5 must-see sightseeing spots when visiting Aomori!

Aomori Prefecture is rich in nature and has many beautiful scenery that you cannot see in other prefectures. As it is the northernmost tip of Tohoku, you may think it is a little far to go from the Kanto and Kansai regions. However, once you see this scenery, you will forget how far away it is and you will definitely be glad you came.

1. Oirase Stream

The Oirase Stream is a mountain stream that stretches approximately 14 km from Nenokuchi on the shores of Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecture to Yakeyama, and has been designated as a nationally designated special scenic spot and natural monument.
You can also drive close to it and start trekking from there. There are many attractions such as ``Ashura no Nagare'' and ``Choshi Otaki''.

For those coming from far away, sightseeing buses depart from Shin-Aomori Station, making it easy to access.
At Oirase Gorge, you can see a variety of scenery throughout the four seasons.
Spring when the snow melts and flowers begin to bloom, summer with beautiful greenery, autumn with autumn leaves covering the whole area, and winter with a white snowy landscape that feels like another world. No matter what season you visit, you are sure to be impressed.

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2. Shirakami Mountains

The vast area of ​​beech forests that stretches from southwestern Aomori Prefecture to northwestern Akita Prefecture is collectively called the Shirakami Mountains. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993, and there is a trekking course that is open to general tourists.

Even if you don't like walking, Mother Tree is just a 5-minute walk from Tsugaru Pass.
While beech trees usually have a lifespan of 200 years, mother trees are said to have an estimated lifespan of 400 years. You can also see ``Anmon Falls'', ``Kurokuma Falls'', ``Beech Forest Walking Path'', and ``Blue Pond'' in the Shirakami Sanchi.

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3. Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle, designated as a national important cultural property, is the only existing castle tower in Tohoku.
The current castle tower of Mae Castle was built in 1810, 183 years after the old tower was destroyed by lightning. Although it is currently a small, three-story castle tower, it is considered to be one of the valuable castle towers built during the Edo period.

Hirosaki Castle is known for its historical culture, but it is also the best cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan. Yoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees are in full bloom in Hirosaki Park.

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4.Lake Towada

Lake Towada is a caldera lake located on the border of Aomori and Akita prefectures. It has an area of ​​61km2, a circumference of 46km, an elevation of 400m, and a maximum depth of 327m.

There is a ``Virgin Statue'' at Lake Towada Yasumiya.
This is a masterpiece by Kotaro Takamura, who was a poet as well as a sculptor. The statues of two naked maidens are a symbol of Lake Towada. Lake Towada can be seen behind the two statues, and the beautiful scenery of each season is very beautiful. At Lake Towada, where you can see the different faces of Lake Towada throughout the four seasons, you can go on adventure rides, canoes, and pleasure boats.

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5. Osorezan

In 862, Jikaku Daishi Ennin went on a pilgrimage through various countries following a dream that told him to ``go east for more than 30 days and spread Buddhism in the land where there are sacred mountains.'' It is said that what they ended up on was Mt.

It is counted as one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, and is home to a landscape called "Hell" covered in volcanic rock and the beautiful "Gokurakuhama" beach of Lake Usori. It is said that itako can speak the words of the dead and lead to the afterlife, and this is one of the attractions of Mt. Osore that attracts many people.

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