Aomori
The northernmost city of Honshu, Japan’s main island, Aomori City is best known for its amazing summer festival, Nebuta Matsuri, where large lantern floats parade flanked by taiko drums, musicians and dancers. Depicting figures from Japanese culture, these spectacular floats take up to a year to design and build and the festival attracts huge crowds who delight in joining the lively celebrations.
Aomori’s Nebuta Matsuri is one of the three great festivals of the Tohoku region, along with Akita’s Kanto Matsuri and Sendai’s Tanabata. Held between 2-7th August each year, a visit is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But if the timing does not work, visit the waterfront Nebuta Waresse, a museum dedicated to the festival, recreating the atmosphere, history and traditions.
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Hakkoda Hotel
Aomori, Japan
Located in the hills of Aomori on the slopes of Mount Kushigamine, the Hakkoda Hotel enjoys spectacular views of the mountains, offering easy access to the nearby ski slopes, comfortable accommodation, two dining options and relaxing hot spring baths.
Hoshino Resort KAI Tsugaru
Aomori, Japan
Immerse yourself in local culture, artworks and elegant architecture at the boutique ryokan KAI Tsugaru, where you can enjoy apple-scented hot spring bathing, kaiseki dining and traditional Shamisen lute concerts.
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