Aomori

Aomori bay 2007 APR - Aomori City as seen from Aomori Bay

Aomori (青森) and the capital of Aomori (prefecture) | Aomori prefecture, Japan and is located on Mutsu Bay, at the northern tip of Honshu.

Travel to Aomori

Travel by plane to Aomori

• Aomori airport IATA Flight Code: AOJ , Is served by Japan Airlines (JAL), ANA, FDA (Fuji Dream Airlines) and Korean Air. JAL flights arrive from Tokyo Haneda Airport, Nagoya Centrair Airport, Osaka Itami Airport, Sapporo Chitose Airport and Fukuoka Airport. ANA flights arrive from Osaka Itami Airport and Sapporo Chitose Airport. FDA flights arrive from Nagoya Komaki Airport. Korean-Air flights arrive from Seoul Incheon Airport.

Buses connect the airport to the Aomori train station for ¥700. The bus ride lasts 35 minutes.

Travel by train to Aomori

Shin-Aomori station 20101123 - Shin-Aomori station

From Tokyo, Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa (はやぶさ) and Hayate (はやて) trains run to Shin-Aomori station (新青森) on the way towards Hakodate in Hokkaido. From Shin-Aomori, regular trains shuttle passengers over to the more centrally-located Aomori station (青森). Ticketed passengers are permitted to shuttle between these two stations in the non-reserved vehicle of any train, even if a limited express train heading towards Aomori departs first. Expect the total journey to take about 3 1/2 to 4 hours, depending on the transfer and wait times at Shin-Aomori.

The regular one-way fare from Tokyo to Aomori is ¥27,350 on the Hayabusa - slightly cheaper for the Hayate - and so for foreign tourists the better deal for the round-trip is to purchase a JR East Railway Pass - Tohoku Area (¥29,000 for advance purchase), which can be used on any 5 days within a 14-day period.

If your travel plans include other parts of the nation and the better option will be the national Japan Railway Pass. If you plans only include travel around Tohoku and Hokkaido, consider the JR East-South Hokkaido Railway Pass, which is slightly cheaper than the national pass (¥26,000 for advance purchase) and covers travel from Tokyo to Aomori, Hakodate and Sapporo. It can be used on any 6 days within a 14-day period.

Note that the Green Car version of the national Japan Railway Pass is valid for Green Cars on the Hayate and Hayabusa, but any version of the pass will cover just the basic fare for the premium first class seating on the Hayabusa called "GranClass". Travelers using "GranClass" will be pampered with an all-leather seat resembling business class on an airplane, a personal on-call train attendant, meals and complimentary beverages. Rail pass holders willing to partake in such an experience will have to fork over the limited express and GranClass fare (¥26,960 from Tokyo). Without a Railway Pass, "GranClass" costs ¥27,110 between Tokyo and Aomori.

Travel by Bus

Aomori, at the northernmost point of Honshu, is the terminating point for several highway buses.

From Tokyo Station, JR Bus Tohoku's La Foret service runs once per day, reaching Aomori in 9 1/2 hours at a cost of ¥9,000 each way on Fridays, Saturdays and the day before holidays and ¥8,500 on all other days. Konan Bus' Tsugaru runs over the same route; their bus costs ¥7,500 each way, or ¥9,000 during peak travel periods.

From Ueno Station in Tokyo, Konan Bus runs discounted bus services to Aomori: a daytime service called Sky (¥7,000) and two night services called Panda (¥6,500; ¥7,000 during peak travel periods). These buses take longer to Aomori - about 11 hours each way - due to an additional stop made in Hirosaki.

Willer Express operates several buses from Tokyo Station, Tokyo Disneyland and Shinjuku to Aomori with prices starting from about ¥7,000. Bookings can be made online in English.

Four bus operators jointly run Blue City daytime buses between Sendai and Aomori (5 hours, ¥7,700). There are more runs during the summer months than the rest of the year.

Travel by boat to Aomori

Seikan Ferry and Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry operate ferry services from Aomori to the port of Hakodate with multiple departures daily. Trips take 3 hrs 45 min. One way fares are cheapest on the Seikan Ferry, ¥2600 for a carpet space. The Tsugaru Kaikyo's Blue Dolphin ferry offers several classes of service, from standard carpet space (¥2220 one-way) up to a suite with two beds and an in-room shower and toilet (¥6940 one-way) and a luxurious suite that adds a living room (¥22,340 one-way). Note that during peak travel periods and these fares are higher.

Tsugaru Kaikyo offers online booking via eHalal Hotels of all of their ferry services in English through a third party. Fares are paid in euros and reservations are confirmed within 48 hours of booking. They also offer checked baggage service for an extra fee.

Cars and motorcycles can also be carried on some of these ferries.

Transportation in Aomori

Taxis are always available from the train station.

Buses: Go to the bus terminal outside the train station and tell the attendant at the city bus counter where you'd like to go.He or she will tell you which number bus stop to wait at, what time the bus will come and where to get off. On city buses, you'll pay when you get off the bus.

The Nebutan-go shuttle bus runs clockwise and counter-clockwise circles stopping at both Aomori and Shin-Aomori Stations and the Prefectural Art Museum and other tourist sites about once an hour during the morning and afternoon. 200 yen per ride; a one-day pass is 500 yen.

Anything in the downtown Shinmachi area is easily accessible by foot.

• Information center 40.82860,140.73528 Next to the train station In this well-staffed center you can make enquiries about the city, lodging and transportation.

What to See

Town Center

Aomori Nebuta Festival - One of the large floats of the Nebuta Festival

• Nebuta House Wa Rasse - ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ - 1 Chome-1-1 Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture 030-0803 40.82957,140.73595 Turn left out of Aomori Station. ☎ +81 17-752-1311¥600 for adultsThe distinctive red building houses exhibits about the Nebuta, including several floats, if you're unable to make it during festival season.

• Aomori Bay Bridge - 青森ベイブリッジ Aomori Bei Buridji | 40.83057,140.73683 This bridge spans a short harbor inlet that could easily be walked around in five minutes, so it appears to be basically an excuse for public funding as a tourism attraction.

• Hakkōda-maru Memorial Ship - 八甲田丸 | 40.83172,140.73656 left from the train station towards the giant boat The ferry which connected Hokkaido and Aomori prior to the building of the Seikan Submarine Tunnel is now a somewhat run down museum, but worth checking out if you're interested in regional history, trains, or boats. The rear part of the deck of the ferry serves as a organic juice garden on summer nights.

• Tsugaru Kaikyō Fuyu-Geshiki - 津軽海峡・冬景色 - This memorial alongside the ferry terminal looks like it might honor some historical event or local hero, but it's actually dedicated to a song. Meaning "Tsugaru Strait winter scenery" and the 1977 hit ballad is an all-time karaoke favorite.

• ASPAM (Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center) - アスパム | 40.82969,140.74098 A large triangular building that can be easily spotted from the train station or the bridge, thit is the tourism center for all of Aomori prefecture. It includes a movie about the prefecture (Japanese only) and an observation deck with views of the harbor and city (extra charge).

• Aomori Prefectural Museum - 青森県立美術館 | 40.82728,140.74866 Exhibits about the natural and cultural history of Aomori prefecture.

• Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art - 棟方志功記念館 - 2-1-2 Matsubara,Aomori City,Japan 030-0813 40.819683,140.759997 15 minutes by vehicle from Aomori Station ☎ +81 177774567 Opening Hours: 9:30AM Monday - 5:00PM ¥700 Shiko Munakata is well known for his woodblock prints, displayed in this very small gallery along with some of his paintings and calligraphy. Closed Mondays except for national holidays and during Nebuta.

• Utou Shrine - 善知鳥神社 | 40.8266,140.7428 15 minutes walk from Aomori Station There are nice gardens and ponds tucked away behind the main shrine. There's also a "power spot" -- it's said if you wash your coins in a certain fountain there, you'll be free from money troubles.

South West

SannaiCommun - Replica of a Jomon building at the Sannai-Maruyama site

• Sannai Maruyama - 三内丸山 | 40.80922,140.69667 next to the Aomori Museum of Art free A historical site dedicated to the Jomon people, as many Jomon artifacts and construction remains have been uncovered here. The special significance of this site is that there are two types of constructions that indicate a change from a nomadic to a sedentary way of life. The site has reconstructions of buildings from the Jomon area. As the Jomon diet seems to have included chestnuts, don't miss the chestnut ice cream cones in the gift shop.

• Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art - 青森県立美術館 - 185 Chikano, Yasuta, Aomori City, Aomori Pref. 038-0021 40.80775,140.70258 From the JR Aomori train station 10-15 minutes by vehicle or taxi, 20-30 minutes by bus bound for "SANNAI MARUYAMA ISEKI" ☎ +81 17-783-3000 Opening Hours: 6/1 - 9/30 9:00 - 18:00 10/1 - 5/31 9:30 - 17:00 500 yen A well maintained museum with a permanent collection featuring Marc Chagall's backdrops for Aleko, large collections by Aomori natives Yoshitomo Nara, Shiko Munakata and other artists from Aomori and abroad. The Sannai Maruyama site is within walking distance.

Asamushi Onsen

A thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) resort city on Mutsu bay with a large number of inns. At many of the inns and hotels, you can pay a small fee to use the bath even if you're not staying overnight.

• Asamushi Aquarium - 浅虫水族館 asamushi suizokukan - 40.89771,140.86269 A nice aquarium that features a dolphin show and a transparent underwater tunnel.

• Tsubaki-kan - 椿館 - 〒039-3501 青森県青森市大字浅虫字内野14 40.888003,140.864160 30 minutes by train from Aomori Station, 6 minutes walk from Asamushionsen Station ☎ +81177523341from ¥20000 per person for overnight stays including meals One of many traditional inns in Asamushi Onsen. There are options for day plans and overnight stays with meals and access to the hot spring bath.

Muslim Travel Tips

• Aomori Nebuta Festival - 青森ねぶた祭り aomori nebuta matsuri - , - Opening Hours: August 2–7 Thit is Aomori's most famous festival. The town suddenly becomes very lively, with many street stalls. The main feature is the evening parade with huge illuminated paper lanterns and costumed dancers. The final day of the festival concludes with an extensive fireworks display while some of the Nebuta lanterns float around the bay on boats. Everybody can join the parade, as long as they wear the festival costume. To rent the costume, enquire at the tourist center next to the train station.

• Machinaka Onsen - 青森まちなかおんせん aomori machinaka onsen | 40.82456,140.73507 turn right leaving Aomori Station and walk 2 blocks to Route 7. Turn left; the onsen will be on the left about a block later. If you're tired, weary and want a bath without going all the way to Asamushi Onsen, you can enjoy a hot spring bath just a few minutes walk from Aomori Station. The small bath outside is nice.

• Hakkoda Ropeway - 八甲田ロープウェー hakkōda rōpuwē - 1 - 12, Kansuizawa, Arakawa, Aomori-shi, Aomori-ken, Japan 030-0188 40.680939,140.831820 ☎ +81177380343¥2850 for round trip; ¥2180 for one way (adult)The ropeway operates year round for skiers, snowboarders, hikers and anyone who just wants to see the view from the Hakkoda Mountains. You can snowboard until May here.

• Moya Hills - モヤヒルズ - 40.737837,140.793214 30-45 minutes from the town center by vehicle - Ski resort close to the city. Roller luge, camping and special events in the summer.

Shopping in Aomori

Regional specialties include Tsugaru-nuri lacquerware, kogin-zashi embroidery, sakiori weaving and products made from hiba cypress wood.

• ASPAM 40.82976,140.74095 Leaving Aomori Station, go straight down Shinmachi. Turn left onto Aspam Dori at the fourth traffic light. ASPAM is at the end of the street. For loading up on regional souvenirs, head to ASPAM the unusual-looking triangular building located just behind the bridge on the harbor. It contains an exhibition hall for promoting tourism and local products.

• A-FACTORY 40.83006,140.73499 1 minutes walk north of Aomori Station For edible souvenirs and local food products, stop by A-FACTORY next to Aomori Station. There are several take-out cafes and places to sit and eat on the boardwalk overlooking the bay. Sparkling apple called "cidre" is also made, sold and served here (non-alcoholic cidre is also available). The restaurant upstairs specializes in dishes featuring French buckwheat crepes and local ingredients.

• Murata Kogei - むらた工芸 | 030-0801 Aomori-ken, Aomori-shi, Shinmachi, 1 Chome−9−18 40.82740,140.73754 450 meters. from Aomori Station, next to Cafe Gusto A wide selection of souvenirs and gifts from Aomori, as well as other Japanese decorative items.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Aomori

Aomori's list of food specialties is extensive, but the headliners include apples, scallops and garlic.

• Aomori Gyosai Center - 青森魚菜センター | 1-11-16 Furukawa, Aomori-City 40.825624,140.736372 Go straight when you leave Aomori Station. Turn right after Auga Department Store. Turn left on the next main street, Niko Niko Dori (Smile Street). Turn right on the first side street; the market has a big red sign that says 青森魚菜センター. - Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 5PM from about ¥2000 depending on your selections If you're looking for a unique lunch featuring lots of fresh, local seafood, try making your own nokkedon sushi bowl at this seafood and grocery market. First, buy tickets from the counter with the 丼 flag. Get a bowl of Rice and then trade your tickets for the toppings of your choice from vendors throughout the market. You can eat and help yourself to tea at picnic tables throughout the market.

• Osanai - おさない | 40.82794,140.73598 100m away from the train station A small restaurant that serves local meals at a reasonable price. Try the scallops (hotate), or the local dish made of soup with seafood containing sea urchins, scallops and egg and served on a plate that resembles a large scallop shell.

• Cafe Skyline Gusto Shinmachi 40.827351,140.737678 450 meters. from Aomori Station, across the street from Hyper Hotel and the Passage courtyard. - Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 2AM A chain diner to comfort the weary foreign travelers with late hours, a relaxed atmosphere, a self-serve soft-drink café and familiar menu items, all with pictures.

• Hotate-goya - ホタテ小屋 | 40.82902,140.73529 in front of Aomori Station - Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 10PM Scallops are an Aomori specialty and you can catch and eat your own at Hotate-goya and the "scallop shack." For 500 yen, you have three minutes to catch as many as you want, which you can than grill or eat raw. Or you can just order off the menu.

• Aji no Sapporo Asari - 味の札幌 浅利 | 〒030-0801 Aomori Prefecture, Aomori, Shinmachi, 1 Chome−11−23 小林第二ビル 1F 40.827539,140.738771 go straight from the station and turn left at the Alaska Hotel - Once of Aomori's more unusual specialties is "miso-curry-milk ramen." You can try it at this tiny ramen shop next to the Alaska Hotel

• Saigon 40.825013,140.739334 straight from the station, right at the 4th light; Saigon is about a block down on the right If you want a break from Japanese food, Saigon has a crazy potpourri of "ethnic" food from Asia and the Americas and beyond. The menu has lots of pictures. There's an extensive drink menu with "all you can drink" (nomihodai) options available.

• Furaibo - ふうらいぼう、風来坊 | 40.82730,140.73777 straight from the station, on the left next to Gusto. Green sign. 2F. from ¥700 If you find yourself looking for breakfast before 8AM, try this weird little cafe with electronic card games for tables. The morning set is a bargain at about ¥700, with buttered toast, salad, ham, a fried egg and syphon-brewed Coffee. You may be sharing the cafe with some folks having morning ramen at the end of a night of soft-drinking.

• Maron - マロン | Yasukata, 2 Chome−6−7 40.82719,140.74164 straight from the station, left at the 5th light (Kencho Dori); on the left. Across the street from Utou Shrine. ☎ +81 17-722-4575 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 9:30PM ¥700-¥2500 Casual cafe with decorated with old clocks and other antique knick-knacks. Morning set, lunch items and sweets available.

• Smile and Spoon Kitchen Studio - スマイル＆スプーンキッチンスタジオ | 青柳2丁目2-16 40.826403,140.755688 30 minutes walk from Aomori Station. Next to Aomori Baptist Church. ☎ +81 17-773-2535about ¥2000 Right around the junction from Hotel Aomori. This little cafe has a daily lunch special and a "trip around the world" lunch from a new country each week.

Local specialties are cidre (シドル, sparkling applefruit cocktail) and Denshu (田酒), Aomori's famous sake. Denshu is served in some izakaya and sushi restaurants. The main entertainment neighborhood is Honchō (本町). To get there, walk straight down Shinmachi "Amenity Street" for about 15 minutes. Once you cross Yanagi-machi Dōri (a big street with a median strip), you're in Honchō, however there's plenty to drink in the town center:

• Karaoke U-Style - カラオケユースタイル | 40.826181,140.744074 A large karaoke chain that has a branch about four or five blocks down the main street on the left. This location has a nice selection of English songs and, of course, offers all you can drink plans.

• Passage Hiroba 40.82713,140.73759 5 min walk from the train - Passage Hiroba is a courtyard on the right side of the main street. There are several bars, taverns and eateries. You can drink outside during warm weather.

• Cafe BERRY BERRY 40.82488,140.73935 straight from Aomori station, right at fourth light; on the right about two blocks down - Standard café fare plus darts.

• Pent House Furukawa, 1 Chome−17−21 スノーランドビル3階 40.825232,140.737607 ☎ +81 17-762-7218 A hip second floor cafe lounge with cozy sofas, big floor cushions and a ping pong table. Skip the skimpy tacos and invest in the fresh guacamole.

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Ramadan in Aomori

Ramadan 2025 in Aomori

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Numerous hotels dot Shinmachi and the main street that stretches out from the train station. These hotels generally increase in price the closer you get to the train station.

• Hotel Sunroute Aomori - 40.82749,140.73820 2 blocks from Aomori Station Single rooms from ¥6000 For drinks, try Hana-no-ya and the sumo-themed tavern in the basement. If you opt for breakfast, you can enjoy a view of the Mutsu Bay while trying lots of prefectural specialties like Hachinohe's senbei soup, or miso, egg and scallop cooked in a scallop shell.

• Toyoko Inn Aomori Eki Shomen-guchi 40.82880,140.73606 in front of Aomori Station Singles from ¥6800
• Hotel Crown Palais , Singles from ¥7000 In the Honcho entertainment area. It looks fancy on the website, but the worn-out guest rooms could use a refurbish.

• Central Hotel Aomori , Singles from ¥6900
• Super Hotel Aomori | Web: aomori/aomori , Singles from ¥6980

• Apple Palace 40.827654,140.750955 Singles from ¥7875This hotel has an onsen.

• Hotel Aomori 1 Chome-1-23 Tsutsumimachi Aomori, Aomori Prefecture 030-0812 40.82538,140.75517 in the Honcho entertainment area Singles from ¥7300 Considered one of the nicer hotels in Aomori and popular for weddings and meetings. Single rooms are small but clean.

Telecommunications in Aomori

The city tourist information center is located next to the bus station on the left as you exit the train station; they have good brochures and maps in English.

• Auga 40.8272,140.7359 across the street from Aomori Station There's a computer corner called Ai Plaza on the fourth floor of the Auga department store. You can use computers for up to one hour and print up to 5 pages. There's a library on floors 6-8.

• Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) 40.82802,140.73424 in the Aomori Station building - You can use free wifi at the Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) on the second floor of Lovina next to the station. You may have to register or sign in with a social media account to connect.

Where to travel next from Aomori

• Hirosaki and the "Kyoto of the North", is 45 minutes away by train.
• The Shimokita Peninsula, one of the most remote but also one of the most stunning locations in Japan, is a few hours away by train.
• Towada-Hachimantai National Park for day trips or overnight stays at onsen ryokan. Hike in the Hakkoda Mountains from trails accessible from Sukayu Onsen or the local cable car, both of which have stops about an hour away from Aomori on a stunning Japan Rail bus ride (covered by JR Pass). Less strenuous hiking along the Oirase Stream and waterfalls, or a visit to Lake Towada are also feasible on the same route, 2-3 hours from Aomori.
• Hakodate, Hokkaido is two hours away by train.

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