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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.

Attractions

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. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 7 users  3  Jomon Site User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 7 users Archaeological site from the Jomon Period.  4  Auga Fish Market User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 4 users 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

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Aomori. About transportation in Japan

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English Links

Aomori City Official English website.

Japanese Links

Aomori City Official website.