The Atlas Obscura Guide To Aomori

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aomori, Japan

Updated February 1, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Aomori

Sakura tie in Showa Daibutsu, Aomori

Aomori, Japan

Showa Daibutsu

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Sannai Maruyama Ruins

Aomori, Japan

Sannai Maruyama Ruins

These Japanese ruins have been brought back to life with elaborately recreated buildings.

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A rice paddy warrior in Inakadate (Flickr/shinkusano)

Inakadate, Japan

Inakadate Tanbo Art

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

16 miles from Aomori

Kizukuri Station.

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Kizukuri Station

A train station decorated by a giant replica of an ancient Shakōki-dogū figurine.

18 miles from Aomori

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