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 Paul Laubach
- Welcome to Aomori !
- 【Hirosaki Tour】 5th June 2024 *4-persons
- ～ Itinerary ～
- 12:00 At Aomori cruise terminal
- To Hirosaki city by a chartered taxi
- * Usage for the Chartered taxi -6 hours plan (up to 8 passengers) Fare: 50,000 yen
- 13:00 Hirosaki city arrv.
- Five Storied Pagoda in the Saishouin Temple
- By a chartered taxi
- Lunch @”Fakukutei” Japanese Soba Restaurant
- 14:30 Hirosaki park – Hirosaki castle （Admission fee: 310 yen/one-person)
- 15:30 Tsugaru-han Neputa Village (Museum, Shamisen (three-stringed musical
- instrument) show and shopping) （Admission fee: 600 yen/one-person)
- By a chartered taxi
- 17:00 Tsugaru-han Neputa Village dept.
- 18:00 Aomori cruise terminal arr.
【What Is a Private Guided Tour of Hirosaki in Aomori Like? A Licensed Guide's Report】
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour in Aomori for the group visiting Japan for the first time. Their itinerary covered Tokyo, Osaka (takoyaki), Kyoto, Hiroshima (okonomiyaki), Busan (shochu), Aomori, Hakodate, and back to Tokyo. The guests were baseball fans and big admirers of Shohei Ohtani. When I mentioned that Ohtani is from Hanamaki Higashi High School, they said they would like to join the Nebuta Festival and visit Hanamaki on their next trip.
I guided them to the Five-Story Pagoda of Saishoin Temple, then a lunch of Japanese soba, Hirosaki Castle, and Tsugaru-han Neputa Mura. One of the guests enjoyed sake and drank two go of cold sake while eating soba. Some of the guests liked mochi, and for something sweet they tried soba ohagi and fried soba, and were impressed by how delicious they were. They asked why there are so few people walking around in Hirosaki City.
Still, they seemed to really enjoy the quiet, local atmosphere of Aomori.
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!!