The park around Hirosaki Castle, 40 km southwest of Aomori, Japan, is famous for its spring Cherry Blossoms Festival or "Sakura".

An access road and chairlift climb most of the way up Mount Iwaki (1,624 meters) near Hirosaki, Japan. Skiing and hiking are popular at different times of year.

Hirosaki Castle, 40 km southwest of Aomori, Japan, was originally built in 1611, then burned after being struck by lightning in 1627. Rebuilt in 1810, the three-story tower retains an air of the samurai era.. Mount Iwaki is visible from the castle.

Mount Iwaki (1,624 meters), is clearly visible from the highway between Aomori and Hirosaki, Japan.

Kaneumi Inari Shrine opposite Hirota Shrine in Aomori, Japan, is reputed to be the residence of the god of fortune and prosperity. Water fortune telling is offered.

A mosaic of Cassiopeia, a constellation and asterism in the northern sky, graces Shotoku Park on the waterfront at Aomori, Japan.

Wa Rasse Nebuta House (2011 in Aomori, Japan, houses a museum dedicated to the Nebuta Matsuri Festival in August. On display are illuminated paper and bamboo parade floats with lanterns depicting warrior figures.

The cable-stayed Aomori Bay Bridge (1994) with its A-shaped suspension towers is a distinctive feature of Aomori, Japan. A floating pedestrian bridge is below.

From 1966 to 1988 the Memorial Ship Hakkoda-maru next to the Aomori Bay Bridge in Aomori, Japan, served as a train ferry linking Aomori on Honshu to Hakodate io Hokkaido. In 1988 the 54-km Seikan railway tunnel between the islands was opened.

The triangular Aomori Prefecture Sightseeing Products Mansion or ASPAM building (1986) in Aomori, Japan, at the northern tip of Honshu Island, hosts many tourism-related businesses including a 13th floor observatory.