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Aomori Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Hirosaki City - The Original Castle Keep
Hirosaki has many attractions, such as the thousands of ancient cherry trees, surrounding the castle and is Japan’s biggest apple producer. There are about 50 apple-pie restaurants. Hirosaki grew up around its castle, protected by Shinto Shrines to the north and Buddhism temples to the south-west. Come with me and I'll share my extensive knowledge about the city and make this a memorable experience! *This fee DOES NOT include transportation fee. Ex. 8 seaters taxi - 50,000yen every 6 hours
Hirosaki City - The Original Castle Keep
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Aomori Cultural Journey: Jomon History, Local Art, and Nebuta Tradition
Discover Aomori through art, craft, and human creativity. This tour connects three expressions of Aomori’s creative spirit: Jomon pottery at Sannai Maruyama Site, modern art shaped by local culture at the Aomori Museum of Art, and the dynamic visual design of the Nebuta Festival at WA RASSE. For travelers who want to experience Aomori not only by visiting places, but by discovering the creativity behind them. *Transportation fees are not included. Ex. 8-seater taxi: 50,000 yen / 6 hours.
Aomori Cultural Journey: Jomon History, Local Art, and Nebuta Tradition
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Aomori - Mountainous Seaside City
Aomori city is the capital city of the Aomori prefecture with 280,000 population, connecting Tokyo and Aomori by the Shinkansen, or bullet train in 3 hours or 1 hour flight. The city a major trading hub so you can eat the freshest produce, learn about the ancient Jomon people and their rope-patterned pottery, and visit the UNESCO designated word heritage site! Let me show you my beloved hometown! *This fee DOES NOT include transportation fee. Ex. 8 seaters taxi - 50,000yen every 6 hours
Aomori - Mountainous Seaside City
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Aomori Soul Journey: Temple, Shrine, Nebuta Tradition, and Local Flavors
This tour explores what supports the hearts of Japanese people and Aomori locals. We visit Seiryuji Temple to understand Buddhist views of life, death, silence, and prayer, then a Shinto shrine to learn how people celebrate, give thanks, and pray. After that, we enjoy Nokke-don at Furukawa Fish Market and visit WA RASSE to experience Nebuta as a festival, folk tradition, and source of pride. *Transportation fees are not included. Ex. 8-seater taxi: 50,000 yen / 6 hours.
Aomori Soul Journey: Temple, Shrine, Nebuta Tradition, and Local Flavors
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Aomori Tour Reviews
Janet W.
“Cruise ship stop in Aomori”
We had an EXCEPTIONAL day with Tomo in Aomori. He met us at the cruise ship port and organized our day for us. The visit to the nearby temple had us involved in the harp music and tea ceremony before seeing the largest sitting Buddha. From there we enjoyed the Nebuta museum with the colorful displays of the festival floats and a demonstration of the music and dancing. A stop a a friends nearby Apple Store had us tasting fresh Fuji apple juice and apples. The fish market had us mesmerized before the local Nomkedon lunch. The Aomori museum of History was our final stop. This gentleman had in-depth knowledge that he shared on the culture and history of Aomori. Thank you Tomo!!!
Tomohiko K.
Dear Janet Wannop. I am greatly honored to have your excellent comment on my tour in Aomori. I was also pleased to be able to guide you and your husband, Trevor. I hope that you would visit Aomori on first week 2-7 in August for the Nebuta Festival and in winter for the Mount Hakkoda Skiing to enjoy the powder snow again. I am looking forward to seeing you and your family in Aomori again. And also I am looking forward to visiting Canada to visit your city someday. Sincerely, yours Tomohiko Kudo from Aomori city, Japan.
Michael E.
“Wonderful Guide!”
My grandmother was born and raised in Aomori, and I finally had the opportunity to come to Japan to see where she grew up. Based on the information I was able to provide about my family, Tomohiko gave us a tour that highlighted areas that were important to her and the rest of my family. We had an amazing day and were able to see what life is really like in this amazing city. We truly appreciate Tomohiko's knowledge and passion for his home city. It was a very special and memorable experience!
Tomohiko K.
Dear Michael Eby. I am greatly honored to have your excellent comment on my tour in Aomori. I am also pleased to be able to guide you and help your visiting your grandmother hometown, Aomori. I am looking forward to seeing you and your family, brothers and sister in Aomori again.
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Mark R.
“A beautiful day filled with cherry blossoms.”
A special thank you to Tomohiko for a memorable day. Upon booking this tour many months ago, I had great communication with Tomohiko regarding our tour. The morning of the tour Tomohiko met us at the cruise port and after attending a tea ceremony, off we went to see the sights of Aomori and its surrounding areas. Tomohiko is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring guide, who was always willing to answer questions and provide us with the local history. Being a long time resident of Aomori, Tomohiko provided a unique prospective of Aomori’s history and lifestyle. Arriving in late April, we were truly lucky to experience the cherry blossoms. The lake and park at Tsuruta Mawarizeki (Fuji Miko Park) were incredibly beautiful and a memorable experience, as the area was filled with pink cherry blossoms. Later in the day a or visit to Saishoin Temple and Hirosaki Castle was equally beautiful. This was a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Tomohiko.
Tomohiko K.
【Guided tour of Hirosaki, Tsuruata in Aomori and Hakodate in Hokkaido, April 27-28, 2025】 Dear Mark Richards. I am very honored to have an excellent review about my guide from you. I was very glad guided you to Tsuruata, avoiding crowded places, and visited Tsugaru Fujimi Lake Park. This is yourt hird visit to Japan, following their trips to Hakodate in July 2024 and Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara in October of the same year. We had soba for lunch at Shimizu in Hirosaki. In Hakodate, Goryokaku Park was in full bloom with cherry blossoms. A comment about Hijikata Toshizo: "He is like Tom Cruise!" Then, we visited the monkey hot springs Mount Hakodate Kanamori Waterfront. For lunch, we had Hakodate salty ramen at Omachi Fukufukutei. Tomorrow in Akita (April 29) was going to be a port departure (for reasons other than weather), so you intended to return via the Aleutian Islands, arriving in Seattle on May 8. You love Hakodate and will visit again this fall with your son, making this forth third trip to Hakodate. I am looking forward to seeing you in Hakodate again. Best regards, Tomohiko Kudo, tour guide in Aomori city, Japan.
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