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Half-Day Hirosaki Castle and Samurai house Tour with Guide

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Tomio Yokouchi
Festival performance

About this activity

You can enjoy local festival feeling at the Tsugaru-han Neputa Village.

Staff members play festival music and you can try to drum a japanese drum.

You can enjoy local craft making(extra charge needed.)

Gold Fish Neputa Making 1,500JPY

Tsugaru Kite Painting 1,300JPY etc.

At Hirosaki Castle, you can walk through the castle park which is famous for its cherry blossom in early to mid-April.

At the main wing, you can see exterior of the castle tower which is one of twelve castle towers remaining from 19th century.

*The castle tower is under repair so we cannot go inside until 2032.

If we have time, you can visit a couple of samurai houses near by.

*** Additional information ****

This tour is up to 3 guests, because the car I can provide is a small car.

But if you are 4 guests including one or more child who is younger than 10 years old, it will be ok with four guests.

Three people should be packed in the back seat.

In this case please let me know.

What's included

  • ✓English Guiding(Professional guide)
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕craftmaking experience(for example Gold Fish Neputa Making 1,500JPY,Tsugaru Kite Painting 1,300JPY)
  • ✕Hirosaki Castle
  • ✕Tsugaruhan Neputa Mura
  • ✕gratuity(Optional)

Meeting and pickup

  • I'll be waiting for you with a sign.
  • In front of the Aomori station there is a tourist Information center. I'll be waiting for you there.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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