Aomori Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Located in Mutsu Bay, Aomori city retains its Edo Period grid pattern, though the city was heavily bombed in World War II. Most of Aomori's attractions are recent buildings including a number of contemporary architectural gems: the Wa Rasse and A-Factory near Aomori Station, Aomori Bay Bridge and the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center (ASPAM).
Wa Rasse arts and cultural center dedicated to Aomori's famous Nebuta Festival. On display at Wa Rasse are five floats from the previous year's Nebuta festival along with video installations, sounds, photographs and introductions to famous Nebuta artists over the ages.
Aomori Prefectural Folk Museum (Tel: 017 777 1585), which has a large collection of Jomon period pottery, miniature reconstructions of Jomon huts and tools from this early period of Japanese history, the study of which was revolutionized by the discovery and excavation of the Sannai Maruyama Site and the Komakino stone circles in Aomori, south west of the city near the Aomori Museum of Art.
The Aomori Contemporary Art Center (ACAC) on the grounds of Aomori Public College was designed by the internationally-acclaimed architect Tadao Ando and the building and its water feature blends beautifully with the surrounding woodland. The Aomori Contemporary Art Center stages frequent exhibitions by both Japanese and foreign contemporary artists. There are buses to the university campus from Aomori Station.
The Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art (Tel: 017 777 4567) exhibits the woodblock prints of Aomori native Munakata Shiko (1903-1975), the "Vincent van Gogh of Aomori" including his masterpiece Ten Great Disciples of Buddha, as well as the artist's oil paintings, illustrated books and calligraphy. To get to the Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art by public transport take a Yokouchi Kanjo-sen bus from Aomori Station.
The Aomori Museum of Art (Tel: 017 777 4567) is close to the Jomon-period Sannai Maruyama archeological site and the white cubic building was designed by architect Jun Aoki to harmonize with its historical surroundings. The Aomori Museum of Art houses various permanent and temporary exhibitions including works by Shiko Munakata, Marc Chagall and Paul Klee. The huge, white dog sculpture by Yoshitomo Nara at the museum has become a symbol of Aomori. Take a bus bound for the Driving License Center and get off at Kenritsu Bijitsukan-mae (20 minutes).
The Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site reveals the reconstructed foundations of a Jomon era settlement. Having only been first discovered in 1992, the site was declared a special national historic landmark in 2000 – protecting the location from being overdeveloped and losing the historical treasures in the process. Visitors can freely explore the large grounds, taking in the different huts and settlements, as well as the large six-pillared structure that dominates the main site.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You cannot visit Hirosaki on this tour.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Reviews(33)
Thank you for a great day in Aomori it was our last stop and most memorable! The Cherry blossoms were beautiful! The Apple tarts divine.
I would like to say thanks so much for joining my tour and be very honored to have your wonderful comment on my tour. Your tour is wonderful so that I will never forget the memory for you in my mind forever. I am looking forward to seeing you again some day, such as the Nebuta Festival in August and so on. Thanks again! Tomohiko
Fuji-san was our guide and we could not have been happier with him. We saw a real samurai master who’s won championships practice their swordsmanship along with his students, the temples and shrines that have survived the last 350-400 years without tourists (besides us), eating at an eatery that locals frequent and enjoying food comfort food, seeing the birthplace of the Nebuta festival, and watching a live shamisen show. We also saw the old red light district in Hirosaki, and the now-repurposed public bath that was common and popular after the war. This was a packed tour that hit areas located in the suburbs, and Fuji-san made the trip efficient by renting a car instead of using public transportation.
Sorry for the late reply. I am very impressed with your deep knowledge of Japan. I could not be happier if you were satisfied with my tour. And I'm very lucky as a guide to having such wonderful guests. Please give my best regards to your parents. Best, Fuji.
We experienced the wonderful sites of Aomori which was a surprise in many ways. Despite the rainy day we were enchanted by the cherry blossoms in full bloom by the old castle. Once area was prettier than another. The floats and their history were amazing.
I am very honored to have an excellent review for my guide from you !! I was very delighted to guide you. You enjoyed a leisurely journey on the local train on their first trip to Japan. It was great that you were moved and impressed by the cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle, which you had been wanting to see! What is this 'mini koi nobori flag' for sightseeing that I brought? You said they wanted it as a souvenir for your family! You plan to display it by their home’s poolside. I am looking forward seeing and guiding you in Aomori and Hakodate again. Nebuta festival season is must visit Aomori !! on 2nd - 7th every August. Best regards, Tomohiko Kudo
Mr. Kudo-san is very professional, meticulate and kind hearted guide. The whole tour I felt like I was travelling with a fried. Me made me comfortable instantly. Very knowledgeable and patient in explaining stuff to me. I am vegetarian and he made sure my needs were met. He went above and beyond. There was a record snowfall in Aomori, taxi's and buses were busy , we walked all the way and saw everything. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting an expert and warm guide for Aomori. I whish him all the best.
Thank you for your kind comment about my tour guide. This tour was the last guide of the year 2024 for me. Hirosaki City was hit by a record amount of snow (about 80 cm of snowfall), and there were no taxi waiting for guests at the taxi pool in front of the Hirosaki station, so the tour was on foot. But the guest seemed to enjoy the Hirosaki tour. He said he was interested in Japanese knives, since it was Sunday, I guided him to the only open place, "Tazawa Cutlery Factory", which has a history of over 100 years. he wasimpressed by the family factory that shows Japanese craftsmanship, and since your wife's hobby is growing roses, you bought apple branch selection scissors as a souvenir. Although he was born in India, where there is no winter, and lives in Sydney, where there is little snow, you looked like an Aomori person walking on the snowy road. he studied in Moscow for 10 years and is fluent in Russian, so the tour became a guide with my poor Russian guide a little. His wife and sons also love the anime culture of Japan I am look forward to seeing him and his family again! Kudo
Very nice trip around Hirosaki, to discover the city and the Momiji of Nakano Momijiyama. The guide is very kind and know really everything about the different places.
Thank you for your complimentary comments. I am also happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip. I wish this trip will remain a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. If you are asked by your friends, “Where was the best city?” please say“Hirosaki & Guide there”, ...haha. Enjoy the rest of your trip to Japan. Shun
We had a great experience with Rocky Tanaka our guide in Aamori. Our private 6 hour walking tour in Aamori was meticulously prepared in advance and included all of Rocky's wonderful suggestions.
Many thanks for a good comment on me. The pleasure is mine. Blessed with a good weather, we were able to enjoy a walking tour in Aomori. Do you still remember the tastes of Aomori apples and the deep-fried breaded cultlet of oysters and pork? They are all things Aomori. Please tell your firiends about Aomori you experienced when you come back to your country. Also please do come to Aomori some time. I always welcome you. Rocky
We were 3 generations and all had so much fun with our tour guide Tomohiko. He was very informative and picked interesting places for us to visit including some shrines & museums. He took us to sample some of Aomori’s delicious apples and we had a wonderful lunch in a quint family restaurant. We met some lovely people. It was a fabulous experience we will not forget. Thank you!!
I would like to say thanks so much for joining my tour and be very honored to have your wonderful comment on my tour. I will never forget the memory with you in my mind forever. I am sure that you could enjoy your Japan tour. I am looking forward to visiting your city someday and also guiding you in August for appreciating the Nobuta Festival in Aomori. Sincerely yours, 9th August 2024 Tomohiko Kudo
Aomori is certainly a special place where it is important to have the right guide: KAZ provided me with interesting information and chose the right places to visit. Clear Recommendation 💯
I‘m glad that I‘ve booked this tour as I certainly needed a guide like KAZ to show me around the area and give me helpful as much as interesting insight into Aomori and its history. Highly recommended 💯
It's so nice to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Aomori. If you ever find yourself in Aomori again or if you're planning future travels, please feel free to reach out. I would love to reconnect and perhaps explore more together! Thank you once again for being a fantastic part of the tour. Wishing you all the best on your adventures ahead! Kaz
I was in Aomori 2 days, in which I could visit this beautiful place, in which the illuminated sculptures are incredible, it was my first visit in all of Japan
