Discover Aomori
Aomori, the northernmost city on Honshu Island, is especially charming during the winter months, when snowfall creates a magical atmosphere. Be sure to visit the city's excellent museums, showcasing a range of captivating exhibits and artifacts.
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Getting around in Aomori
The easiest way around Aomori is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Though, some sights are located a bit further ahead, where a car or bus might be necessary.
Getting to Aomori
Public transportation:
To get from Tokyo to Aomori by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. There are two options available, the Shinkansen (bullet train) and the regular train. Detailed instructions are as follows:
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Bullet Train: Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen "Hayabusa" from Tokyo Station to Shin-Aomori Station. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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Regular Train: Take the JR Ueno Tokyo Line from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station. Transfer to the JR Limited Express "Hokutosei" to Aomori Station. The journey takes approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes.
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Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Aomori airport.
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by car: approximately 30 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 40 minutes
Rental cars:
How long to stay in Aomori
We recommend staying in Aomori for about one day.
Festivals in Aomori
There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on Festivals in the map legend.
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Aomori Spring Festival
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Date: May 5th
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Time: 09:30 - 16:30
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Marutto Aomori Fair
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Date: August 1st until 7th
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Time: 10:00 - 18:00
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Aomori Nebuta Fireworks Festival
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Date: August 2nd until 7th
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Fireworks on August 7th: 19:15 - 21:00
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Shinmachi Fureai Festival
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Date: August 25th
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Time: 11:00 - 14:30
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Hotels in Aomori
Flights to Aomori
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Aomori airport.
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by car: approximately 30 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 40 minutes
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