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
- 【Itinerary】
- 10:00 Hotel Aomori
- We will initially meet at 10:00 at Hotel Aomori then we will take the chartered van-type taxi to Seiryuji Temple housing a five-storied pagoda.
- 10:30 Seiryu-ji Temple
- * Showa Daibutsu (Showa Great Buddha)
- – the tallest bronze sitting statue of Buddha in Japan (21 meters)
- *Five-Storied Pagoda – the 4th highest in Japan (39.5 meters)
- *Zen Garden (Dried Landscape Garden – Sand garden)
- *(Admission fee : 400 yen/one-person)
- 11:30 Activities – Apple picking at Aomori apple orchard
- 12:30 Lunch – Nokkedon at Aomori Gyosai Center
- Aomori Gyosai Center (Fishery and Vegetable Market) Center
- OR Maruo Sushi Restaurant in “Shinsen Fishery Market” OR Ramen shop OR other Japanese style restaurants.
- 14:00 Warrase Museum
- This Museum introduces “ Aomori Nebuta Festival – Nationally Designated Important Folk Cultural Property- displaying the Nebuta Float made by Japanese paper, wire, and electric fluorescent or LED lamps with the size of 9 meters in width, 7 meters in depth, and 5 meters in height.
- *Aomori Sumer Nebuta Festival- Every year three million spectators gather for the Aomori Summer Nebuta Festival. Large dolls (nebuta) made of wood, wire and Japanese paper with lights inside, march through town. Dancers called haneto, dance wildly to call of “rassera, rassera” for a very energizing performance. Anybody can participate if they wear the haneto outfit so don’t just watch, be a part of the festivities yourself!
- *(Admission fee: 620 yen/one-person)
- Ending Point
- 16:00 Hotel Aomori
- Best regards,
- Tomohiko Kudo
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Hotel Aomori at 10:00, Seiryu-ji Temple at 10:30, Activities – Apple picking at Aomori apple orchard at 11:30, Warrase Museum at 14:00 and Hotel Aomori at 16:00.
What Is a Private Day Tour of Aomori City Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide C led a private day tour of Aomori City for a group visiting from North America. It was their first time in Japan, and their overall itinerary ran Tokyo → Morioka → Aomori → Kyoto → Hakone → Tokyo.
The private tour in Aomori covered Seiryuji Temple, an Aomori sightseeing apple orchard, lunch featuring nokke-don, the Auga underground fresh market, and the Nebuta Museum WA RASSE. Aomori is blessed with rich nature, though there have been ongoing incidents of bears causing harm to people, including damage at apple orchards.
At the Auga underground fresh market, one exchange stood out. The guests remarked, "There are so many fresh and delicious-looking fish here! Salmon and trout! Back home, bears love the salmon and trout that swim upstream. Is it the same in Aomori? Do bears come here looking for salmon and trout?" Everyone at the market laughed at the joke.
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!!