【Aomori Prefecture】　Japan Shopping Festival in Tohoku

Aomori Prefecture, which is located on the most northern point of the main island of Japan, is known for its heavy snowfall. Surrounded by the sea on three sides (west, north, and east), the prefecture is rich in marine products. Specially Oma-Machi is famous for its tuna caught using the single hook fishing method. There are also the Jomon Prehistoric Sites that are registered with the World Cultural Heritage Site which are scattered about.

■Activities that you can only do here

Have Fun on the Snowmobiles that Speed Through the Snow

Aomori is one of the most heavily snow-covered areas in Japan. 「SNOW SPORTS PARK AOIMORI」 is a leisure facility that's only open in the winter, where you can enjoy that abundant snow. Of the available activities, touring with a snowmobile is the most popular. 10 snowmobiles with 200 - 1000cc are available, and you can drive them easily with only the handle, accelerator, and by shifting your body. On January 26th, and February 23rd of 2025, you can participate without making a prior appointment. Excluding these 2 days, a prior appointment will be needed so please make an appointment from the form.

SNOW SPORTS PARK AOIMORI

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■gourmet you can only eat here

A-FACTORY Aomori Cidre-- A elffervecent alcoholic drink made by apples from Aomori prefecture

Aomori Prefecture is the largest producer of apples in Japan. A-FACTORY　Aomori Cider is a beer made from apples fermented at low temperatures. It is made inside the cider factory "A-FACTORY" , using only apples from Aomori Prefecture. The moment you take a sip, the aroma of apples fills your mouth.

Ａ-FACTORY

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元祖青森のっけ丼-- 具材を自分で選んで作るオリジナル丼

「青森魚菜センター」の市場で販売される新鮮な魚介類・惣菜、地元の特産や名物などを少しずつ選んで、温かなごはんにのせて食べる「のっけ丼」。

手順としてはまず、案内所で食事券を購入して、赤い看板のあるお店でご飯と引き換えます。残りの食事券は、市場内約30店舗で販売する商品から、好きなものを選んで交換。それを全部ご飯にのせれば、世界に一つのオリジナル丼の完成です。ぜひご賞味を！

元祖のっけ丼

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