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Three people walking on a street with a mountain in the background. 1
A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture and a stone pathway. 2
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall. 3
A group of people taking photos in a park with trees and a building in the background. 4
A group of people walking on a path in a park with trees and a stone wall. 5
By Native Japan
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$194 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Capture Hirosaki Park moat views and castle exterior with local guidance.
    • Walk from retro Western buildings to Neputa Village exterior context.
    • Enjoy a private route with no included admissions, food, or transport.

Activity location

    • Hirosaki
    • Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒036-8207 青森県弘前市上白銀町１−１ | Meet outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koen-mae, in front of the retro Western-style Former 8th Division Commander's Residence near Hirosaki Park. Do not wait at Hirosaki Station. Your guide will meet you at the Starbucks entrance and confirm your name.
    • Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

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Hirosaki Castle Park & Retro Castle-Town Photo Walk

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$194.29 x 1 AdultNZ$194.29
Total
Price is NZ$194.29
Until Sat, 26 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private local guide
  • Inclusions
    90-minute guided walking/photo route
  • Inclusions
    Casual phone/camera photo guidance
  • Inclusions
    Local stories about Hirosaki castle town, architecture, Neputa, and apple culture
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks, including apple pie or cafe purchases
  • Exclusions
    Admission tickets for Hirosaki Castle tower, museums, or paid facilities
  • Exclusions
    Transport to/from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Professional photography, edited photo delivery, or camera equipment rental
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and shopping

What you can expect

  • Discover Hirosaki beyond the famous cherry blossom season on a relaxed private photo walk around the castle-park edge. Meet your guide at a visible landmark beside Hirosaki Park, then walk through Otemon Square and the retro Western-style former library area before following the outer moat towards castle exterior viewpoints. Along the way, hear easy-to-follow stories about Hirosaki's castle town, Western-style architecture, Neputa culture, and apple-town identity without turning the tour into a food or museum-included experience. The route continues towards the exterior of Tsugaru-han Neputa Village and ends with directions for guests who want to continue sightseeing independently. Food, drinks, admissions, and transport are not included, so the walk stays simple, flexible, and photo-focused.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hirosaki
    • Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒036-8207 青森県弘前市上白銀町１−１ | Meet outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koen-mae, in front of the retro Western-style Former 8th Division Commander's Residence near Hirosaki Park. Do not wait at Hirosaki Station. Your guide will meet you at the Starbucks entrance and confirm your name.
    • Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan