Aomori Travel Tips
Aomori City (青森), the northernmost prefectural capital on Honshu, invites you to explore its unique blend of maritime heritage and vibrant culture. Once the main departure point for travelers heading to Hokkaido, Aomori remains a significant port for car ferries. Despite modern transportation advancements, the city retains its charm and offers visitors a chance to experience authentic Japanese life, often overlooked by many.
Aomori is most famous for its stunning Nebuta Matsuri, a lively summer festival filled with vibrant floats, traditional music, and captivating performances. This annual celebration showcases the city's rich cultural heritage and draws visitors from near and far, making it a must-see destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Japanese traditions.
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$990Private Shore Excursion of Aomori with Licensed GuideThis tour takes you on a tour of three of Aomori's most fascinating important cultural spots. Hirosaki Castle, which has the northernmost castle tower in Japan,
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$152Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed GuideThis value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Aomori city! Aomori is kn
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$659Port-Pick-Up: Aomori Tour with Licensed Guide and VehicleThis 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 ab
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$660Private Car Tour of Aomori Golden RouteThis tour takes you on a tour of three of Aomori's most fascinating important cultural spots. Hirosaki Castle, which has the northernmost castle tower in Japan,
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$214Half Day Takayama Inari Shrine Tour with Licensed GuideTakayama Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of Shinto Torii Gates. Real insta-worthy shrine. The view of those beautiful gates should be one of the best m
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$226Aomori Private Customizable 6-Hour TourThis private and customizable tour for Aomori city (in Aomori Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on thei
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$207Half-Day Hirosaki Castle and Samurai house Tour with GuideYou can enjoy local festival feeling at the Tsugaru-han Neputa Village. Staff members play festival music and you can try to drum a japanese drum. You can enjoy
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$274Aomori Private Customizable Full Day TourThis private and customizable tour for Aomori city (in Aomori Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on thei
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$709Aomori Highlights Private Full Day TourThis is a 6-hour private tour of sightseeing spots in Aomori city. A guide will greet you with your private car at Aomori Port and take you to Aomori city with
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$228Aomori Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed GuideYou can pick up 4 to 5 spots after you apply this tour with a guide. This tour includes the world cultural heritage site, Jomon, Sannai Maruyama site, please do
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