aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide

Here are some of the recommended model course to thoroughly enjoy Aomori

In Aomori, where rich nature and culture fuse as one, there are many appealing sightseeing spots. Come and see the unique and enchanting sites in Aomori.

Enjoying Winter	Ataste of Winter	Food in Autumn	Message from the Blue Forest


	Fruits and vegetables are harvested during autumn in Aomori, and the freshly harvested produce colors dinner tables across the country. The most famous fruit grown in Aomori is apples. Aomori boasts the highest production in Japan, accounting for approximately half of the total apple production in the nation. Aomori apples are a favorite in both Japan and overseas for their high quality and delicious taste, and demand is rising. Fuji, Tsugaru and Sekaiichi apples are harvest and enjoyed in different periods from August to November. Another fruit grown in Aomori is pears, and the General Leclerc variety grown in and around Nanbu Town is very popular. The General Leclerc is a large pear with golden rind. Many get hooked on its velvety texture and rich aroma. Dakekimi sweet corn is grown in Dake District at the foot of Mt. Iwaki. With a large temperature difference between morning and night, the Dake district is the best environment for the production of the sweetest and most richly flavored corn, a commonly enjoyed autumn delight in Aomori.	Dakekimi Corn
		Dakekimi Corn

	Aomori Apples Aomori accounts for more than half of all apples harvests in Japan. Different types of apples, including Tsugaru and Sekai-ichi, are harvested at different periods......

	General Leclerc The high quality General Leclerc is a popular variety of pear with a distinctive aroma and flavor, with flesh that melts in your mouth. Most General Leclerc pears are grown in Nanbu Town and their production has been increasing significantly in recent years. General Leclerc is sold at high-end fruit shops and is purchased mostly as a gift.

	Dakekimi Corn Dakekimi sweet corn is grown in the Dake district plateau country at the foot of Mt. Iwaki, which is located in the center of the Tsugaru Region. The huge temperature differences between day and night at the foot of Mt. Iwaki make it an ideal location for the growing of sweet corn. Dakekimi corn being sold along the street is a familiar sight in Aomori during the autumn.

	Matagi rice Matagi is flavored rice cooked with pheasant and mushrooms. This delicious treat was created by a group of hunters who cooked rice together with ingredients found in the mountains.

	Flounder Flounder is a popular fish, thanks to its crispy texture and light, refined flavor. Aomori boasts one of the highest flounder catches in Japan, and flounder has been designated as the prefectural fish. Flounder is mostly eaten as sashimi, and some people prefer flavoring it with dried kelp. Its fins are called ...

	Aomori Shamo Rock Aomori Shamo Rock is high quality local chicken bred independently in Aomori Prefecture. Its firm meat and rich taste make it a real treat.