A visit to Aomori means enjoyment of pristine natural landscapes such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi, the Juniko (Twelve Lakes), and Tsutanuma Marsh. The prefecture is also well-known for the stirring splendor of festivals like Aomori Nebuta Matsuri and Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, so you can enjoy both the natural and cultural landscapes of Japan.