinger Oma, the most northern point of Honshu, offers travelers a glimpse into the lives of what life is like at the edge of the worl..
Culture Ominato Nebuta 2026 Early Aug Celebrate summer with Ominato Nebuta, a unique Japanese festival; a procession of samurai and deity floats, literally in peopl..
18 Activities Snow Trekking in Aomori Justin Velgus Awone Shirakami Jyuniko Resort in Aomori offers a snow trekking experience as a separate day trip or as part of a one night ho..