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Aomori attractions
Aomori attractions
As with most outlying prefectural capitals, there isn't much to see in the city itself if you go in without knowing what to look for.
Nebuta Festival. Aug 2-7. Said to be Japan's biggest fire festival. This festival includes an abundance of street vendors. Each day culminates in a huge parade featuring lit up lantern floats and costumed dancers. �
Nebutanosato. This museum houses exhibits about the Nebuta if you're unable to make it during festival season. �
Aomori Bay Bridge. This bridge spans a short harbor inlet that could easily be walked around in five minutes, so it appears to be basically an excuse for public funding as a tourist attraction. �
Aspam Center. A large triangular building that can be easily spotted from the train station or the bridge, this is the tourism center for all of Aomori prefecture. It includes a movie about the prefecture (Japanese only) and an observation deck with views of the harbor and city (extra charge). �
Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyu-Geshiki. This memorial alongside the ferry terminal looks like it might honor some historical event or local hero, but it's actually dedicated to a song. Meaning "Tsugaru Strait winter scenery", the 1977 hit ballad is an all-time karaoke favorite. �
Aomori Prefectural Museum. Houses exhibits about the history of Aomori prefecture. �
Asamushi Aquarium, . A nice aquarium that features a dolphin show and a transparent underwater tunnel. �
Asamushi Onsen. A hot springs resort on Mutsu bay with a rather large number of inns. �
Sannai Maruyama. A historical site dedicated to the Jomon people, as many Jomon artifacts have been uncovered here. �
Yotei-maru Ferry. The ferry which connected Hokkaido and Aomori prior to the building of the Seikan Submarine Tunnel, is now a somewhat run down museum, a short walk from the train station. The rear part of the deck of the ferry serves as a beer garden on summer nights. �
Aomori Museum of Art, 185 Chikano, Yasuta, Aomori City, Aomori Pref. 038-0021 (From the JR Aomori train station 10-15 minutes by car or taxi, 20-30 minutes by bus), ☎ 017-783-3000, . 6/1 - 9/30 9:00 - 18:00 10/1 - 5/31 9:30 - 17:00. A well maintained museum that has a surprisingly big collection. 500 yen. �
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