Aomori Prefecture - Tourism

Aomori Prefecture (青森県 Aomoriken or frequently Aomori-ken) is located in the Tōhoku Region of Japan. The capital is the city of Aomori. Aomori was named after the Aomori Bay (青森湾; Aomori-wan), which the Ainu described it simply as the "big bay" (大湾/アオモイ; Ao-moi). Aomori Prefecture - History. Aomori Prefecture - Geography. Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu and faces Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait. It borders Akit ...

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• Aomori Prefecture - Geography
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• Aomori Prefecture - Towns and villages
• Aomori Prefecture - Mergers
• Aomori Prefecture - Future mergers
• Aomori Prefecture - Economy
• Aomori Prefecture - Demographics
• Aomori Prefecture - Culture
• Aomori Prefecture - Tourism
• Aomori Prefecture - Prefectural symbols
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Aomori is especially famous for its apple orchards. Lake Towada, a beautiful caldera, lies on the boundary between Akita and Aomori Prefectures. The Oirase river drains Lake Towada; in the summer it is refreshing and in the autumn the leaves are breathtaking. Mount Osore, the Mountain of Dread, is near Mutsu on the Shimokita Peninsula. The Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori provide excellent hiking in the warmer seasons. However, the winter proved disastrous to over 200 soldiers who died during ...

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Aomori Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture - History, Aomori Prefecture - Geography, Aomori Prefecture - Cities, Aomori Prefecture - Towns and villages, Aomori Prefecture - Mergers, Aomori Prefecture - Future mergers, Aomori Prefecture - Economy, Aomori Prefecture - Demographics, Aomori Prefecture - Culture, Aomori Prefecture - Tourism, Aomori Prefecture - Prefectural symbols, Aomori Prefecture - Miscellaneous topics

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Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu and faces Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait. It borders Akita and Iwate in the south. Oma, at the northwestern tip of the axe-shaped Shimokita Peninsula, is the northernmost point of Honshu. The Shimokita and Tsugaru Peninsulas enclose Mutsu Bay. Between those peninsulas lies the Natsudomari Peninsula, the northern end of the Ou Mountains. The three peninsulas are prominently visible in the prefecture's symbol, a stylized map. Lake Towada, a crate ...

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Aomori Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture - History, Aomori Prefecture - Geography, Aomori Prefecture - Cities, Aomori Prefecture - Towns and villages, Aomori Prefecture - Mergers, Aomori Prefecture - Future mergers, Aomori Prefecture - Economy, Aomori Prefecture - Demographics, Aomori Prefecture - Culture, Aomori Prefecture - Tourism, Aomori Prefecture - Prefectural symbols, Aomori Prefecture - Miscellaneous topics

Read more here: » Aomori Prefecture: Encyclopedia II - Aomori Prefecture - Geography