Best of Aomori
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Port
Aomori, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$450
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8.75 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Take off on a thrilling adventure that features the drama and beauty of Aomori's famed attractions.
A panoramic drive through the city brings you to the Seiryu-ji Temple — home of the Showa Daibutsu, Japan's largest seated image of Buddha. The setting's lush landscape and peaceful serenity will enchant you, as well as the stunning 70-foot tall, 220-ton bronze statue.
Your next destination is the mesmerizing Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site, which features reconstructed pit dwellings, houses and a large tower from the Jomon period (13,000 to 300 BC). Recognized as a Special National Historical Site, it's the largest and one of the most complete Jomon villages in Japan.
Sit down at a local restaurant for a Western-style lunch.
Continue to Tsuruno Mai Bridge (The Bridge of Dancing Cranes). This architectural masterpiece embodies the region's harmony with nature. It is the longest wooden triple-arched bridge in Japan, stretching 300 meters (984 feet) over Lake Tsugaru. Stroll across the bridge for views of the surrounding landscape.
Visit the Wa Rasse Nebuta House. Aomori Nebuta is designated an Important Intangible Cultural Asset in Japan, and is one of Japan's major festivals. The Nebuta House introduces you to all aspects of the Nebuta Festival, which is a treasure shared by the citizens of Aomori. Five large, well-built Nebuta floats are exhibited in the museum, updated annually.
Return to the port with a deeper appreciation of this magical land.
Please note: Tour requires walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, and steps. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Bring local currency, as most vendors do not accept US dollars or credit cards. Tour does not operate in March. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. Sannai-Maruyama is undergoing restoration; views may be obscured. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse.