When comparing Nagasaki vs Aomori, the Slant community recommends Nagasaki for most people. In the question“What are the best cities to visit in Japan besides Tokyo and Kyoto?” Nagasaki is ranked 7th while Aomori is ranked 13th.
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Pros
Pro Atomic bomb memorial
Pro Castella sponge cakes
When the Polish first came to Japan through Nagasaki's ports, they brought with them their egg-based sponge cakes. 400 years later, Nagasaki has really refined their recipes, and this cake is one of the favorite desserts of Japan. Some of the historical shops still operate their flagships in Nagasaki, where the cake is exquisite and service and impeccable (change is doled out in completely new bills with consecutive numerical codes).
Pro Beautiful night-view
Nagasaki was rated as one of the best night views in all of Japan. Given its unique coastal structure, there are several great viewpoints around the city.
Pro Nebuta festival
Pro Friendly, affordable restaurants
Since Aomori is a small coastal city, the restaurants carry an air of local pubs, where everyone knows everyone else, and they're very friendly and welcoming to foreigners.
Pro Aomori apples
Aomori ships the majority of the apples that get consumed around Japan, including the expensive $10+ per apple gifts that get presented in special occasions. Thus, Aomori is the prime location to try these apples at a more affordable price.