Aomori City: Top Attractions to Visit, Aomori, Japan

Discover Aomori鈥檚 gigantic and vibrantly-coloured Nebuta festival floats while visiting the city鈥檚 fabulous sights.

Famous for its paper lantern-lit聽Nebuta Festival,聽northern Honshu Island鈥檚 Aomori seems sleepy and more relaxed than other Japanese cities. Especially after 7 pm. But don鈥檛 be deceived. One of the most famous festivals in Japan, the Nebuta Festival is a magnet for 3 million visitors yearly, to the T艒hoku region鈥檚 city of Aomori.

Tonight, a much rowdier and younger busload of locals arrived but it鈥檚 good to see people in the city. Since the 2010 construction of the Shinkansen聽(bullet train) station, Aomori has become quieter, except during the famous summer festival. The Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hakodate bypasses Aomori.

Receiving one of the most snowfalls in the world averaging around 8.5 metres (28 feet) of snow each year, visiting Aomori in April proves much cooler than Honshu Island鈥檚 more southern destinations.

With over 700 kilometres of trekking trails, Aomori is a great base to start your trek. Enjoy the laid-back pace of this city (aside from festival time), as it鈥檚 not as crazy as the more frequented Japanese cities. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Aomori City: Top Attractions to Visit
Guide Location: Japan » Aomori
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Palmer
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