Hosts many festivals throughout the seasons
Whether you're exploring the untouched mountain forests of UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi, admiring the expansive Lake Towada, skiing in the Hakkoda mountains, or mountain climbing at Mount Iwaki, Aomori is a paradise for nature-lovers. The prefectural capital of Aomori City, the Pacific port of Hachinohe, and the attractive streets of Hirosaki compliment Aomori's abundant nature. Together with Goshogawara and Aomori City, Hirosaki hosts a major summer festival, as well a famous cherry blossom festival in the spring.
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Whether you're exploring the untouched mountain forests of UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi, admiring the expansive Lake Towada, skiing in the Hakkoda mountains, or mountain climbing at Mount Iwaki, Aomori is a paradise for nature-lovers. The prefectural capital of Aomori City, the Pacific port of Hachinohe, and the attractive streets of Hirosaki compliment Aomori's abundant nature. Together with Goshogawara and Aomori City, Hirosaki hosts a major summer festival, as well a famous cherry blossom festival in the spring.
