Aomori Hirosaki Highlights Half Day Private Tour with Lunch
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About This Tour in Aomori
Why Visit Aomori?
Aomori, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Aomori provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Aomori
You can reach Aomori, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- Admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
- Lunch
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
What's Not Included
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour for 2-6 customers
- Hirosaki Castle’s keep will be closed from November 24, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- At the Hirosaki Castle area, the main mode of transfer is on foot. And as there are areas with poor or unequal footing at Hirosaki Castle, please participate wearing comfortable shoes and clothing. Bringing rain gear in case of inclement weather is recommended
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations
- While children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the taxi. If guaranteed seats on the taxi are required for such children, please book them under the child rate
- For lunch, enjoy a buffet featuring a wide variety of international cuisine including Mediterranean and Asian, as well as local dishes of Aomori
- Please note that requests for vegetarian meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, or requests to remove or change ingredients due to personal preferences are not accepted (Allergen icons are displayed)
- As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Enjoy a buffet featuring a wide variety of international cuisine including Mediterranean and Asian, as well as local dishes of AomoriMeet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the Hirosaki Station 1F Tourist Information Center
End Point
This facilityMeet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the Hirosaki Station 1F Tourist Information Center
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Enjoy a buffet featuring a wide variety of... 1 hour
Enjoy a buffet featuring a wide variety of international cuisine including Mediterranean and Asian, as well as local dishes of Aomori. Please note that requests for vegetarian meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, or requests to remove or change ingredients due to personal preferences are not accepted. Allergen icons are displayed.
You can here experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival,... 1 hour
You can here experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, an Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Japan, all year round. Enjoy seeing not only the impressive Neputa festival floats, but also Tsugaru's traditional crafts and a garden with Oishi Bugaku-ryu style of landscaping that is a Registered Monument of Japan.
Located in Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle features Japan's... 1 hour 30 minutes
Located in Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle features Japan's northernmost extant main keep, and is a designated important cultural property. With approximately 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties, Hirosaki Park is considered one of Japan's top 3 cherry blossom spots, but it also flaunts beautiful colors in autumn with about a thousand maple trees and the fall foliage of the cherry trees. In winter, look forward to scenery unlike any other as the roofs of the castle, normally of a greenish blue hue, are draped in snow. The castle tower cannot be entered from November 24, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Opened in 1870, To-o Gijuku was the first... 30 minutes
Opened in 1870, To-o Gijuku was the first private school in the prefecture based on Keikokan, a clan school of the Hirosaki domain. This Western-style building established in 1900 was built as a residence for international instructors invited to To-o Gijuku, and has been designated as a prefectural treasure.
This facility was built to commemorate victory in... 30 minutes
This facility was built to commemorate victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1906, and was used as a city library until 1931. While the building is based on the Renaissance style, it incorporates Japanese styles throughout. Designated as a prefectural treasure, the Western-style building is representative of the Meiji period (1868-1912), and features the originality and ingenuity of Horie Sakichi, a master builder from Hirosaki.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
Click the "Book Now" button on this page to complete your reservation through Viator's secure booking platform. You'll receive instant confirmation via email.
Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
