What to do and see in Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Walking Tours

There are about 80 types of cherry trees of a total of approximately 2,600 cherry trees that fill Hirosaki Park. This includes the Yoshino cherry tree, which is said to be Japan's oldest. Hirosaki Park is one of Japan's leading cherry blossom viewing sites. Visitors are especially encouraged to celebrate the scene around the end of April. In this tour that is led by a local guide, the most beautiful cherry blossoms in the park will be introduced. You will also explore other Hirosaki attractions scattered around the park. Please note: This seasonal tour runs annually between April and May. The dates are subject to change.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private walking tour, Hotel pick up in Hirosaki city, Bus ticket, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off

This value-packed trip with a nationally-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! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hirosaki! Set in the shadow of the impressive Mt. Iwaki, the historic town of Hirosaki is said to be the cultural capital of the prefecture. Its semi-rural setting is complemented by beautiful parks and temples, while the various boutique fashion stores, one-room bars, and stylish cafes create an impression of hip culture. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

That town from "Whisper of the Heart" actually exists! One of Studio Ghibli's masterpieces, "Whisper of the Heart" was staged in a real town; Seiseki Sakuragaoka. On this tour you will visit the hill that the protagonist, Shizuku, climbs to get to the library, the little path she walks up whilst following a cat and the shrine where Sugimura confesses his feelings for her. In the area close to the roundabout that appears at the top of the hill in the movie, there is a privately run confectionery shop where the figures of Baron and his lover, Louise, stand. You will even visit the area where Shizuku's love interest, Seiji, takes Shizuku to show her the sunrise at the end of the movie! The view from the top of the hill is glorious.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

At the seaside natural lawn area in the national park, with BBQ sticking to locally produced ingredients, with wave sound, bird's voice backing, in a fashionable space camp. We have various kinds of drinks. Walk slowly from dusk to night, trek through the trails and enjoy yourself.

Inclusions: BBQ with drinks sticking to local ingredients, Stylish healthy breakfast with local ingredients for local consumption

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Since the guide accompanies, you can enter shops and popular stores that you can not easily enter alone. You can eat in the morning market without worrying about having delicious food introduced. Enjoy the culture and life unique to Hachinohe while enjoying exchange with local people. ○ {22:00} Meeting (Hachinohe Portal Museum Hachimae) ○ 22:05-22:30 Yokocho Orientation ○ {22:30-04:00} Tour of Yokocho (plan: 4 houses) ○ {05:00-06:00} Visit Japan's leading morning market in front of Mutsuminato Station ○ 06:15-07:00 Morning bath in public bath ○ 07:30 Dissolution (Hachinohe Station) (Transportation during the tour: small taxi)

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle

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This is a 5-hour tour of sightseeing spots in Aomori city. A guide will greet you at Aomori Port where you will then take a taxi and walk around the highlights of Aomori city. Aomori City is surrounded by beautiful nature such as Hakkoda Mountain Federation and Mutsu Bay. It is blessed with abundant edible resources such as seafood and fruits, and it is a town that has many historical and cultural attractions such as Japan's famous Nebuta and Neputa festivals and traditional arts. In this tour, you will visit the ruins where ancient people lived, and museums and tourist facilities where you can experience Aomori's art and culture. Recommended for guests coming to Aomori Port on a cruise ship such as Celebrity Millennium and Diamond Princess.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, English Guide, Round-trip taxi

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Walk the longest trail in Japan with a local guide. We will guide you about the area, life, culture, food, trails, etc. according to your pace. At the fishing port, fishermen's rice is prepared for lunch with fresh seafood that day.

Inclusions: Lunch will be prepared mainly for fresh seafood caught at Tanesashi Fishing Port. Includes desserts and even coffee., Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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In a natural lawn, you will enjoy a breakfast that focuses on local ingredients for local consumption while feeling the sound of waves and the scent of the tide. After that, you can visit Michinoku Shiokaze Trail with your guide and feel the magnificent scenery with your five senses. You can enjoy a refreshing and healthy meal and exercise.

Inclusions: Fashionable healthy breakfast with local ingredients and local consumption ingredients, Guide fee

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This tour is specially made for those who are staying in Hachinohe and love Japanese sake! If you are so, why not join this tour and get more knowledge about local sake and get closer to local people? What makes this tour interesting is you can interact with local people even though you do not understand Japanese at all. The local guide and interpreter will help you the conversation between you and locals. The local people are very friendly that we are sure that you will become close in a short time. After the tour, you will feel more comfortable about exploring Hachinohe yourself.

Inclusions: Sake brewery tour and tasting, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Food and drinks