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Aomori, Japan
In Aomori, immerse yourself in history as you visit fascinating archaeological sites, ancient villages and cultural museums. Come hungry for culinary delights and create your own donburi from the fresh, local seafood sold at Furukawa Fish Market. Or discover one of the city’s many apple groves and taste green and red apples and homemade jams and juice.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Aomori Port Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
JST (Japan Standard Time) UTC/GMT +9 hours -
Language
Japanese is the official language. Say "hello" in Japanese: Kon'nichiwa (koh-NEE-chee-wah) -
Currency & Shopping
Japanese yen (JPY) Traditional lacquerware, handmade crafts -
Best Way to Get Around
Many destinations are a short walk from port; there is car transportation to the National Park and Forest. -
Famous For
Visit the fascinating Sannai Maruyama Archaeological Site, one of the largest and best-preserved Jomon Period (13,000-300BC) villages in Japan, and see what life was like within its dwellings -
Fun Fact #1
It's a festival all year long at the Nebuta Festival Museum, with many amazing floats on permanent display. -
Fun Fact #2
Among the kid-friendly art on display at the Aomori Museum of Art are works by Tohl Narita, who designed many of the monsters for the Ultraman TV show.