Why choose this Aomori tour ?
Revel in the sight of the magnificent Hirosaki Castle, a nationally designated important cultural property; the remarkable rows of vermilion torii gates of Takayama Inari Shrine; and gigantic doll lantern festival floats. On this 1-day tour, customers can have an authentic experience as they take in the beauty of the Tohoku region’s scenery and tradition.
Families traveling with their kids in tow can feel free to join as a hired car is used for transportation. You can enjoy the long drive while listening to stories about Aomori’s nature, culture, and history from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
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What makes 1 Day Hirosaki Castle and Thousand Red Torii Gates a unique experience ?
Located in Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle features Japan’s northernmost extant main keep, and is a designated important cultural property. With approximately 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties, Hirosaki Park is considered one of Japan’s top 3 cherry blossom spots, but it also flaunts beautiful colors in autumn with about a thousand maple trees and the fall foliage of the cherry trees. In winter, look forward to scenery unlike any other as the roofs of the castle, normally of a greenish blue hue, are draped in snow.
The Tachineputa Museum showcases colossal floats towering about 23 meters and weighing about 19 tons. The museum displays massive 23-meter-tall floats actually used in the Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival. Feel free to take a closer look while heading down the spiral slope. In addition, the videos and sound effects on a giant screen in the exhibition room give visitors a sense of actually being at the festival.
*Please bring a smartphone or other device that can scan QR codes.
While Kyoto has the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine famous for its thousands of torii gates called Senbon Torii, Aomori has its own Takayama Inari Shrine. Countless vermilion torii gates are lined up, creating a mysterious, otherworldly space. It is said that the shrine is home to gods bringing blessings for bountiful harvests, maritime safety, and business prosperity.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc. Seats may not be designated.
- At the Tachineputa Museum, explanatory notes in the premises may be translated to other languages by scanning QR codes. Please bring a device that can scan QR codes.
- Infants up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with vehicle seats. If vehicle seats are required, please make a booking under the adult rate.
- As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
- Snowfall is expected in winter. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended.
- It will take approximately 6.5 hours for transfers between each sightseeing spot, including free time for lunch at the clients’ expense.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
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1 Day Hirosaki Castle and Thousand Red Torii Gates Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
- Transportation costs
- Admission fees
Not Included
- Lunch (Depending on your preferences, it may cost approximately JPY500-1,500 per person.）
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc..
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance.
• In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses/minivans.
