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 Guy Kasai
- Welcome to Aomori ! 27th May 2025
- 【Kuroishi City Tour】
- Kuroishi is surrounded by rich nature. You can enjoy many festivals and events
- throughout the year; Kuroishi Neputa Festival and Kuroishi Yosare Festival in
- summer. The Nakano Mountain glows with autumn leaves in fall. And there’s
- also a famous ‘ Kuroishi Tsuyu-yakisoba noodle’.
- Look around, eat around, wandering around and enjoy in Kuroishi !
- 9:00 At Aomori cruise terminal. By a charterd van-type taxi.
- *Mt. Hakkoda *Jyogakura Great Bidge viewing volleys
- 10:00 Kuroishi City – famous for old Samurai Era Building and Merchant Street
- *Kokeshi-Doll Museum “Tsugaru Kokeshi Kan”
- *Traditionl Crafts Hall “Tsugaru Densho Kogei-Kan”
- *Kuroishi’s Hot Springs Area
- *Temples and Shrines
- *Japanese Sake Brewery
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Japanese Traditional Garden “ Seibien”
- or “Kanehira Teien Japanese garden.”
- 15:00 Aomori cruise terminal arrive.
**What Is a Private Tour of Aomori's Hakkoda, Jogakura, and Kuroishi Like? A Licensed Guide's Report**
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of the Hakkoda, Jogakura, and Kuroishi areas for a group visiting from North America. Everyone in the group was deeply moved by the Chino Chaya and the beech forest, where snow still remained.
The guests spoke a little Japanese, and when asked "Benjo doko desu ka?" (Where is the restroom?), the guide sensed a connection to Japan in the question.
There was also a conversation about how certain names would be written in kanji. When asked how names such as Kasai, Oshita, Yoko, and Honjo are written, the guide offered some possible kanji versions, while noting that many variations exist and that it was difficult to say which characters would correspond to each family's actual surname.
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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!!