This tour is designed for the travelers who visit Aomori by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Aomori Port or hotels near the port.
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 four-hour tour that's best for you!
*This tour does not go to Hirosaki.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: If you wish to visit Hirosaki, please contact us for additional costs and details.
Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)
Pickup included
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.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
This private tour is a guided tour with a private vehicle designed for travelers coming to Aomori by cruise ships. Your guide and taxi will pick you up and drop you off at Aomori Port or hotels near the port. If you wish to visit Hirosaki on this tour, please contact us for additional costs.