Aomori Prefecture

Located at the northernmost point of Honshu island, Aomori Prefecture extends across 9,645 square kilometers of varied terrain between the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan.

The prefecture gained its official status in September 1871, evolving from the former Mutsu Province into a vital administrative region of northern Japan.

The Nebuta Matsuri festival fills Aomori city streets with large illuminated paper floats depicting warriors and mythological figures during summer celebrations.

The Tohoku Shinkansen connects Tokyo to Aomori Prefecture through Shin-Aomori Station, with local trains and buses providing access to towns and natural destinations.

The region produces 59 percent of Japan's apple harvest, with orchards spreading across its valleys and gentle slopes beneath Mount Iwaki.

Location: Japan

Inception: September 1871

Capital city: Aomori

Website: https://www.pref.aomori.lg.jp/foreigners/

Part of: Tōhoku region

Shares border with: Akita Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Hokkaido

Website: https://pref.aomori.lg.jp/foreigners

GPS coordinates: 40.82461,140.74056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50