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.

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	Why do Japanese love hot springs? After the excitement of a festival and a stroll through places of historic interest and scenic beauty, the Japanese love to take a dip in a hot spring to wash away the fatigue. Aomori has so many enticing hot spring spots along the coast and in the mountains that it is difficult to choose one. First is Asamushi Onsen. Looking out onto gentle Mutsu Bay, there are about 20 Japanese Inns and hotels. It is an onsen spot that truly represents the best of Aomori. The history of this onsen goes back to the Edo Period and there are records of Tsugaru lords visiting here. Next is Sukayu Onsen. There is only one inn in this difficult-to-reach location in the midst of the Hakkoda Mountains, but it has passionate fans throughout Japan. The unique cypress construction eloquently expresses its 300 year history. Sennin-buro is a collection of 240 m2 communal bath used by men and women alike, where everyone can enjoy pleasant chats with the young and old of the local area. Aoni Onsen is a hot spring known throughout Japan as the "Lantern-lit Onsen." It is the only inn located in the deep area of the canyon. There is no TV, and only thing you can see through the soft glow of the lanterns is sky and forest. Visitors can indulge themselves in an extraordinary experience. There are many more onsens well worth a visit. If you have room in your travel itinerary, why not relax and sooth yourself at some of these onsen spots.	Sukayu Onsen
		Aoni Onsen

	Sukayu Onsen Sukayu Onsen is the oldest hot spring in Aomori, certified in 1954 as the first public hot spring. The hot spring hotels here have a long 300-year history as a popular onsen spot. The famous 264-square meter communal bath, Sen-nin-buro, or "1,000 person bath", is built completely ｆｒom cypress wood and is always filled with people, young and old, enjoying the effects of the hot spring water.

	Aoni Onsen Aoni Stream, with its source at Kushigamine in the Minami Hakkoda Mountain range, flows through wildwoods, waterfalls and rapids. The hot spring at Aoni Onsen is surrounded on all four sides with mountains and is known as the "hot-spring hotel lit with lanterns" in this secular and remote area. Aoni's hot springs feature baths made from Hiba cypress lumber, with "Kenroku-no-yu" bathhouses for men and women, as well as, steel pot baths, rock baths, and two open-air baths available for women.

	Asamushi Hot Spring Village /30 min. by taxi or 45Asamushi Hot Spring Village is called the back parlor in Aomori, and the air of a hotel of the resort sense and an old, good hot spring street remains. The Tsugaru shamisen concert that can be listened free of charge is held every day. There is free "Footbath" in around the station and the park, too.