Hirosaki Temples and Shrines Historical Tour with Licensed Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Hirosaki was a capital of Aomori or Tsugaru from Samurai period.
In this tour you can visit several temples and shrines to feel an old history of Hirosaki.
Most of those buildings were built in 17th century.
Walking in the precincts must be refreshing experience for you.
You can feel the past samurai period where Japanese castle Hirosaki castle was built.

In addition, I can recommend you some cafe which serves apple pies to take a break.

*** We can start this tour from Aomori city too. (extra 2hours and additional fee is needed)

What's Included

English Guiding
In-person guide (English, and Japanese) is licensed/ certified
Lunch
Transportation Pax 1 to 3 : Guide's Private car and Gasoline cost
Transportation Pax 4 or more : hired van cost
gratuity(Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    This is a Buddhist temple with beautiful five story pagoda. One of Hirosaki's popular destination.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    North guard shrine of Tsugaru clan. Shinto shrine Iwaki shrine is a popular destination for visitors of Hirosaki.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Zen temple street. The feudal lord of Hirosaki gathered Zen temples of his territory to make a south guard of Hirosaki castle.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Family shrine of Tsugaru clan. This temple was built in 17th century and also has mausoleums of some feudal loads and their wives.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tomio Yokouchi

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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