Private Aomori excursion to Hirosaki Castle and Apple Hill

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Begin your private shore excursion with convenient pickup directly from Aomori Cruise Port. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with your dedicated professional driver.Discover Hirosaki Park and Hirosaki Castle, one of the region’s most iconic historical landmarks. Continue to Fujita Memorial Garden, where you can experience the beauty of traditional Japanese landscaping, before visiting Choshoji Temple and the impressive five-story pagoda of Saishoin Temple. Explore Hirosaki’s historic Western-style buildings, which reflect the city’s unique architectural heritage.On the return journey to Aomori, stop at Roadside Station Namioka Apple Hill, where you can browse local products and specialities from one of Japan’s leading apple-producing regions. After enjoying the highlights of Hirosaki and Aomori, your driver will return you to Aomori Cruise Port in time for your ship’s departure.
Highlights
- You'll explore Hirosaki Castle and Hirosaki Park on a private shore excursion
- There's a chance to discover the beauty of traditional Japanese landscaping at Fujita Garden
- The tour includes visiting the five-storey pagoda of Saishoin Temple
- You can browse local products at Roadside Station Namioka Apple Hill
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
6 hours
Available in English, Japanese
What's included
- Audio guide
- Private transportation
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver
- Parking
- Insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tour guide
Where you'll meet
You'll be picked up at the exit of the cruise terminal of Aomori Cruise Port, where your ship actually docks. The driver will be waiting for the guests with a name sign.
Operated by
M-RIDE
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for guests in wheelchairs
Not allowed:
* This activity doesn't allow pets
Know in advance:
* Car capacity: 4 participants / Van capacity: 9 participants
* Before your tour, you'll receive an English audio guide and digital guidebook, downloadable to your own device, with information about the itinerary, sightseeing locations, local history, and points of interest
* This is an outside tour and does not include any optional entrances to sites
* The tour is conducted in a private vehicle with a professional driver
* Your driver is speaking Japanese, so the communication with the driver will be assisted by a translation device
* It's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
* A full refund will be provided if your cruise ship is unable to dock
Remember to bring:
* Please bring a valid form of identification or a copy of your passport
* Please have Japanese yen ready, as some shops do not accept credit cards