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Aomori, Japan

  • Traditional Japanese castle behind vibrant red bridge

Rich in nature, history and culture, Aomori is home to Hirosaki Castle, one of Japan’s original twelve castles—today, it still stands, recalling its centuries-old samurai past. While Aomori is perhaps most known for its beauty during the spring cherry blossom season, it offers scenic landscapes year-round; it is home to the UNESCO-listed Shirakami Sanchi, one of East Asia’s last virgin forests. Spirituality infuses the region, which is also home to the Seiryu-ji Temple with its towering Showa Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Showa).