Things to Do in Aomori
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Aomori.
When to catch the colours in Aomori?
Average cherry blossom and autumn foliage dates for Aomori, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersApr 22
- Full bloomApr 26
- Autumn foliage
- Leaves turnNov 13
- Peak viewingNov 13 – Nov 27
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Aomori first.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nebuta Matsuri in early August — one of Japan's great festivals, with giant illuminated floats — plus Hirosaki's castle and blossoms, apples everywhere, and the Shirakami-Sanchi beech forests. It's the wild northern tip of Honshu.
Early August for Nebuta if you can book far ahead; late April for Hirosaki's famous cherry blossoms. Winter brings serious snow — beautiful around Hirosaki Castle, but plan transport with margin.
The Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Shin-Aomori from Tokyo in about three hours, and it's the last stop before the line dives under the strait to Hokkaido — Aomori pairs naturally with a Tohoku or Hokkaido rail itinerary.