Aomori Prefecture

Northernmost prefecture on Honshu

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.

Top destinations in Aomori

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  • 1
    Towada•
    Caldera lake famous for autumn colors.
    4.0
    ★★★★★
    381
  • 2
    Shimokita Hanto•
    Remote peninsula famed for Fear Mountain.
    3.9
    ★★★★★
    153
  • 3
    Hirosaki•
    Former castle town in Northern Tohoku.
    3.7
    ★★★★★
    464
  • 4
    Shirakami Sanchi
    Mountain range with virgin beech forests.
    3.9
    ★★★★★
    118
  • 5
    Aomori
    City best known for its Nebuta Matsuri.
    3.5
    ★★★★★
    808

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Links and Resources

English

Aomori Prefectural Government

Official website.
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