Aomori  is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, the north end of Honshū. The city faces Mutsu Bay connecting Tsugaru Channel and the Hakkoda Mountains lie in the southern part of Aomori.

Attractions

Aomori Nebuta is a famous festival performed from August 2 to August 7 every year. Besides this, major attractions of Aomori include ruins, museums, and mountains. Hakkoda Mountains are good locations for trekking with hot spas. Aomori is also home to several hot spas (onsen), such as Asamushi and Sukayu.

• Asupamu
• Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art
• Aomori city Forestry Museum
• Aomori Prefectural Folk Museum
• Aomori city History and Folk Arts Museum
• Nebuta-no-sato Museum