AOMORI
Aomori is the northernmost prefecture in Honshu. One of the snowiest areas in Japan, it boasts abundant nature and four distinct beautiful seasons. With each season, one can enjoy unique sights including the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki during spring, the Nebuta Festival in summer, the autumn leaves at Oirase Gorge and the snow monsters (frost-covered trees) on the Hakkoda Mountain range.自然豊かな本州最北の地。日本有数の豪雪地帯で独特の美しい景色や文化が魅力。弘前のさくら、青森のねぶた、奥入瀬渓流の紅葉、八甲田山の樹氷と四季折々の楽しみがある。
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1. MT. HAKKODA 八甲田山
A 1,000-meter high volcanic mountain range on the southern side of Aomori City. The ropeway, which operates all year round, boasts amazing views especially in autumn when the mountains are covered in autumn leaves.
青森市の南側に連なる1000m級の火山群の総称。通年で運行されるロープウェーからの見晴らしが素晴らしく、特に秋には眼下に広がる、山全体を覆う紅葉に目を奪われる。
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2. Oma Tuna 大間のマグロ
Located in the most northern part of Honshu Island, Oma Town is known for its bluefin tuna. Every autumn, a giant-tuna-cutting show is held at the Tuna Festival where you can witness the power and skill of professionals in action.
本州最北端の大間町は、最高級「クロマグロ」の水揚げで知られる。秋の「マグロまつり」では「巨大マグロの解体ショー」も行われ、その迫力と手練の技に圧倒される。
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3. Hotokegaura 仏ヶ浦
The strangely-shaped white rocks which lie along the coast for 2 kilometers are a result of deep sea volcanic activity 2,000 years ago. The names of the rocks, which suit the mystical views, are derived from Buddhist images such as “Hitotsu Botoke (One Buddha)”, “Nyoraino Kubi (Buddha’s Neck)”
約2㎞にわたり海岸沿いにそびえる白い奇岩の群れは、約2000年前の海底火山活動によって造られた大自然の美。一ツ仏、如来の首など、仏にちなんだ名前も納得の神々しさだ。
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4. Oirase Mountain-stream 奥入瀬渓流
The contrast of waterfalls and autumn leaves through the mountain stream coming from Lake Towada is very beautiful. Promenades are well-organized, and tourists can enjoy the changing sceneries created by the deep natural forest and stream.
十和田湖から流れ出る渓流で、点在する滝と紅葉のコントラストが美しい。遊歩道も整備されており、観光客は深い自然林と渓流が織りなす変化に富んだ景色を堪能できる。
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5. Tanesashi Coast 種差海岸
Located in Aomori prefecture on the side of the Pacific Ocean, Tanesashi Coast offers a myriad of splendid views such as that of the shore reef, sandy beaches and cliffs. The view of the Pacific Ocean beyond the grass and right up to the shoreline is a must-see.
青森県の太平洋側に位置し、岩礁から砂浜、切り立った崖など変化に富んだ景観を見せる。とりわけ、波打ち際まで天然の芝生が広がる種差芝生地から眺める太平洋は必見。
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6. Tsuta-numa Swamp 蔦沼
A swamp located in central Aomori, surrounded by a virgin forest of beech and full of nature. In autumn, the reflection of golden colored trees in the sunlight create a stunningly beautiful sight.
青森県のほぼ中央、ブナの原生林に囲まれた自然豊かな沼。秋には、黄金色に染まった木々が朝陽を受けて水面に映し出され、息をのむほど美しい世界をつくる。
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