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Oirase Stream Aomori is the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island Honshu. Prefectural capital is Aomori City. The former regional capital city, Hirosaki, offers a nice castle which becomes a major cherry blossom viewing spot each spring.

Attractions

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 (20 votes) Visited by: 60 users  3  Hirosaki Former castle town in Northern Tohoku. User rating: 80/100 (51 votes) Visited by: 90 users  4  Aomori City best known for its Nebuta Matsuri. User rating: 83/100 (22 votes) Visited by: 37 users  5  Shirakami Sanchi Mountain range with virgin beech forests. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 4 users

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English Links

Aomori Prefectural Government Official English website.

City Links

Aomori: Aomori City Hirosaki: Hirosaki City Misawa: Misawa City