Culture
Geographical character of Aomori Prefecture is unique that the land is surrounded by sea on the three sides and has Hakkoda Mountains in the middle, and it gives different climate and customs for each region and birth and development of various history and culture. Aomori Prefecture has many historical architectures and sites where visitors can feel its culture and history, and also has passed on the traditional festivals and local performing arts, including Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, Nebuta Festival in summer and Hacninohe Enburi in winter.
This section introduces such attractive culture in Aomori that is different for each region.
Fujita Kinen Teien (Fujita Memorial Garden)
This Japanese garden was created in July 1991, commemorating the 100th ann... more
Shayokan: Dazai Osamu Memorial Museum
This is a roof purline building built by Gen-emon Tsushima (Osamu Dazai's ... more
Iwakiyama Shrine
A shrine located at the foot of the beautiful Mount Iwaki, which is also c... more
Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art
Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art was opened on November 17, 1975 to h... more
Cultural Museum of Aomori
Cultural Museum of Aomori is a comprehensive museum built as a part of the pro... more
Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival
This festival is held at the Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden in Hirosaki Park... more
Saishoin five-story pagoda
This pagoda was planned by the 3rd Lord Nobuyoshi, with construction beg... more
Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site is one of Japan’s largest historical sites... more
