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Half-Day Hirosaki Castle and Samurai house Tour with Guide
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Joined 2018
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)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Aomori station (Aomori city tourist information center)
JR Aomori station
Depart from Aomori city to Hirosaki
Tsugaruhan Neputa Village
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village(600JPY/person)
Local summer festival Hirosaki Neputa Festival.
Local instrument Tsugaru Syamisen live performance.
You can experience local craft making If you like. (need extra charge)
Hirosaki Castle Park
Hirosaki Castle(320JPY/Person)
Feudal period Japanese Castle Hirosaki Castle.
One of the 12 castles remained from feudal era.
From mid to late April, this castle area is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.
There is a cafe you can enjoy apple pies and coffee.
Near the Hirosaki castle park a Japanese restaurant serves nice local Japanese food that I recommend.
Nakacho Samurai houses
Four samurai houses can be seen alternately depending on the day
JR Aomori station
End of the tour
Ending Point
JR Aomori station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guide fee
-Transportation fee (TOYOTA Prius)
- Gasoline fee
- Toll fee
-Lunch
-Entrance fee
Tour Important Information
In the Hirosaki castle park, we walk approximately 1 hour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Tomio Y.
Government Licensed tour guide with 9 years experience as a shore excursion guide for cruise ships visiting northern part of Japan such as Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Hokkaido prefecture.
In addition, I am a frequent visitor of Beppu, Ooita every Feb.
I am staying at Beppu city, Ooita during February annually.
So, I can provide you tours around Beppu city, Ooita prefecture annually in February.
Please contact me if your Japan visit Ooita on this month. I', happy to arrange a tour in Beppu. Just drop me a message!
I am one of onsen hot spring master in Beppu Onsen.
Reviews
Frances H.
“A very good guide and well informed”
Tomio is well informed and made our visit to Akita something we will remember with nice experiences. Everything went above our expectations and we are happy we engagedTomio. Thank you Tomio for the memories.
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Tomio Y.
Unfortunately, the tour was conducted in the rain, but I am happy to hear that you enjoyed it. We look forward to serving you again if you ever come to Japan again.
Heike E.
“Interessante Tour auf den Spuren der Samurai”
Tomio war sehr pünktlich und überaus freundlich. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns der authentische Lunch.
Tomio Y.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für meine Samurai-Stadtführung entschieden haben. Ich bin so froh, dass Sie meine Empfehlung für das Mittagessen genossen.
David D.
“Excellent Tour. Excellent Tour Guide. ”
Tomio was fantastic. Knowledgeable , patient, punctual and friendly. His English was excellent. We had a fantastic tour of Hakodate with him. Highly recommend.
Tomio Y.
Thank you so much David. I also had a great day with your family in Hakodate.
$244/ per group
More tours by Tomio Y.
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Private Full Day Guided Tour In Hakodate
Hakodate city is a gateway to Hokkaido. You can enjoy sight-seeing with government licensed guide through the city with public transportations. 1.Hakodate morning market 2.Kanamori redbrick warehouse 3.Mt.Hakodate ropeway 4.Goryokaku fort
Private Full Day Guided Tour In Hakodate
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Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour
Premiere Tour of Akita. In this tour, you can see how samurai lived in samurai residences. At one Samurai house, a staff member tells us about the residence. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet. Lake Tazawa is a mysterious Lake and the deepest one in Japan. The golden statue of Tatsuko is a must-see spot in Akita. Please take memorial photos at the shore of Lake Tazawa. We enjoy lunch at Kakunodate town or near Lake Tazawa.
Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour
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Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Licensed Guide
Explore old Samurai street with government licensed tour guide. We visit two samurai houses open to the public, miso and soy sauce shop and local handy craft museum and shop. Kakunodate is called as a little Kyoto of northern Japan, so the best season to visit is early April (depends on the year), but you can enjoy this tour all year long.
Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Licensed Guide
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Aomori City light walking Tour
Aomori city is a capital city of northern most prefecture in Honshu. This tour is a kind of introduction to Aomori. We meet at JR Aomori station and all spots can be reached on foot all year long. Let's enjoy this walking tour with Government licensed English tour guide.
Aomori City light walking Tour
Other Popular Art, Culture, & Historical Tours in Aomori
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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 - 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
Aomori City light walking Tour
Aomori city is a capital city of northern most prefecture in Honshu. This tour is a kind of introduction to Aomori. We meet at JR Aomori station and all spots can be reached on foot all year long. Let's enjoy this walking tour with Government licensed English tour guide.
Aomori City light walking Tour
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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
Kuroishi - The Black and White Stoned City