This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Aomori city! Aomori is known for its abundant nature, apple production, and its summertime Nebuta festivals – considered the best of all the summer Tohoku festivals. Beneath the surface, Aomori has a surprising number of attractions to offer, encompassing history,…
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Uncover the rich traditions and natural beauty of Aomori, Japan's northernmost prefecture on Honshu, with a guide. With a private vehicle, this tour covers four highlights across the city and its outskirts: Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, displaying giant floats from Aomori's famous festival; Aomori Museum of Art, home to Yoshitomo Nara's 8.6-meter statue Aomori-ken; Hakkoda Mountains, reached by ropeway…
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Takayama Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of Shinto Torii Gates. Real insta-worthy shrine. *** You need to walk up and down 90 steps of stairs. You can go slope.*** This tour includes transportation service (guide's car.) It is difficult to go this shrine only by public transportations. So this tour is the best to visit Takayama Inari shrine. You can also visit JR Kizukuri station which i…
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Proud recipient of the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of experiences worldwide. Explore with our award-winning local team! Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese. Communication will be through a translation app, and tour information will be provided in advance. Uncover the cultural treasures of Aomo…
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This tour takes you on a tour of three of Aomori's most fascinating important cultural spots. Hirosaki Castle, which has the northernmost castle tower in Japan, and the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, a scene from an era more than 4,000 years ago. We will also take you to a facility where you can experience the Nebuta Matsuri Festival, a festival that inspires the hearts of the Japanese people. Enjoy the…
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In this tour, we visit 2 of 17 Jomon pre-historic sites near Aomori city.(Listed on UNESCO world cultural heritage sites). Transportation: Included 1.Komakino Site Original stone circle made in Jomon period. Found by local high school students. The unique stone line is famous nation wide as Komakino style stone arrangement. Excavated artifacts are seen at a museum named Jomon-no Manabiya Komakino…
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Imagine sitting at an intimate sushi counter, open exclusively for your private party during hours usually closed to the public. Located in the Tohoku region of Northern Japan, Aomori City sits where four seas—the Pacific, Sea of Japan, Tsugaru Strait, and Mutsu Bay—converge. This rare setting fostered a local palate so discerning it forged masters of extraordinary craft. Specially opened for you…
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In this tour, you can go see 3 of 17 World Heritage Jomon Historical sites. More over, you can feel Japanese culture by visiting Takayama-Inari shrine which is famous for its hundreds of mysterious red torii gates lining up. Visiting a pottery shop is another highlight of this tour. You can experience pottery making. (more than 3 pax, Extra fee 4,000/person plus shipping fee) reservation is neede…
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Experience the rich heritage and natural beauty of Aomori City on this private 5-hour tour. Starting from Aomori Port, your guide and private car will introduce you to ancient archaeological sites, contemporary art, and vibrant local culture. Surrounded by majestic mountains and bountiful seas, Aomori is renowned for its fresh seafood, delicious fruits, and the famous Nebuta Festival. This tour i…
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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 ma…
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You can witness amazing archeological site newly listed on World Heritage. We use local bus round trip to 2 spots or guide's private car (costs 3,000 JPY for a group) You can have lunch at Sannai Maruyama site or Aomori Museum of Art. Guide is quite knowledgeable about Jomon. Both spots have nice shop so you can purchase memorable souvenirs. This tour is guided by government licensed English tour…
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This private tour showcases three of Aomori’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Step back over 4,000 years at the Sannai-Maruyama Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can explore ancient Jomon village life. Discover Hirosaki Castle, home to Japan’s northernmost surviving castle tower, surrounded by gates, bridges, and seasonal beauty. At Showa Daibutsu in Seiryuji Temple, mar…
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1. Rice Paddy Art in Inakadate Village (opens until Oct. 10th) The first rice paddy art in Japan and the best one. They also have foot bath nearby. 2. Apple picking You can enjoy apple picking directly from apple trees(2 to 5 apples), The variety is according to the season(Fuji, Orin etc.) ※Until July, we take you alternative site.(Picking period is from August) 3. Tsugaruhan Neputa Village You c…
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Easy walking tour mainly along the shinmachi street.(around 6,000STEPS) Our tour starts from Aomori sightseeing building ASPAM. At ASPAM, you may try Japanese Sake Tasting. You can find just baked apple pie. There is a Must-see fantastic 3-D theater you can learn Aomori sightseeing highlights. Then we move to Utoh shirine, a shinto shrine which is a home shrine of Aomori citizens. You can learn h…
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Engage in a unique culinary journey at the Aomori Gyosai Center, where you create your own personalized Nokke-don seafood bowl. This hands-on experience allows you to explore a vibrant market filled with fresh seafood and local flavors, crafting a meal that reflects your individual tastes. As you navigate the stalls, your guide shares insights about Japan's seafood culture and Aomori's rich culin…
Trace the 400-year history of Aomori, from its vibrant harbor to the sacred mountain springs that sustain it. Experience world-class seafood approved by discerning locals and rejuvenate with a "Petit-Toji" hot spring ritual in the heart of the Hakkoda Mountains. Highlights ・Nebuta Museum: Discover the resilient maritime spirit of Aomori’s 400-year-old port. ・Pro’s Market Lunch: Savor seasonal sea…
Experience traditional Japanese hot spring bathing. You can choose which bath you are interested in, gender mixed bathing or separated bathing. I'll let you know how to enjoy Japanese style hot spring, as I am a sort of hot spring master who had been to most of hot spring resorts all over Japan. If you are not comfortable bathing nakid, you can rent a special bathing cloth.(men and women)
Let's enjoy deep Tsugaru sight-seeing with Stove train ride. Stove train is operated through snow covered rice fields only from December to March. On the stove train, local attendants help us to know deep Tsugaru area, and they even cook dried squid on the stove (Squid is sold on the train) for you. It is also fun to dring Japanese sake with dried squid. At Goshogawara city, you can visit local s…
Experience traditional craft making with Guide. Tsugaru is the eastern half of Aomori Prefecture. In this tour you can experience three kinds of local handicrafts in Tsugaru. We visit Kuroishi Town, famous for its old Komise Street (traditional shopping arcade street), and museums nearby. 1. Making a Paper lantern Using the color-full Japanese paper from the local summer festival float, you can m…
The best rice paddy arts in Japan. In Inakadate village office building, you can enjoy viewing rice paddy art which started 32 years ago. In this tour, you can visit two rice paddy art site. Near the second site, you can also visit roadside station and buy souvenirs, vegetables and local fruits. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy lunch. Each year, they plant different arts at two sites. In…
You can pick up 4 to 5 spots after you apply this tour with a guide. This tour includes the world cultural heritage site, Jomon, Sannai Maruyama site, please don't miss it. You can enjoy full day tour with government licensed tour guide. This tour includes most of popular sight-seeing spots in Aomori city. Aomori city has lots of attractive spot such as art, history, religious buildings, festival…
Hirosaki was a capital of Aomori or Tsugaru from Samurai period. In this tour you can visit several temples and shrines to feel an old history of Hirosaki. Most of those buildings were built in 17th century. Walking in the precincts must be refreshing experience for you. You can feel the past samurai period where Japanese castle Hirosaki castle was built. In addition, I can recommend you some caf…
One of 17 Jomon Historical sites in Northern Japan which was listed on UNESCO World Heritage, Omori Katsuyama Stone Circle is located at the foot of holy Mt.Iwaki. In addintion, Hirosaki castle is one of 12 remained Samurai period castle. Nearby the castle, there stands a complex including restaurants, local festival display, Japanese garden and souvenir shop where you can feel whole Hirosaki cul…
It is a very simple tour with convenient transportation at a small cost. A government-licensed local guide takes you to two popular sightseeing spots. First, we visit Seiryuji temple where you can see the biggest seated Buddha image. Second, we visit Nebuta Museum Warasse. You can feel energetic local summer festival. In addition, please enjoy souvenir shopping at A-Factory or ASPAM. I can give y…
