Aomori is the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island, Honshu, and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, Iwate Prefecture to the southeast, Akita Prefecture to the southwest, the Sea of Japan to the west, and Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait to the north.

Discover the top things to do in Aomori, offering pristine nature in northern Japan, thanks to Mt Osore and Iwaki, vast apple production and varied coastlines. Join one of the summer Nebuta festivals to see these large, beautiful floats.

Aomori (青森県, Aomori-ken) is the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island Honshu. The prefectural capital is Aomori City. The former regional capital city, Hirosaki, offers a nice castle which becomes one of Japan's best cherry blossom spots each spring.

Aomori (Japanese: 青森, Hepburn: Aomori, IPA: [aoꜜmoɾi]; lit. "Blue Forest"), officially Aomori City (青森市, Aomori-shi), is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan.

Aomori City (青森) in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island.

This is the official tourism guide provided by the Aomori Prefecture. There are many spots attractive to a lot of people in Aomori. These include places where you can eat fresh seafood, establishments where you can drink tasty local sakes distinctive

Aomori Prefecture produces around 60% of Japan's apples. From pruning the branches in winter to the harvest in autumn, the procrss of apple cultivation takes place almost without a break. The delicious taste of Aomori apples is the result of the passionate and diligent work of the growers.

Indeed, Aomori prefecture is absolutely worth visiting—and all year. Spend spring amid the sakura of Hirosaki Castle, summer picking apples at farms, autumn enjoying colors at Lake Towada and winter on the ski slopes of Mt. Hakkoda.

Aomori prefecture is the northernmost prefecture in Japan's Tohoku region, commanding a vast coastline stretching out north, east, and west. Aomori is known for its abundant nature, apple production, and its summertime Nebuta festivals – considered the best of …

Dec 17, 2021 · Aomori prefecture, located in the Tōhoku region of Japan, boasts a number of spectacular natural landscapes that shouldn’t be missed on a trip to the country. It’s also home to the northernmost prefectural capital city on the main Japanese island of Honshu, Aomori city.