Aomori Prefecture
Overview
Located on the northernmost tip of the main island of Japan, Aomori Prefecture (state) is certainly off the beaten path of most tourists. However, a fantastic array of festivals, natural beauty, and unique local culture awaits those able to make the trip.
More information about Aomori Prefecture can be found in English on APTI NET, Aomori Prefecture's official tourism website.
Access
By Air to Aomori Airport
- From Tokyo Haneda Airport (1h15m, 6 flights daily)
- From Osaka (Itami) Airport (1h30m, 2 flights daily)
- From Sapporo (Chitose) Airport (45m, 2 flights daily)
- From Nagoya (Chubu) Airport (1h20m, 1 flight daily)
- From Fukuoka Airport (1h55m, 3 flights weekly)
- *For current flight schedules, visit Aomori Airport’s English Homepage.
By Train
- Tokyo to Hachinohe Station (3h, Hayate Super Express Bullet Train)
- Hachinohe Station to Aomori Station (1h, Hakucho/Super Hakucho Express Train)
By Overnight Bus
- Tokyo Bus Terminal to Hirosaki/Goshogawara City (9h30m)
By Overnight Train
- Tokyo (Ueno Station) to Aomori (13h, Limited Express Akebono-go)
By Car
- Tokyo Area to Aomori Chuo IC (8h, Tohoku Expressway)