Things to do in Aomori
In Aomori, nothing just sits still — not the history, not the landscapes and definitely not the festival floats. This is a city where music echoes through the streets, hot springs steam in the shadow of snowy peaks and centuries-old customs are constantly rejuvenated with new life and intensity. The rhythm of taiko drums mingles with the laughter of children building snow sculptures, while ancient shrines stand witness to both timeless rituals and spontaneous celebrations that spill into the modern streets.
Here, tradition doesn't preserve itself in glass cases but lives and breathes in every season, every gathering, every moment when the past and present dance together under the northern lights.
Shore excursions to explore Aomori
Aomori invites you to go big (and not want to go home). The statues are enormous, the floats are elaborate and the landscapes stretch as far as the stories behind them. Princess excursions tap into that energy, offering experiences that are bold and layered, with each one feeling like a slice of larger-than-life.
Experience the Aomori port on your next cruise
Cruises to Japan bring you to places that speak in more than one voice. In Aomori, you might hear chanting monks in the morning, taiko drums by noon and the rustle of beech trees in the afternoon. The port drops you right into a landscape where opposites meet — volcanic heat juxtaposed with mountain snow, ancient temples mixing with neon floats — and somehow, it all makes perfect sense.
Let Aomori leave its mark, with Princess Cruises
This is the kind of port that sticks with you. Maybe it’s the flash of color from a festival float or the calm that settles in after a mountaintop view. Maybe it’s just the sound of snow crunching underfoot. However it happens, Aomori has a way of getting under your skin in the best possible way — and Princess makes sure the connection is immersive and memorable.
Drift into spring magic beneath cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Park’s famous moat.
Marvel at Japan’s tallest seated bronze Buddha, the serene Showa Daibutsu in Aomori.
Ships sailing to Aomori
Our cruises to Aomori deliver Japan’s northern magic with all the polish and ease that makes Princess the perfect co-pilot for cultural experiences and scenic daydreams, all topped off with evenings wrapped in onboard luxury.
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