Aomori, Japan Cruise Port

The cruise port of Aomori, Japan derives much of its beauty from snow-covered Hakkoda Mountains, apple orchards and cherry blossoms that surround the terrain, and the tranquil harbor situated at the innermost part of Mutsu Bay. As the capital of the Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, this port city has witnessed several misfortunes time and time again, yet has always prevailed. Cruising to Aomori, Japan is a gateway to some fascinating history about the earliest prehistoric cultures of Japan at the Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site, Shirakami Mountains, a world natural heritage, and the Aomori Museum of Art that recaptures the color and pageantry of Aomori’s renowned Nebuta Matsuri Festival.

Book one or more of these shore excursions on your cruise to Aomori, Japan:

Sannai-Maruyama Ruins is an archaeological site discovered in the early 1990s during an excavation project. It represents the significant remains of the prehistoric life once lived in Northern Japan by the people of Jomon 5000 years ago. Some of the ruins have been reconstructed based on knowledge of the architectural structure that existed back then. Walk through the burial pits, houses, tower and great hall as you encounter some large pit-dwellings, potteries, clay figures, earthenware and stone artifacts.
Dedicated to the city's famous Nebuta Matsuri which is held annually in early August, Nebuta Warasse captures the spirit of the festival and gives visitors a taste of its lively atmosphere, history and traditions. Marvel at the awesome craftsmanship of the award winning Nebuta floats displayed museum and learn a bit about the culture in the cruise port of Aomori, Japan.
Enjoy a challenging snow adventure with a blend of nature and deep culture as you go mountain skiing or walking the nature trail of Hakkoda from the Summit Park Station. With a chairlift on the Hakkoda Ropeway you will have an interesting view of Aomori City.

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