Wi-Fi and Travel Information in Aomori, Japan: Your Ultimate Guide

Aomori is a city blessed with rich natural beauty, such as the Shirakami-Sanchi and Lake Towada. When visiting Aomori, you might want to check the Wi-Fi situation in advance to ensure a smooth travel.

We have curated a list of free public Wi-Fi available in Aomori, and also local travel information for you. Not stopping there, we will also introduce our highly recommended Wi-Fi rental service, "WiFiBOX".

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Free Public Wi-Fi Available in Aomori

Aomori City provides "Aomori City Free Wi-Fi", a free Internet access service provided at public facilities from Shin-Chuo Wharf to the Aomori Station area so that travelers visiting Aomori City can easily obtain information.

There is no limit to the number of times you can connect to Aomori City Free Wi-Fi per day; however each session has a maximum connection time of 60-minute.

The specific facilities where Aomori City Free Wi-Fi can be used are listed below.

• Memorial Ship Hakkōda-maru
• Aomori Port Passenger Boat Terminal Building
• Nebuta Museum WA RASSE
• Tourist Information Center Aomori City
• Passage square
• Link Station Hall Aomori
• Aomori Tourist Information Center
• Michigin Dream Stadium (Aomori City Sports Hall)
• Sightseeing route bus "Nebutan-go"
• Portable (mobile) router (temporarily installed at the information desk at the wharf)
• Wi-Fi Street (Shinmachi Street, north side of Yanagimachi Street)

From here, let's check the details of the Aomori City Free Wi-Fi SSID and how to log in.

SSID for Aomori City Free Wi-Fi

When connecting to Wi-Fi, the corresponding SSID (network name) must be selected to identify the wireless network. The SSIDs for Aomori City Free Wi-Fi is Aomori_City_Free_Wi-Fi

Once you arrive in Aomori City, look for the above SSID on the Wi-Fi settings of your devices. The SSID can also be found on the original stickers posted at facilities offering Aomori City Free Wi-Fi.

How to Log in to Aomori City Free Wi-Fi

There are two ways to log in to Aomori City Free Wi-Fi: e-mail authentication and social media authentication.

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Yahoo! JAPAN ID
• Weibo
• d Account
• LINE

Before proceeding to each authentication, follow the steps below.

1. Open the iOS or Android settings screen
2. Tap "Wi-Fi"
3. Select Aomori_City_Free_Wi-Fi
4. The portal page will appear automatically.

1. Email Authentication

Here is how you can do email authentication:

1. Select "Register by email address" on the portal page
2. Enter your email address.
3. Temporary registration is complete
4. Receive a registration email.
5. Click the URL in the email to complete the registration. Connection is now complete.

2. Social media authentication

If you want to use your social media account to authenticate:

1. Select the social media account you use on the portal page
   (Example: "Login with Facebook")
2. Enter the your Social media account
3. Connection is completed

Once you have registered for Aomori City Free Wi-Fi, you can also use free Wi-Fi in "Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi" compatible areas such as major airports and train stations throughout Japan.

Reference(in japanese)：Aomori City "Aomori City Free Wi-Fi
Reference(in japanese)：Aomori City "Aomori_City_Free_Wi-Fi" Internet Connection Procedure

Other Free Wi-Fi Available in Aomori

In addition to Aomori City Free Wi-Fi, Aomori has other free Wi-Fi available at cafes, hotels, and train stations. However, it should be noted that free Wi-Fi (including public Wi-Fi) carries risks such as eavesdropping, peeping, and device hijacking. You should consider a more private connection for important communications.

Here are some other free Wi-Fi options available in Aomori.

Cafes

In Aomori, free Wi-Fi is available at various cafes. For example, free Wi-Fi is available at 12 Doutor Coffee stores in the prefecture by selecting the SSID "DOUTOR_FREE_Wi-Fi".

Other stores include 11 Starbucks stores and 7 Tully's Coffee stores in the prefecture (all store numbers are as of April 25, 2023). When connecting, select the SSID "at_STARBUCKS_Wi2" for Starbucks and "tullys_Wi-Fi" for Tully's Coffee.

Hotels

Free Wi-Fi is also available at hotels in Aomori. For example, at the Daiwa Roynet Hotel Aomori, a 5-minute walk from JR Aomori Station, free Wi-Fi access is available in all guest rooms.

It is likely that other hotels in Aomori also have free Wi-Fi available. But just in case, before staying at a hotel, check at the front desk or with the hotel staff.

Stations

You can connect to JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi for free at Aomori Station and Shin-Aomori Station, where the Hokkaido and Tohoku Shinkansen bullet trains stop (SSID: "JR-EAST_FREE_Wi-Fi"). You can use the service as many times as you wish by re-entering the SSID for 3 hours at a time. To register, you need to register your email address.
Free Wi-Fi is also available at LOVINA (Aomori Station Building Lovina), a commercial facility directly connected to Aomori Station (SSID: "lovinawi-fi"). When connecting, it is necessary to enter the password written on the information poster, located on the second floor of the building.

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As mentioned above, tourists in Aomori can use public Wi-Fi or free Wi-Fi provided by cafes, and hotels. However, the drawback of free Wi-Fi is that it is not stable and not the safest thing to use, as the communication speed may be slow depending on the time and location, and there is a risk of a third party intercepting the content of the communication. Depending on the hotel where you stay, free Wi-Fi may not be available in the first place.
If you want to use the Internet comfortably and securely while sightseeing in Aomori, why not rent a portable Wi-Fi router?
In particular, we recommend WiFiBOX, a Wi-Fi rental service that completes every step of the process, from reservation to return, all contactless.

Here are the simple steps to rent a WiFiBOX.

Flow of usage and setting

The flow of using and setting up WiFiBOX is as follows:

1. On the official site of WiFiBOX (https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en), select your travel destination ("Japan", if you are going to use it in Aomori), select the desired usage period and plan, and tap "Proceed to checkout".
2. If you are using WiFiBOX for the first time, create a new account. Log in if you already have one.
3. Complete the payment procedure with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or American Express) or a debit card.
4. After reserving, you will receive an email with the subject "How to Pick Up Your Wi-Fi Unit". When you are in front of the rental machine, open the "QR code (*) scanning page" from the email, and scan the QR code at the top right of the display on the rental machine.
   (* "QR Code" is a registered trademark of Denso Wave)
5. Tap "Pick-up" on your smartphone, and pull out the Wi-Fi unit from the slot to receive it.
6. Turn on the power of the unit , then on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your device, select the SSID written on the back of the unit, and enter the password to.

Please refer to the following for more detailed usage procedures:
(Link to WiFiBOX quick guide)
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/guide

Wi-Fi router pickup/return location

As of April 2023, WiFiBOX rental machines are installed at Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu International Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Tokyo Station etc. It is also now available in Shinjuku and Shibuya Station area.
We recommend you to pick up your Wi-Fi unit at the airport or station you plan to pass when traveling to Aomori.

Please check the following for details on the locations of WiFiBOX

WiFiBOX Location List

What Kind of City is Aomori?

Aomori refers to either "Aomori Prefecture" or its prefectural capital, Aomori City, located in the northernmost part of Honshu in the Japanese archipelago. Aomori Prefecture ranks 8th in Japan in terms of total area (approximately 9,645.64 square kilometers) and 31st in terms of population (1,237,984) (both as of October 1, 2020).

Aomori Prefecture has 10 cities, 22 towns, and 8 villages (40 municipalities in total). Aomori City, Hachinohe City, and Hirosaki City are the first, second, and third most populous cities in the prefecture, respectively.

Aomori's climate is characterized by a cool and pleasant climate (annual average temperature of 11.0°C) and relatively low incidence of typhoons. However, the Ou Mountains divide Aomori Prefecture into two parts; making the climate differ from area to area, with some areas having heavy snowfall in winter and others having sunny days.

Aomori has a wide variety of local cuisine. Major local dishes and local gourmet specialties are listed below.

• Ichigo-ni : soup made with high-grade ingredients such as fresh sea urchin and abalone
• Jappa (miscellaneous) soup : soup made with fish heads, bones, skin, entrails, and other parts that are not usually eaten
• Kaiyaki Miso : a fisherman's dish made by baking sardine or mackerel filets topped with homemade miso paste on top of scallop shells
• Ohma Tuna : Bluefin tuna landed in the Tsugaru Straits
• Nanbu senbei : rice crackers made by mixing flour, salt, and water, then kneading and baking (a specialty of the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture and northern Iwate Prefecture)

Other vegetables that can be harvested include gobo (burdock root) and garlic, which boasts the nation's largest shipment.

Reference(in Japanese): Aomori Prefecture "Aomori Livelihood" portal site for immigration and exchange
Reference(in Japanese): Aomori Prefecture "Population and Area of Aomori Prefecture
Reference(in Japanese): Aomori Product Information Site "Aomori no Yumimono-tachi" (Aomori's Delicious Foods)

Places to Visit in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture can be divided into three regions: Tsugaru, Nanbu, and Shimokita. Even within Aomori Prefecture, the dialects are unique in that they differ from each other: Tsugaru dialect, Nanbu dialect, and Shimokita dialect. The Tsugaru region can also be categorized into "Tosei," "Chūnan," and "Seihoku," and the Nanbu region into "Kamikita" and "Sanpaku" (Shimokita region is "Shimokita" as it is).

Out of all places in Aomori, here are our favorites: "Oirase Gorge" in the Johoku area, "Hakkoda mountain range (Mt. Hakkoda)" and "Aomori Nebuta Festival" in the Higashi Ao area, "Mount Osore" in the Shimokita area, and "Hirosaki Castle" and "Hirosaki Neputa Festival" in the Chūnan area. Scroll down to read our highlights.

Oirase Gorge

The Oirase Gorge is a river of which the source is Lake Towada, a well-known scenic spot in the north. The river is characterized by its low water flow, which makes it less prone to flooding.

The attractive feature of this area is that roadways and sidewalks are built along the mountain stream at about the same level as the stream, allowing visitors to walk while enjoying the beauty of nature. Bicycle rentals are available, so you can also ride through the wilderness on a bicycle.

It is especially beautiful during the fall foliage season, but you can enjoy it any time of the year, as each season presents a different view.

Reference : Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information Site "Oirase Keiryu

Hours of operation	24 hours
Regular closing days	ー
Address	183 Tochikubo, Okuse, Towada-shi, Aomori

Hakkoda mountain range

Hakkoda (Hakkoda mountain range) is the collective name for several volcanoes, the main peak of which is Otake (1,585 m), which rises to the south of Aomori City. It is included in the "One Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan" selected by novelist and mountaineer Kyuya Fukada.

The area is fascinating for its several hot springs and for its marshland plants that can be admired. You can also view beautiful valleys and waterfalls.

If you want to experience Mount Hakkoda in a casual way, we recommend the "Walking Course," which is a stroll along a well-maintained trail. For beginners who want to try hiking, there is also the "Kenashi Paradise Line," a 2.5 to 3-hour hiking course.

Reference(in Japanese): Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information Site "Hakkouda (Hakkouda Mountain Range)

Hours of Opening	ー
Regular closing days	ー
Address	Komagome Fukazawa, Aomori-shi, Aomori

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Photo provided by "（公社）青森観光コンベンション協会"

The Aomori Nebuta Festival is a large-scale festival held annually from August 2 to 7. During the festival, visitors can enjoy the spectacular "Nebuta" floats, which are based on historical and mythological themes.

If your visit to Aomori falls outside of the festival period, be sure to visit the Nebuta House Wa Rasse. There you will enjoy the realistic Nebuta floats on display.

Furthermore, Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture also holds the "Hirosaki Neputa Festival" from August 1 to 7 every year.

Reference： Nebuta-no-ie Wa Rasse "Hours of Opening / Closed

(Nebuta House Wa Rasse, Nebuta Museum, Nebuta Hall)

Hours of Opening	(May - August) 9 AM - 7 PM *Last admission at 6:30 PM (September - April) 9 AM - 6 PM *Last admission 5:30 PM
Regular closing days	August 9, August 10, December 31, January 1
Address	1-1-1 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture

Mount Osore

Osorezan is a mountain located in the central Shimokita region. Osorezan is said to have been founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin, and is known as Osorezan Bodai-ji Temple.

Osorezan Grand Festival is held once a year for five days from July 20 to 24. During the festival, itako (shrine maidens) perform kuchiyose, a ritual in which they listen to the voices of the deceased, attracting worshippers from all over Japan.

Osorezan is one of the three most sacred places along with Hieizan and Koyasan.

Reference(in Japanese)： Mutsu City Tourism Association "Osorezan, one of the three most sacred places in Japan

Hours of Opening	6 AM - 6 PM (Separately during the Grand Festival and Autumn Pilgrimage)
Regular closing days	Any day other than May 1 through October 31 of each year
Address	3-2 Aza Uzoriyama, Oaza Tanabe, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle was constructed in 1611 during the reign of Nobuhiro Tsugaru, the second lord of the Hirosaki Domain. It is one of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan, and its three Ninomaru corner turrets and five castle gates are designated as Important Cultural Properties.

Hirosaki Park with Hirosaki Castle is known for its magnificent cherry blossoms that bloom every spring. The Hirosaki hosts a variety of seasonal events each year, such as the "Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival" in spring, the "Hirosaki Neputa Festival" in summer, the "Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Festival" in fall, and the "Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival" in winter.

Reference(in japanese)： Hirosaki-shi Midori-no-Kyokai

営業時間	April 1 - November 23 : 9 AM - 5 PM Cherry Blossom Festival : 7 AM - 9 PM
Regular closing days	November 24 - March 31
Address	1 Shimoshiragin-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken

To Summarize: Information on Internet & Wi-Fi in Aomori

Aomori City Free Wi-Fi, a public Wi-Fi service, is available at tourist facilities and ports in Aomori City. Free Wi-Fi is also commonly available at cafes and hotels.

However, when using public or free Wi-Fi, you must consider the risk of being eavesdropped on, snooped on, or having your device hijacked. When exchanging personal or confidential information, consider a more private connection.

For that, we recommend WiFiBOX. WiFiBOX is a Wi-Fi rental service where everything from reservation, pickup, and return is completed without any human contact. If you are planning to go on a business trip or sightseeing in Aomori in the future, you should definitely consider using this service.