Travel in prefecture Aomori

As the seasons pass, Aomori Prefecture presents a variety of faces to its visitors, each one different but no less beautiful than the last. A wild bouquet of cherry blossom swallows the region in spring, while summer is the time to explore the singing sands and floral meadows of the coast. As the year draws to a close, autumn’s inferno of red and ochre leaves gives way to heavy snowfall, which smothers the mountain peaks and transforms the trees into bizarre snow monsters, bent double against the winter wind. Whenever you decide to visit, read on to discover why Aomori is Japan’s finest year-round destination.

Exploring galleries and museums enriches travel plans, captivating and leaving a lasting impression on those who engage with their immersive displays. This holds particularly true when journeying through Japan, where the architectural marvels themselves reflect the deep creativity of the nation's artistic souls. A tour centered around art in Japan can guide you through stunning natural landscapes, rich traditions, and the exhilarating realm of avant-garde artistic expressions.

With a Pacific shoreline of outstanding natural beauty, a clutch of fantastic cultural sights, thronging markets and delectable seafood, you can expect a lot from a visit to Hachinohe and still be blown away. Here’s everything you need to know about Hachinohe.

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Hachinohe is known for its spectacular scenery, with towering sea cliffs, sandy bays, wildflower meadows and dazzling sunsets. Hachinohe is located on the most north-eastern part of the main Japanese island of Honshu, nestled in between Misawa and Kuji in Aomori Prefecture.

Hachinohe lies on the northeast coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. The area has a rich history, dating back to the days when it was ruled by the Nanbu clan. Today, it’s a region known for its glorious nature, delectable cuisine and captivating culture – including a long tradition of exquisite folk artistry. From fine Nanbu sakiori weavings to wooden Yawata-uma horse figurines that have been made here for more than seven hundred years, Hachinohe produces some of the best folk crafts in Japan. Culture vultures, souvenir-hunters and designers alike will delight in the artisanal offerings of Hachinohe.   

Set off through Towada-Hachimantai National Park (also known as Towada-Hachimantai Kokuritsukoen) to discover pristine powder, fir-clad mountains marbled with onsen and world-class seafood. As wild as Tokyo is chaotic, the park extends 855 square kilometres (330 sq. mi) across the unpeopled Aomori, Iwate and Akita prefectures, taking in numerous scenic headlands.

Along the irregular and indented coastline of Tohoku on Honshu’s far north eastern coast is Sanriku Fukkō (reconstruction) National Park. This is where the mountain range of Kitakami gives way to sprawling wildflower meadows and cliffs crowned with pines.