Private Shore Excursion of Aomori with Licensed Guide

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7 hours

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Private vehicle
Port pick up
National Licensed Guide
Admission fee

Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Food and drink

Overview

This tour takes you on a tour of three of Aomori's most fascinating important cultural spots. Hirosaki Castle, which has the northernmost castle tower in Japan, and the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, a scene from an era more than 4,000 years ago. We will also take you to a facility where you can experience the Nebuta Matsuri Festival, a festival that inspires the hearts of the Japanese people. Enjoy the delicacies of the sea and feel the charm of Aomori with all your senses. This tour is great for the various types of groups, such as friends, families with children, couples.

Meeting Point

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Start Time

Before 15 Minutes

Pickup Details

The guide will be waiting for you at the gate of cruise port with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

What To Expect

1. The trip begins at the Aomori Port International Cruise Terminal in Aomori City. We will visit the port in the morning for pickup. Please let us know if you have a preference for the meeting place! 5 minutes

2. Hirosaki Castle Hirosaki Castle is the northernmost existing castle tower in Japan and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Aside from the castle tower, the park's gates, bridges, and moat are full of historical atmosphere. 1 hour

3. Hirosaki Castle is located in Hirosaki Park. The castle tower, turrets, gates, and other remains from the feudal era still remain as historical sites. There are few examples in Japan of a castle that has been opened to the public as a park while retaining its original appearance. It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. 1 hour

4. Sannai-Maruyama Site The site is a large settlement site dating from the early to middle Jomon Period (ca. 3,900-2,200 BC, ca. 5,900-4,200 years ago from the present), with many pit and dugout pillar building sites, fillings, and graves of adults and children, as well as a large amount of earthenware, stone tools, valuable wood products, bone and horn products, etc., having been excavated. In May 2003, 1958 of the excavated artifacts were designated as National Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and in July 2021, the "Jomon Monuments of Hokkaido and the Northeast" including the Sannai-Maruyama Site were registered as a World Cultural Heritage site. Known as a place where visitors can experience the "mura (village)" of the Jomon period 3 hours

5. This facility introduces the history and charm of the Nebuta Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region and designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan, in its entirety, allowing visitors to experience all aspects of the Nebuta throughout the year. The facility has a permanent exhibition of large Nebuta floats that have actually been on display, and visitors can enjoy the full atmosphere of the Nebuta Festival while listening to the sounds of shamisen and flute, which are indispensable for Japanese festivals. 1 hour 30 minutes

6. We will return to the Aomori port and finish the tour. 25 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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