What to do and see in Aomori, Tohoku: The Best Things to do

January 17, 2022 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Aomori, Japan including Aomori Nebuta Festival, Sannai-Maruyama Site, Aomori Museum of Art, Hakkoda Ropeway, Aomori Asamushi Aquarium, Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkodamaru, Furukawa Market Aomori Gyosai Center Nokkedon, A-FACTORY, Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, Jogakura Bridge.
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1. Aomori Nebuta Festival

2-6-27 Shinmachi Shinmachi Shopping Street, Aomori 030-0801 Aomori Prefecture http://www.nebuta.jp/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Aomori Nebuta Festival

The Nebuta Summer Festival (or Matsuri) that takes place in early August every year in Aomori is quite simply one of the most unforgettable and unique street parades in the world. Local teams work each year to build 24 huge floats using wire frames covered with washi paper that sometimes represent Japanese gods and mythical creatures, but also historical figures and the contemporary actors that play them in Kabuki theatres and on Japanese TV. These intricately crafted sculptures are then lit from the inside with thousands of colourful lights and paraded each night around a 3km loop in the town of Aomori. Thousands of people take a part in carrying the floats, parading with taiko drums, flutes and cymbals, and dancing in traditional costumes chanting Rassera! Rassera! It's breathtaking to watch the vivid, colourful floats weaving at night through the throngs of musicians and dancers and you can find your own spot or reserve seating to enjoy it all. But that's not all. Anyone, regardless of age or ability, is invited to join in as long as they are wearing the traditional haneto dancing costume (which can be rented for about $30 from shops all over Aomori). Unforgettable!

2. Sannai-Maruyama Site

305 Sannai Maruyama, Aomori 038-0031 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-766-8282 http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/
Excellent
39%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 549 reviews

Sannai-Maruyama Site

This historic site was accidentally discovered during construction of a baseball stadium. Excavations have revealed artifacts and structures dating back 5500 years to the Jomon period.

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

Teepees and everything else you can live in in ancient times is covered in a fantastic walk about... people there are so friendly and helpful.

3. Aomori Museum of Art

185 Chikano Yasuta, Aomori 038-0021 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-783-3000 [email protected] http://www.aomori-museum.jp/ja/
Excellent
38%
Good
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Satisfactory
16%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 391 reviews

Aomori Museum of Art

Reviewed By lovemykidsallthetime - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Because of the lack of snow, ski resorts were slow to open. But we were glad we came here. The highlight was the four huge stage backdrops painted by Chagall for the ballet “Aleko”.

4. Hakkoda Ropeway

1-12 Arakawa, Aomori 030-0111 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-738-0343 http://www.hakkoda-ropeway.jp
Excellent
39%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 308 reviews

Hakkoda Ropeway

Reviewed By 210dereka

After catching several trains to get to the Hakodate ropway, we were treated with friendly and very helpful staff... the ropway provided excellent 360 degree views of Mt Fuji and the suuoundung beautiful scenery as we descended to lake Ashi. On arrival at the lake we transferred to a pirate ship and took a leisurely cruise around the lake. Return trip via train from Tokyo and several hours in the area makes for a very long but enjoyable day trip..

5. Aomori Asamushi Aquarium

1-25 Asamushi, Aomori 039-3501 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-752-3377 http://asamushi-aqua.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 162 reviews

Aomori Asamushi Aquarium

Reviewed By petercJ6576UB - Hong Kong, China

Truly wonderful aquarium, with lots of things to see. I am particularly impressed on the section showing how some of the commonly seen seafood are being raised in the Mutsu Bay here in the aquarium.

6. Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkodamaru

1-112-15 Yanakawa, Aomori 038-0012 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-735-8150 http://aomori-hakkoudamaru.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 391 reviews

Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkodamaru

Reviewed By SGTGRW - Singapore, Singapore

It was a fabulous experience to see how this ferry was used to transport people and goods around the waters of Northern Japan.

7. Furukawa Market Aomori Gyosai Center Nokkedon

1-11-16 Furukawa, Aomori 030-0862 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-734-1311 https://nokkedon.jp/about/
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 279 reviews

Furukawa Market Aomori Gyosai Center Nokkedon

Reviewed By Dandelious - Hong Kong, China

To buy food in the centre, one has to buy tickets (1500 Yen for 10 tickets) to exchange for food. The stalls in the centre offers a huge variety of freshly caught seafood which would become sashimi. So I was given a bowl of rice (1 ticket) and went to the stalls to exchange generous portions of tuna, spicy roe, scallop (each took 1-3 tickets) etc. I really enjoyed this experience as I could pick the sashimi of my choice rather than choosing from a list of pre-determined sets. The price is reasonable too. Would recommend my family and friends who would like to try fresh sashimi to come eating at this centre.

8. A-FACTORY

1-4-2 Yanakawa, Aomori 038-0012 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-752-1890 http://www.jre-abc.com/wp/afactory/
Excellent
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Good
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4.0 based on 351 reviews

A-FACTORY

Food Marche representing the market gathers foodstuff from all regions of Aomori. From food ingredients like elaborate vegetables and fruits from farmers, rice, processed goods and another local rooted articles, to industrial art, folkcraft goods and another craft articles are presented. You can find attractiveness of Aomori that can be found only here. In the central inner area you can watch brewing process right in front of you. Glass-sided "Charming cider factory" is also available. If you come at good timing you could watch hand work of the staff conducting Aomori apples selection, brewing and another procedures. There are 8 brewing tanks inside the factory, and each of them produces every kind of cider and apple soda water. There are abundance of various stores like gelato specialty shop, store with elaborate tart made of Aomori eggs, hamburger shop that represents Aomori and many other inside the facility.

Reviewed By CatherineBulg - Moscow, Russia

Nice place for shopping and small pause in the middle of a busy sightseeing day! A great choice of apple juice, cider, jams, chips, etc. They propose a snack in a burger spot or a degustation of apple cider on the first floor, just above the brewery you can see in operation through glass windows. The cider tasting is in itself a very peculiar experience, since first you should charge a magnetic card with 900 yen or more and get a glass. Then you go to the degustation machines, insert it and choose a cider you want to taste, one by one. It’s like a deluxe version of drinks vending machine! Don’t hesitate to try it if you like cider.

9. Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

1-1-1 Yasukata, Aomori 030-0803 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-752-1311 [email protected] http://www.nebuta.jp/warasse/
Excellent
39%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 841 reviews

Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

The huge three-dimensional work that made by wire and paper called Nebuta. Here, fully sized shiny Nebuta that participated in the Aomori Nebuta Festival are displayed. Footage of the Nebuta parade is also projected onto a 400-inch screen. Also you can enjoy taking souvenior photos!

Reviewed By 303heral - Canada, null

It is fitting that the award winning floats are housed in a magnificent building. The design draws your eyes to the entrance and it's like it is telling you there is something special beyond the door. The museum will not disappoint and the floats will take your breath away! Would suggest visiting on the weekend for the live performances. Just stunning and will make the festival on my bucket list

10. Jogakura Bridge

Aomori 030-0111 Aomori Prefecture +81 17-728-0247 http://kuroishi.or.jp/sightseeing/jougakura
Excellent
32%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 117 reviews

Jogakura Bridge

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