Introducing 5 attractions of Aomori prefecture in Japan
When it comes to traveling to Japan, Tokyo, Okinawa and Hokkaido are popular, but there are many other attractive areas in Japan.
In this article, I would like to introduce the attractiveness of “Aomori Prefecture” located in the Tohoku region.
What is Aomori Prefecture?
Aomori Prefecture is located in the northernmost point of the Japanese archipelago and is a prefecture with a population of about 1.2 million. Summers are relatively cool, winters are cold enough to snow, and the changing seasons are clear, so you can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons.
Now, let me introduce you to the five attractions of Aomori Prefecture.
Recommended points ①Nature
Aomori Prefecture is a place rich in nature surrounded by lush mountains and the sea.
You will undoubtedly be fascinated by the scenery that you cannot see in the city.
Also, it is a real pleasure for Aomori that you can enjoy the scenery of each season.
Recommended points ②Festivals
In Aomori Prefecture, there is a festival called Nebuta Festival, which is said to be the largest festival in Tohoku.
A huge statue called “Nebuta” is pulled by a truck, and the people called “Haneto” keep dancing while yelling “Russell, Russell”.
Every year, 3 million tourists from all over the country visit Aomori Prefecture to see the power of this Nebuta Festival.
Let’s get excited at the Nebuta Festival in Aomori this summer!!
Recommended points ③Fresh seafood
The most famous tuna in Japan, known as the biggest consumer of tuna, is “Oma Tuna”.
Oma is a town located in the northern part of Aomori prefecture, and the tuna caught in Oma town is called “Oma tuna”.
Oma tuna is a fish with a very high trading value because it is not only “delicious!”, But also is sent to the market in a fresh and scratch-free state by the traditional technique of fishermen.
At the Tokyo Toyosu Market in 2019, one tuna from Oma was traded for 333.6 million yen, which became a hot topic.
In addition to tuna, you can also enjoy fresh fish and shellfish such as scallops, squids, and flatfish.
Recommended points ④Hot spring
Aomori Prefecture is well-known for its hot spring.
The number of hot spring baths per 100,000 population is 23.7, which is the largest number in Japan.
There are hot springs everywhere in Aomori prefecture so that you can rest your body on the way home from the hot springs!
In addition, you can enjoy hot springs in Aomori for about 500 yen, while the bathing fee in Tokyo is about 1000 yen.
Recommended points ⑤Hirosaki Castle and Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
Hirosaki Castle, located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, has about 50 types of cherry blossoms and about 2,600 cherry trees. The Sakura Festival will be held during Golden Week, and the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom!
Every year, 2 million tourists from Japan and abroad visit Hirosaki City to see Hirosaki Castle and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
The attractiveness of the cherry blossoms around Hirosaki Castle is that you can see the elegant scenery integrated with the historical buildings.
