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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
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
Kuroishi - The Black and White Stoned City
Kuroishi is surrounded by rich nature. As you walk around the city, you can experience the Edo Samurai era and feel like you have traveled 400 years in the past. Much of the architecture has remained the same since decades ago. The city offers some of the best sake in all of Japan. Let’s enjoy exploring, eating around, tasting sake and everything that Kuroishi has to offer! *This fee DOES NOT include transportation fee. Ex. 8 seaters taxi - 50,000yen every 6 hours
Half-Day Hirosaki Castle and Samurai house Tour with Guide
Starting from Aomori city, we visit castle town Hirosaki city to see local festival museum and one of 12 remaining castles Hirosaki castle (in winter, we can't get in the building)
Aomori Tour Reviews
Carla R.
“The Unofficial Mayor of Aomori”
Our guide, Tadosan ,was very professional and knew everything about Aomori and seemingly everyone in Aomori, He was entertaining and very lovely.
Tomohiko K.
Hi Carla! I was very delighted to guide you in Aomori and also, I am greatly honored to have your wonderful review for my guiding you! I am looking forward to seeing and guiding you again in the Hirosaki Cherry Trees Bloom Festival from mid-April to mid- May any the Nebuta Festivals from 2nd to 7th every August someday. Please enjoy Japan! I wish you healthy and good luck. Thanks so much again. Best regards Tomohiko Kudo. 【Aomori City Tour on 17th March 2025 】 14:00 At Hotel Sunroute Aomori To the Seiryuji Temple by taxi. 14:30 Seiryu-ji Temple arr. (Admission fee: 400 yen/one-person) * Showa Daibutsu (Showa Great Buddha) - the tallest bronze sitting statue of Buddha in Japan (21 meters) *Five-Storied Pagoda - the 4th highest in Japan (39.5 meters) *Zen Garden (Dried Landscape Garden-Sand Garden) 15:30 Seiryuji Temple dept.By taxi 16:00 Uto Shinto Shrine 17:00 Warrase Nebuta Museum (Admission fee: 620 yen/one-person) This Museum introduces “Aomori NebutaFestival - Nationally Designated Important Folk Cultural Property- diplaying the Nebuta Float made by Japanese paper, wire, and electric fluorescent or Led lumps with the size of 9 meters in width, 7 meters in depth, and 5 meters in height. *Aomori Nebuta Festival- Every year three million spectators gather for the Aomori Nebuta Festival. Large dolls (nebuta) made of wood, wire and Japanese paper with lights inside, march through town. Dancers called haneto, dance wildly to call of “rassera, rassera” for a very energizing performance. Anybody can participate if they wear the haneto outfit so don’t just watch, be a part of the festivities yourself! * Workshop: Nebuta Festival drum hitting and dancing experience. @Warrase Museum Hall 18:00 Dinner @Japanese restaurant " Daifuku Maru"
Daniil G.
“A Magical Snowy Journey Through Hirosaki with Tomohiko! ”
Our tour of Hirosaki City with Tomohiko was an unforgettable experience! Despite the heavy snow in Aomori, the guide made sure we were comfortable and tailored the tour to our interests. Listening to authentic local music, trying delicious local cuisine and seeing the original castle keep covered in snow was absolutely magical! Tomohiko shared so many interesting facts about the city, its history, and culture. We truly enjoyed the tour and learned so much along the way. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hirosaki!
Tomohiko K.
I am very delighted to guide you to Hirosaki City, which was hit by a record-breaking heavy snowfall. The suspension of the JR Ou Main Line and other public transportation continued. You are my wonderful guests, originally coming from Moscow, and St. Petersburg. Avoiding the crowds and bustling cities of Kyoto and Osaka, your trip to Tokyo, Aizuwakamatsu, Matsushima, Sendai, Yamadera, Aomori, Hirosaki, Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Shiraoi, Lake Toya Sapporo Tokyo. Did you all enjoy !! The cold in Moscow and St. Petersburg is severe than Hirosaki, but Y've never seen so much snow! You love Japan and have a Shiba Inu named Kotaro. I am glad to hear that you did enjoy the local food culture of Aomori, so I guided you to Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village and Izakaya. You seemed to be impressed by the Tsugaru shamisen and Tsugaru folk songs. Maria likes sea urchins, she said that the very fresh raw sea urchins are very delicious. It's the best she has ever eaten!! You and Maria love to drink local Aomori Sake, and Ochen Hukusna! (It's very delicious). Next time, I would like to guide you to the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival in Mid-April to May and the Nebuta Festival in the first week, August. Odate City, south of Hirosaki City, famous for Akita dog. I would like to express thanks for joining my tour and wish you and Maria good luck and health ! Ochen Shipasiba ! Tomohiko Kudo, Aomori in Japan.
Neil A.
“Great time walking around Aomori”
We met up with Vikki on a warm summer day during the Aomori Nebuta festival and spent some time discovering the city, honed our skills at an amazing caligraphy lesson, a tea ceremony, sake tasting and had a casual dinner with Vikki before heading to the Aomori Parade and festival! Highly recommend for folks (couples or families) with only a day in Aomori and who want to know a little more about the area, history and culture.
Vikki W.
Thanks Neil. It was my pleasure to spend the day with you. I hope the kids snaffled more bells on the way back to the ship! Enjoy the rest of your travels. Kind regards, Vikki
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