This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- Dear John Moore
- Welcome to Aomori !
- 【Aomori Tour】 15th October 2024
- *4-persons
- ～ Itinerary ～
- 9:00 At the Aomori cruise terminal To the Seiryuji Temple by taxi.
- 9:30 Seiryu-ji Temple arr. (Admission fee: 400 yen/one-person)
- 10:30 Seiryuji Temple dept. By taxi
- 11:00 Apple – picking at Aomori Apple Orchard (Admission fee:500yen/one-person)
- ⁂You can pick two apples up and drink apple juice tel:017-738-3047
- 12:00 Lunch @Japanese restaurant “Momoyo” tel:017-776-5820
- Menu: Japanese traditional full-course meal, price:2,200 yen ～
- 13:30 Warrase Nebuta Museum (Admission fee: 620 yen/one-person)
- 14:30 Wearing Kimono experiene at Aspam tourism center.
- ⁂You can buy an economically priced and used Kimono.
- 15:00 Aomori cruise terminal arr.
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- Sayounara (Good By)
Title: What Is a Private Aomori Cruise Port Tour Like for First-Time Visitors to Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were first-time visitors to Japan from North America, arriving on a cruise ship making its first-ever call at the port of Aomori. The ship was a large cruise vessel (82,897 tons, 285 meters in length, with about 2,000 passengers and around 800 crew members). Before reaching Aomori, they had been on an extended cruise itinerary: first, a voyage departing from a North American port heading to Alaska and then on to another Japanese port (with one stop skipped due to poor weather); next, a route calling at numerous ports across Japan and East Asia, including Aomori, Otaru, Hakodate, Akita, Sakaiminato, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kochi, Osaka, Shimizu, Tokyo, Naha, and Ishigaki, as well as ports in other parts of Asia; and finally continuing onward, for a journey of roughly two months in total.
Guiding first-time visitors to Japan on their very first visit to a regional city such as Aomori is truly rewarding!
I took the guests to an apple orchard for sightseeing in Aomori. They already knew Fuji apples, but they were amazed to see the trees of many different apple varieties, such as Orin. They enjoyed a first-time apple harvesting experience, tasting, and concentrated apple juice — delicious and wonderful!!
The guests presented natural quartz crystals, which they had mined themselves in North America, to the people at the apple orchard, saying that the stones carry Reiki energy.
I was quietly told that, incidentally, this trip cost about 100,000 US dollars per person (based on the exchange rate of 149 yen to the dollar in mid-October).
Click here for more details: Aomori Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
My name is Tomohiko Kudo.
I live in Aomori city.
I already visited more than 30 nations so far.
After official retirement from the public officer, I could have the Japanese Government Licensed Guide Certificate and am nowadays very pleased to guide overseas tourists all over the world.
Did you know that the Fuji apple is not from Mt.Fuji…but is actually from Aomori Prefecture’ Fujisaki town. Aomori is proud of the biggest apple product in
Japan. We provide 40 apple-pie restaurants to guests.
Let’s enjoy real Japanese culture and history with me. I would enjoy with you real Samuri history, Kimono culture, local traditional festivals, castle,
Japanese garden, temple, shrine, Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake.
I often go to the local sea food and vegetable markets and eat fresh foods and would love to show you some secret, hidden restaurants that only Aomori locals know about – let’s go on an adventure together.
If you like sushi and fresh seafood, let me introduce to Nokkedon ?
What is it? Come to Aomori and find out! I am waiting for you.
Jun 2, 2025
413maryannb
Tomohiko organized our day beautifully! The car was immaculate, the driver skilled. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
Tripadvisor review: Aomori Full-Day…
Jun 2, 2025
413maryannb
Tomohiko organized our day beautifully! The car was immaculate, the driver skilled. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
Tripadvisor review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Thank you for a great day in Aomori it was our last stop and most memorable! The Cherry
blossoms were beautiful! The Apple tarts divine.
Apr 30, 2025
Jacqueline_F
Great Guide, great tour
Viator review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
We experienced the wonderful sites of Aomori which…
Apr 30, 2025
Jacqueline_F
Great Guide, great tour
Viator review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
We experienced the wonderful sites of Aomori which was a surprise in many ways. Despite
the rainy day we were enchanted by the cherry blossoms in full bloom by the old castle.
Once area was prettier than another. The floats and their history were amazing.
Dec 30, 2024
Scenic33296385055
Warm and professional guide
Tripadvisor review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Mr. Kudo-san is very professional, meticulate and kind…
Dec 30, 2024
Scenic33296385055
Warm and professional guide
Tripadvisor review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Mr. Kudo-san is very professional, meticulate and kind hearted guide. The whole tour I felt like I was travelling with a fried. Me made me comfortable instantly. Very knowledgeable and patient in explaining stuff to me. I am vegetarian and he made sure my needs were met. He went above and beyond. There was a record snowfall in Aomori, taxi’s and buses were busy , we walked all the way and saw everything. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting an expert and warm guide for Aomori. I whish him all the best.
Aug 3, 2024
Monika R
Fun and informative tour – great tour guide!
Tripadvisor review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
We were 3…
Aug 3, 2024
Monika R
Fun and informative tour – great tour guide!
Tripadvisor review: Aomori Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
We were 3 generations and all had so much fun with our tour guide Tomohiko. He was very informative and picked interesting places for us to visit including some shrines & museums. He took us to sample some of Aomori’s delicious apples and we had a wonderful lunch in a quint family restaurant. We met some lovely people. It was a fabulous experience we will not forget. Thank you!!