Aomori is relatively unexplored, its verdant landscapes, famous festivals, and World Heritage sites can all still be called “hidden gems”. Hiking through unspoiled wilderness, riding in trains heated by stoves, and sampling delectable seafood and sake are just some of its attractions. Aomori is home to one of the world’s largest primeval beech forests stretching over 130,000 hectares, 17,000 hectares of which are designated Natural Heritage. Although much of the designated area is unexplored, there are various hiking trails available through the pristine natural surroundings of Shirakami Sanchi.
