aomori

Head to Aomori’s Hirosaki Castle Park for one of the last cherry blossom festivals of the season.

For a few days each winter, the grounds of Hirosaki Castle alive with hundreds of shimmering snow lanterns and igloos.

An artistic city blessed with overwhelming natural beauty – and obsessed with horses.

Japan's longest deck arch bridge offers stunning fall views of Aomori's vibrant foliage and breathtaking natural surroundings.

Experience vibrant Japanese fan-shaped floats, drum performances and the tradition of banishing the sleep demon.

Where bridge and boardwalk meet music and museums. The Aomori Bay area has food, culture and fun.

When the streets turn into the ultimate Japanese variety show.

Cool off in Aomori this summer and dance among giant floats at Japan’s most iconic festival.

A bewitching natural underworld, hidden at the tip of Aomori.

Powder snow and the bath of 1,000 bathers.

Five ways to view cherry blossoms at northern Japan’s favorite sakura-viewing park.