• Aomori Cruise Terminal - The journey starts at the Aomori Port International Cruise Terminal in Aomori City. The port will be visited in the morning for pickup. Please inform us if there is a preferred meeting location!
• Hirosaki Castle - Hirosaki Castle, the northernmost existing castle tower in Japan, is recognized as a National Important Cultural Property. Beyond the castle tower, the park’s gates, bridges, and moat exude a rich historical ambiance.
• Hirosaki Park - Hirosaki Castle is situated within Hirosaki Park. The castle tower, turrets, gates, and other remnants from the feudal era remain as historical landmarks. There are few instances in Japan where a castle has been opened to the public as a park while preserving its original form. It is also renowned as a cherry blossom viewing spot in spring.
• Sannai-Maruyama Site - This site is a significant settlement from the early to middle Jomon Period (approximately 3,900-2,200 BC, around 5,900-4,200 years ago), featuring numerous pit and dugout pillar building sites, fillings, and graves of both adults and children, along with a vast collection of earthenware, stone tools, valuable wood products, and bone and horn artifacts that have been unearthed.

In May 2003, 1,958 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.

This site is known for offering visitors a chance to experience the “mura (village)” of the Jomon period.

• Nebuta Museum WA RASSE - This facility showcases the history and allure of the Nebuta Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, recognized as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. It allows visitors to experience all facets of the Nebuta throughout the year. The museum features a permanent exhibition of large Nebuta floats that have been displayed, enabling visitors to immerse themselves in the full atmosphere of the Nebuta Festival while enjoying the sounds of shamisen and flute, essential to Japanese festivals.
• Aomori Cruise Terminal - The tour concludes with a return to the Aomori port.

• Private vehicle
• Port pick up
• National Licensed Guide
• Admission fee

• Personal Expenses
• Souvenirs
• Lunch

This exclusive tour highlights three of Aomori’s most renowned cultural sites. Travel back over 4,000 years at the Sannai-Maruyama Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage location where visitors can delve into the ancient Jomon village lifestyle. Explore Hirosaki Castle, which boasts Japan’s northernmost surviving castle tower, surrounded by gates, bridges, and seasonal splendor. At Showa Daibutsu in Seiryuji Temple, be amazed by Japan’s largest seated bronze Buddha, an impressive figure set amidst tranquil gardens and a five-story pagoda. Along the journey, savor fresh local seafood and regional delicacies that showcase the tastes of northern Japan.
Ideal for friends, couples, and families, this Aomori cultural heritage tour provides an unforgettable experience for both private travelers and groups.
*Group bookings are also welcome. Reservations for 16 to 38 participants are available, so please feel free to reach out to us.

• The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.