The ultra-modern port city of Aomori, in the far north of Japan's main island of Honshu, stretches around Mutsu Bay and is the gateway to the Aomori prefecture's many stunning natural attractions. Departing from this highly-modern city, you will be able to discover ancestral know-how, among extraordinary paper lanterns, pottery workshop and traditional musical instruments. You can also visit emblematic sites such as the Seiryu-ji temple, home to Japan's largest Buddha statue, the Fujita memorial garden, laid out in the style of a Japanese landscape park, and the medieval Hirosaki castle, which recalls the era of the Samurai. You can also, if you wish, stay on board your ship to enjoy a nice sailing.