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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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, culture, art, and cuisine – as well as a number of seasonal highlights that will surely keep visitors wanting to return.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
This tour dos not go to Hirosaki.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
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Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Aomori city
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot visit Hirosaki on this tour.
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
Traveler pickup
3 Chome-1 Honcho, Aomori, 030-0802, Japan
Aomori Airport, Kotani-1-5 Ōtani, Aomori, 030-0155, Japan
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Centerl ASPAM, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan Located in Mutsu Bay, Aomori city retains its Edo Period grid pattern, though the city was heavily bombed in World War II. Most of Aomori's attractions are recent buildings including a number of contemporary architectural gems: the Wa Rasse and A-Factory near Aomori Station, Aomori Bay Bridge and the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center (ASPAM).
Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan Wa Rasse arts and cultural center dedicated to Aomori's famous Nebuta Festival. On display at Wa Rasse are five floats from the previous year's Nebuta festival along with video installations, sounds, photographs and introductions to famous Nebuta artists over the ages. 60 minutes
Aomori Prefectural Kyodokan, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan Aomori Prefectural Folk Museum (Tel: 017 777 1585), which has a large collection of Jomon period pottery, miniature reconstructions of Jomon huts and tools from this early period of Japanese history, the study of which was revolutionized by the discovery and excavation of the Sannai Maruyama Site and the Komakino stone circles in Aomori, south west of the city near the Aomori Museum of Art. 60 minutes
Aomori Contemporary Art Center, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan The Aomori Contemporary Art Center (ACAC) on the grounds of Aomori Public College was designed by the internationally-acclaimed architect Tadao Ando and the building and its water feature blends beautifully with the surrounding woodland. The Aomori Contemporary Art Center stages frequent exhibitions by both Japanese and foreign contemporary artists. There are buses to the university campus from Aomori Station. 60 minutes
Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan The Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art (Tel: 017 777 4567) exhibits the woodblock prints of Aomori native Munakata Shiko (1903-1975), the "Vincent van Gogh of Aomori" including his masterpiece Ten Great Disciples of Buddha, as well as the artist's oil paintings, illustrated books and calligraphy. To get to the Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art by public transport take a Yokouchi Kanjo-sen bus from Aomori Station. 60 minutes
Aomori Museum of Art, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan The Aomori Museum of Art (Tel: 017 777 4567) is close to the Jomon-period Sannai Maruyama archeological site and the white cubic building was designed by architect Jun Aoki to harmonize with its historical surroundings. The Aomori Museum of Art houses various permanent and temporary exhibitions including works by Shiko Munakata, Marc Chagall and Paul Klee. The huge, white dog sculpture by Yoshitomo Nara at the museum has become a symbol of Aomori. Take a bus bound for the Driving License Center and get off at Kenritsu Bijitsukan-mae (20 minutes). 60 minutes
Sannai-Maruyama Site, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan The Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site reveals the reconstructed foundations of a Jomon era settlement.
Having only been first discovered in 1992, the site was declared a special national historic landmark in 2000 – protecting the location from being overdeveloped and losing the historical treasures in the process.
Visitors can freely explore the large grounds, taking in the different huts and settlements, as well as the large six-pillared structure that dominates the main site. 60 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You cannot visit Hirosaki on this tour.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Todd_S
23 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful visit with Kazumi (KAZ) on this very customizable tour. We saw the impressive floats at the Warasse museum, the pagoda and sitting Buddha at Seirū-ji Temple, tried some local apples, had a wonderful lunch and finally visited the Fujita Memorial Gardens in Hirosaki.
Lawrence_K
23 Mar 2023
We enjoyed our tour with Tomohiko San. He had lived in the area forever and his full time job was with the city government marketing the city. He showed us all the major sights and explained them all.
He was a little hesitant first as he just started being a tour guide. In fact I think my spouse and I were his first “customers.” That said I would not hesitate to use again if I ever returned to Amori.
He has an engaging personality. I would place his English proficiency at a solid B. A
yal5
21 Mar 2023
Excellent tour with Kaz.
Only him and wife and I for 4 hour tour of Aomori.
Started off at nebuta which was really interesting.
Spent about 45 minutes here- really good exhibits
We them went to national heritage site- again very interesting- bit like Stonehenge
Kaz very friendly and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend him
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Japan Guide Agency
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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