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Aomori 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide Vehicle

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,066 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This private 6-hour tour is the ideal way to discover the best of Aomori at your own pace, with a friendly government-licensed guide and a private vehicle at your disposal. Travelling comfortably from place to place, you skip the stress of public transport and see far more than you could on your own.

Step inside the spectacular Nebuta Museum WA RASSE to meet the giant illuminated floats of Aomori's world-famous summer festival, then explore 5,000 years of history at the Sannai-Maruyama Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Jomon village. Browse local apple cider at the waterfront A-Factory, admire striking works at the Aomori Museum of Art, and take in coastal scenery and the serene Showa Daibutsu.

Because the tour is fully private, your guide tailors the day to your interests and pace - ideal for families, couples, and first-time visitors. Your English- and Japanese-speaking guide shares the stories and flavours that make Aomori unforgettable, while your driver handles the rest.

Activity location

  • Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
    • 1-1-1 Yasukata,
    • 030-0803, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
    • 1-1-1 Yasukata,
    • 030-0803, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,387.91 x 1 AdultNZ$1,387.91
Total
Price is NZ$1,387.91
Until Sat, 4 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel and Tour of Hirosaki (Hirosaki is out of the available area)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Activity itinerary

Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Experience the spectacular Nebuta Festival year-round at this riverside museum beside Aomori Station. Giant illuminated warrior floats, vivid artwork, and live taiko and haneto-dancer demonstrations bring Aomori's most famous summer festival to life.

A-FACTORY

  • 30m
Browse local Aomori specialities, fresh produce, and gourmet souvenirs at this stylish waterfront marketplace next to Aomori Station. Sample Aomori apple cider straight from the glass-walled cidery and enjoy harbour views.

Sannai-Maruyama Site

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Step back over 5,000 years at this UNESCO World Heritage Jomon-period settlement, one of Japan's largest and best-preserved ancient villages. Explore reconstructed pit dwellings, towering wooden pillars, and a fascinating on-site museum of excavated artefacts.

Aomori Museum of Art

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover striking contemporary and modern art at this bold white museum beside the Sannai-Maruyama ruins. Highlights include works by Aomori-born artist Yoshitomo Nara and the beloved giant outdoor sculpture Aomori-ken, set within dramatic gallery spaces carved into the earth.

Showa Daibutsu

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Marvel at Japan's tallest seated bronze Great Buddha, the Showa Daibutsu, standing over 21 metres high in the peaceful grounds of Seiryu-ji Temple. A vivid red five-storied pagoda, landscaped gardens, and quiet woodland make this a serene escape on the edge of Aomori City.

Aomori Bay Bridge

  • 20m
Enjoy sweeping views of Aomori's harbour from this elegant cable-stayed bridge, an iconic part of the city skyline. The nearby waterfront promenade and Aoiumi Park are perfect for photos of the bay, the port, and passing ships against a backdrop of distant mountains.

Michi-no-Eki Asamushi Onsen - Yu-sa Asamushi

  • 30m
Relax in the seaside hot-spring town of Asamushi Onsen, a short coastal drive from central Aomori. At the Yu-sa Asamushi roadside station you can soak in an ocean-view bath, dip your feet in a free foot spa, and enjoy fresh local seafood and sweeping views over Mutsu Bay.

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Centerl ASPAM

  • 20m
Spot the striking triangular silhouette of ASPAM, Aomori's waterfront tourist centre on the bay. Browse local crafts and souvenirs, sample regional foods, and take in panoramic views of the harbour and Mutsu Bay from the building's distinctive observation deck.

Location

Activity location

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    Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
    • 1-1-1 Yasukata,
    • 030-0803, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
    • 1-1-1 Yasukata,
    • 030-0803, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

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