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Local name: 青森市 Population: 276.6 thous. (2019)Area: 318.38 mi²Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°49'38"N, 140°44'17"E
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Aomori Top Attractions

Aomori Attractions - What to See and Explore

Aomori offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, Aoimori Park, Aomori City Forestry Museum, Gappo Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • nebuta museum wa rasse aomori
    Museum • Architecture • Art museum

    Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

    The Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse is a city-owned museum near Aomori Station in the city of Aomori in northern Japan. It displays a revolving exhibit of four Nebuta floats from the most recent Aomori Nebuta Matsuri summer festival, alongside media related to the festival. The museum opened in January 2011.

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    Park

    Aoimori Park

    Aoimori Park is a 1.8-hectare urban park in the central district of Aomori Prefecture's capital city, Aomori in northern Japan. Acting as an urban green space in the city's dense administrative district, it features various themed landscapes. It has been maintained by the prefectural government of Aomori since its opening in 1985.

  • aomori city forestry museum
    Museum

    Aomori City Forestry Museum

    The Aomori City Forestry Museum is a natural history museum located in the city of Aomori in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The museum focuses primarily on the forest ecosystems of Aomori Prefecture and the history of the lumber industry in the prefecture, though other unrelated exhibits are also maintained.

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    Park

    Gappo Park

    Gappo Park is an urban park in the city of Aomori, Japan, located in the eastern part of the city. Major features of the park include a public beach on Aomori Bay, various decorative trees, and the Aomori City Baseball Stadium.

  • sannai maruyama site aomori
    Archaeological site • Historical place

    Sannai-Maruyama Site

    The Sannai-Maruyama Site is an archaeological site and museum located in the Maruyama and Yasuta neighborhoods to the southwest of central Aomori in Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, containing the ruins of a very large Jōmon period settlement.

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    Bridge

    Aomori Bay Bridge

    The Aomori Bay Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed in order to alleviate cargo ship traffic. It is a very notable part of Aomori's skyline.

  • seiryu ji aomori
    Monuments and statues • Temple

    Seiryū-ji

    Seiryū-ji is a Kōyasan Betsuin located in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture. The temple was founded by a Great Acharya Ryūkou Oda, who later built Shōwa Daibutsu in 1984. Roughly 21.35 meters in height, it is the tallest seated bronze figure of Buddha in Japan.

  • aomori museum of art
    Museum • Art gallery • Art museum

    Aomori Museum of Art

    The Aomori Museum of Art is a museum in Aomori, Japan, opened in July 2006. It is located near Sannai-Maruyama Site, which the museum's design takes inspiration from in its partially-buried structure.

  • munakata shiko memorial museum of art aomori
    Museum • Art museum

    Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art

    The Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art is a museum located in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It features works from Shikō Munakata, a woodblock printmaker who was born in Aomori City. The museum was opened in 1975.

  • aomori prefectural museum
    Museum

    Aomori Prefectural Museum

    The Aomori Prefectural Museum is a museum located in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The museum has a collection of artifacts from the Jōmon Period, as well as exhibits detailing Aomori's culture and history. The museum opened in 1973.

  • aomori museum of history
    Museum • History museum

    Aomori Museum of History

    Aomori Museum of History opened in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, in 2015. Formerly the Michinoku Traditional Wooden Boat Museum, the collection introduces the history and folk culture of Aomori City and includes the Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property Collection ...

  • nogiwa park aomori
    Park

    Nogiwa Park

    Nogiwa Park is an urban park in the western part of the city of Aomori, Japan. Major features of the park include a reservoir, various decorative trees, wetlands, several footbridges, and an observatory.

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    Art museum • Museum • Universities and schools

    Aomori Public University

    Aomori Public University is a public university in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The school was established in 1993 as Aomori Public College. The English name for the university has changed since 2013.

  • aomori prefecture tourist center
    Skyscraper

    Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

    The Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center is a skyscraper located in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 76-meter, 15-story skyscraper was finished in 1986.

  • aomori chuo gakuin university
    Universities and schools

    Aomori Chuo Gakuin University

    Aomori Chuo Gakuin University is a private university in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1946 as a junior college, and it became a four-year college in 1998.

  • aomori university of health and welfare
    Universities and schools

    Aomori University of Health and Welfare

    Aomori University of Health and Welfare is a public university in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture Japan. The school was established in 1999.

  • aomori university
    Universities and schools

    Aomori University

    Aomori University is a private university located in the city of Aomori, Japan, founded in 1968. The university has three major areas of study: business administration, sociology, and software and information technology.

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Things to See and Do in Aomori by Category

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Aomori – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Aomori, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki), Nipro Hachiko Dome (Odate), Korekawa Archaeological Institution (Hachinohe).

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    Scenic castle set among cherry trees

    Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki

    Nestled in the northern reaches of Japan's main island, Hirosaki Castle stands as a proud testament to the region's feudal past. Located in the city of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, this historic structure is a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese history or...

  • nipro hachiko dome odate38 milesS
    Arenas and stadiums, Baseball field, Sport venue

    Nipro Hachiko Dome, Odate

    The Nipro Hachiko Dome is a large wooden stadium in Ōdate, Akita, in northern Japan. The stadium covers an area of 12,915 m2. It was completed in June 1997 and is made from 25,000 Akita cypress trees which are covered with a special double Teflon-coated membrane.

  • korekawa archaeological institution hachinohe46 milesSE
    Museum, Archaeological museum

    Korekawa Archaeological Institution, Hachinohe

    Korekawa Archaeological Institution, more literally the Hachinohe City Buried Cultural Property Center, opened in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan in 2011.

  • niida indoor rink hachinohe47 milesSE
    Sport venue, Park, Sport

    Niida Indoor Rink, Hachinohe

    The Niida Indoor Rink, officially Technol Ice Park Hachinohe is an arena in the city of Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan. It is used for ice hockey and figure skating; and is the home arena of Tohoku Free Blades of the Asia League Ice Hockey.

  • osamu dazai memorial museum goshogawara16 milesW
    Historical place, Museum, History museum

    Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum, Goshogawara

    The Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum, also commonly referred to as Shayōkan, is a writer's home museum located in the Kanagi area of Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

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Best Time To Visit Aomori

Learn when is the best time to travel to Aomori weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, July and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April and May. Most of it rains in August and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Aomori?

The top attractions to visit in Aomori are:

What is the best time to visit Aomori?

August is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, July and September. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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