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Aomori
# 82   of 118 destinations
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A Nebuta Matsuri float

Aomori City in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island. This port town used to be the main departure point to Hokkaido via ferry; and, although it remains the main port for car ferries, the opening of the Seikan Undersea Railway Tunnel and the advent of cheap flights have reduced ridership and many travelers now bypass the city altogether. Today Aomori is best known for its spectacular Nebuta Matsuri summer festival.

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Aomori City
 1  Nebuta Matsuri
Summer festival featuring large lantern floats.
User rating: 94/100 (13 votes)
Visited by: 20 users
 2  Museum of Art
Interesting contemporary art museum.
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Visited by: 7 users
 3  Jomon Site
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Archaeological site from the Jomon Period.
 4  Auga Fish Market
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Fresh fish market in the city center.
Side Trips from Aomori
 1  Shimokita Hanto
Remote peninsula famed for Fear Mountain.
User rating: 93/100 (6 votes)
Visited by: 12 users
 2  Lake Towada
Caldera lake famous for autumn colors.
User rating: 90/100 (21 votes)
Visited by: 64 users
 3  Hirosaki
Former castle town in Northern Tohoku.
User rating: 80/100 (53 votes)
Visited by: 94 users

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