Our group of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our time with Tomo. He was prompt and easy to find at the cruise port, dressed in a bright kimono and very visible sign with our names written names. The van was roomy and even had a step stool to make it easier to enter the higher floorboard. He provided great guidance throughout the day and made sure we even had a chance to sample the delicious apples and apple products which this region is famous for. The lunch location was enjoyed, especially the soba noodles. We are happy to say that we will be touring with him on two additional occasions during our cruise. We would highly recommend Tomohiko.

Tomohiko K.

I am very honored to have an excellent review about my Hirosaki city guide from you. It seems that you are now in Tokyo. I am very pleased that you enjoyed Hirosaki tour. Now in Aomori, a variety of apples harvest are in highlight. You will be able to enjoy picking apples in Aomori tour on 8th October. Thanks so much for joining my tour this time. I am looking forward to seeing and guiding you in Aomori again. Best regards, Tomo (Tomohiko)

Deb B.

5 / 5

Sep 25, 2026

Aomori Soul Journey: Temple, Shrine, Nebuta Tradition, and Local Flavors

Sep 25, 2026

Aomori

6 hours

“The Past and Present in a 6 hour Tour”

The three of us were impressed with Hiro's knowledge at the Sannai-Maruyama site and enjoyed the morning that we spent there. The tour could be as long or short as we wanted, as Hiro is quite flexible, but we were pleased to take in as much as we could. Lunch followed at an excellent downtown restaurant and since two of us have dietary requirements, Hiro was aware and ensured that we both remained healthy.The cultural present was represented by the Wa Rasse museum which highlights the Nebuta Festival. The floats that we saw were incredibly beautiful, colourful and spirited - impressive works of art. Enjoyed an enthusiastic, joyful and informative tour - in fact we thought so highly of him we are going to have him guide us on another tour when the ship returns in October. Deb B.

Hiro K.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The three of you were so intellectually curious that I truly enjoyed our time together as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and perspectives with me about how buildings were constructed, local plants, and the connections between different cultures and regions around the world. It was a real pleasure and an honor to learn from you and discuss these topics together. I also took you to a place that I don’t usually include on my tours, and I was delighted that it ended up being one of the places you enjoyed the most! I’m glad you enjoyed our lunch and that we could accommodate everyone’s dietary needs. At the Nebuta Museum WA RASSE, it also made me very happy to see you looking beyond the beautiful floats and taking an interest in the history and culture behind the festival. We even had time to share stories about our families, which made those six hours together even more enjoyable and memorable for me. Thank you again, and I’m already looking forward to our next adventure together in October. I have more in store for you! Hiro

Jada H.

5 / 5

Sep 2, 2026

Aomori Cultural Journey: Jomon History, Local Art, and Nebuta Tradition

Sep 2, 2026

Aomori

2 days

“Spectacular, Hiro went above and beyond!”

My family 100% recommends Hiro, not only was he kind and knowledgeable he fit in like family! He allowed us to experience authentic Japanese customs firsthand! His tour was so enjoyable and he personalized it perfectly. Everything he did for us was way more than we ever expected, he made our Japan trip exceptional! Thank you so much Hiro!

Hiro K.

Thank you so much! I had such a wonderful two days with you and your family. Your family was so much fun and full of conversation. I was supposed to be the one showing you around Aomori, but I found myself enjoying all of your stories so much that sometimes I couldn’t tell who was the host and who was the guest anymore! It truly felt like I was traveling as part of your family. And you were an excellent tour leader for your family. Whenever something unexpected happened, you were always quick to talk things through with me and make sure we found the best solution so everyone could continue enjoying the trip. I really appreciated that. There are still so many things in Aomori that I want to show you, places I want to take you, and foods I want you to try. If you ever come back to Aomori, let’s travel together again. Or who knows, maybe next time I’ll be in your hometown! Thank you again for such wonderful memories. I hope our paths cross again!