Beaming with natural beauty, tasty food, welcoming locals, and historical sites, Aomori has a little something for everyone — there are numerous things to do in Aomori to keep you busy.
Located at the northern tip of the main Honshu Island in Japan, the Aomori prefecture surprised and delighted us at every turn, and left us wanting more.
With easy transport options from the capital city of Tokyo and relatively untouched nature, it’s easy to see why Lonely Planet listed the Tohoku region as one of their “Best In Travel” destinations. The Tohoku region is comprised of 6 prefectures (which are similar to states or provinces): Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Yamagata. But, the capital city of the Aomori prefecture is also called Aomori. It’s a little bit confusing!
