Tours & Activities in Aomori

This private and customizable tour for Aomori city (in Aomori Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 3-4 attractions in Aomori at your own pace on this fully customizable 6-hour part day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.

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 and Tachineputa museum. Visiting a pottery shop is another highlight of this tour.

In this tour, we visit 2 of 17 Jomon pre-historic sites near Aomori city.(Listed on UNESCO world cultural heritage sites). In each site, you can see around the excavated sites and artifact museums. You can touch and feel the spirit of Jomon period. Transportation: Pax 1 to 3: I use my private car. (costs 3,000 JPY for gas and other cost) Pax 4 to 6: You need to hire a Taxi (Cost At least 14,050JPY) to visit Komakino Site. 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 Komakinokan. 2.Sannai Maruyama site This site is considered to be one of the biggest Jomon villages more than 500 people were living. huntings and gatherings people, but some proofs of domestication such as chenut trees. The symbol of Sannai maruyama site is a huge restored tower consists of 6 big chesnut tree logs.

Takayama Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of Shinto Torii Gates. Real insta-worthy shrine. The view of those beautiful gates should be one of the best memories of Aomori trip. *** You need to walk up and down 90 steps of stairs. *** More over you can learn prehistoric Jomon period which was designated as World Heritage site at a Jomon museum. You can also visit JR Kizukuri station which is famous for its Jomon figurine shape. This tour may not be available from December to February because of the snow.

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 enter the castle tower which is one of twelve castle towers remaining from 19th century. If we have time, you can visit a couple of samurai houses near by.

Half-day walking tour mainly along the shinmachi street. First, we visit Nebuta Museum Warasse where you can learn local summer festival Aomori Nebuta festival. Then we walk to Aomori Fish and Vegetable market to enjoy "Nokke Don". (On Tuesdays close) You can make your own sefood bowl and enjoy while walking in the market with tickets you buy at the entrance counter of the market(2,000JPY). After that, you can enjoy souvenir shopping at a big triangle building ASPAM. At ASPAM, you can try Japanese Sake Tasting. You can find just baked apple pie. There is a fantastic 3-D theater you can learn Aomori sightseeing highlights.

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.

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)

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 you a ride up to 3 people in my car. For more than 3 people, you need to hire a van taxi.(JPY 40,000 or more) I can help you to reserve it.

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 museum, and local foods. You may learn all of Aomori city's lovely spots by this tour. Immerse yourself into the northern prefecture of Honshu Island Aomori. If you have some where to visit in your mind, it is possible to customize the tour. Ask your guide in advance to make original tour. Recommended Transportation) * Pax 1 to 3 : Guide's private car can be used * Pax more than 4 : Public transportation or hired van

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 summer festival museum called Tachineputa no Yakata(museum.) Tachineputa Museum:Gigantic floats are welcomming you at this museum.22 meters high. Please enjoy deep Tsugaru culture.

The most beautiful rice paddy art in Japan. In Inakadate village, from the Japanese castle-like building, you can enjoy viewing rice paddy art which started 31 years ago. There is another paddy art site about 10 minutes away by car. In this tour, you can visit two rice paddy art site. Near the second site, you can also visit roadside station Inakadate and buy souvenirs, vegetables and local fruits. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy lunch if you are hungry. Each year, we can enjoy different rice paddy arts at two sites. In addition, you can view a stone art from the tower of the second site.

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 guide Tomio Yokouchi.

This tour is designed for the travelers who visit Aomori by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Aomori Port or hotels near the port. 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 four-hour tour that's best for you! *This tour does not go to Hirosaki. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: If you wish to visit Hirosaki, please contact us for additional costs and details.

Revel in the sight of the magnificent Hirosaki Castle, a nationally designated important cultural property; the remarkable rows of vermilion torii gates of Takayama Inari Shrine; and gigantic doll lantern festival floats. On this 1-day tour, customers can have an authentic experience as they take in the beauty of the Tohoku region's scenery and tradition. Families traveling with their kids in tow can feel free to join as a hired car is used for transportation. You can enjoy the long drive while listening to stories about Aomori's nature, culture, and history from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

Visit the Tsurunomai Bridge, Japan's longest triple-arch wooden bridge; the Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center, the gateway to World Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi; and the Mohodori Distillery, where visitors can see the process of making fragrant apple brandy. On this 1-day tour, customers can have an authentic experience as they take in the beauty of the Tohoku region's scenery and tradition. Families traveling with their kids in tow can feel free to join as a hired car is used for transportation. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

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 delicacies of the sea and feel the charm of Aomori with all your senses. This tour is great for the various types of groups, such as friends, families with children, couples.

This private and customizable tour for Aomori city (in Aomori Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Aomori at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.you.

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 delicacies of the sea and feel the charm of Aomori with all your senses. This tour is great for the various types of groups, such as friends, families with children, couples. A National Licensed Guide will guide you in a private car that does not require any permission under the Road Transport Act.

You can enjoy walking and trekking near the world heritage site Shirakami mountains. Cute waterfalls and refreshing beech forest walking can be enjoyed. You may witness bear scratches on the beech trees. If we are lucky, we can see some animals. To visit waterfalls, trekking path is narrow at some points. Please wear walking shoes or trekking shoes. We need to rent a helmet one for each to go and see water falls. At the Aqua Green Village Anmon, there is a restaurant where you can have lunch. You can also enjoy soft ice cream after the trekking.

This is a 6-hour private tour of sightseeing spots in Aomori city. A guide will greet you with your private car at Aomori Port and take you to Aomori city with the same car to see the highlights of Aomori city, Sannai Maruyama Ruins, the Aomori Museum of Art. Aomori City is surrounded by beautiful nature such as Hakkoda Mountain Federation and Mutsu Bay. It is blessed with abundant edible resources such as seafood and fruits, and it is a town that has many historical and cultural attractions such as Japan's famous Nebuta and Neputa festivals and traditional arts. In this tour, you will visit the ruins where ancient people lived, and museums and tourist facilities where you can experience Aomori's art and culture. Recommended for guests coming to Aomori Port on a cruise ship such as Celebrity Millennium and Diamond Princess. Along with you, we can make arrangements of this tour for your friends from cruise as well.

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 lantern Using the color-full Japanese paper from the local summer festival float, you can make your own design lantern by placing the paper over a prepared wooden flame. 2.Kokeshi doll or handicraft painting experience Kokeshi doll is a local souvenir of some hot spring resorts in the northeastern region of Japan. You can experience painting Kokeshi doll face and body. Or you can choose other handicrafts such as tops, matryoshka or some local toys. 3.Lacquerware chopstick making Tsugaru lacquerware is a local traditional lacquerware dating back to the samurai period. You can experience the grinding step of chopstick making. Make your own individual chopsticks for your daily life.

1. 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) 2. Tsugaruhan Neputa Village You can feel local summer festival Hirosaki Nepta festival is the oldest Neputa festival in Aomori. The sound of Tsugaru Syamisen makes you energetic. 3. Hirosaki castle The old castle dates back to early 17th century. There are more than 2,600 cherry trees which can be appreciated especially in mid-April. Cherry blossoms bloom in mid-April here. The second oldest cherry tree, 130 years old, can be seen in castle compound.