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Ranked as the world's heaviest snowfall city by AccuWeather, Aomori welcomes winter enthusiasts with an average of 8 meters of snow annually.
Embracing life in the snow-covered city of Aomori, Japan with 8 meters of snow
During the winter months in Aomori city, over 279,000 residents grapple with the daily challenge of heavy snowfall. It's considered the place with the thickest layer of snow in the world. Public transportation comes to a halt, streets are left deserted in winter… Photo: Insider.
Nevertheless, the locals and tourists here always find ways to make this time special by creating numerous festivals and breathtaking scenes. Photo: Pinterest.
Situated in northern Japan, this port city lies along the coast, nestled between the Hakkoda Mountains and Mutsu Bay. The distinct winds from the mountains and the sea converge here, rapidly creating clouds and blanketing the city in a substantial amount of snow during winter. Photo: Loveexploring.
On average, the city receives 8 meters of snowfall annually, surpassing its runner-up, Sapporo, by 3 meters. This snowfall is predominantly from November to April the following year. Photo: Allaboutjapan.
Driving in Aomori city during winter feels like navigating through an ice river. The Hakkoda-Towada Gold Line national highway often closes for several months each year. Photo: Imgur.
As a result, they create an enormous 'snow corridor' with walls reaching up to 8 meters high. This impressive 8-kilometer-long corridor attracts thousands of tourists annually before the highway reopens. Photo: Aomori.
On local roads, residents have to clear the snow themselves or hire companies. This task needs to be done in the morning, noon, and evening, yet it's still impossible to clear all the fallen snow. Some even consider shoveling snow as a daily gym workout. Photo: Insider.
In 2002, the city installed holes and a heating system on certain streets to prevent them from being covered in snow and freezing. However, most streets in Aomori remain heavily snow-covered during winter. Photo: Insider.
Visitors can take a train to admire the snowfall in the countryside surrounding the city. The train compartments are equipped with traditional heaters to keep passengers warm. Photo: Insider.
This city is also famous for its fascinating snow festivals and delicious, fresh seafood specialties. Therefore, even in harsh weather, Aomori city never lacks tourists.
According to An Ngọc/ Zing news
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
MytourJanuary 14, 2020
