Shore Excursion Details

Best of Aomori

Aomori, Japan

Best of Aomori

DETAILS

  • 8
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Family Recommended
  • Meal

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Aomori Prefecture, taking in landmarks that include a castle, a museum of parade floats, a district devoted to Zen temples and a beloved garden.


Settle in for a scenic drive to Hirosaki Castle, a fortification that Lord Tsugaru built when he governed this region in the early 17th century. It is a magnificent seemingly impenetrable structure, as it sits atop a sloped stone wall surrounded by fortified moats. The original castle grounds are now a sprawling park dotted with thousands of cherry trees that bloom in the spring.


Nearby, you will find Tsugara Nebuta Village, a museum devoted to the Nebuta summer festival in Hirosaki, during which enormous floats depicting Japanese gods, historical figures and mythological beings are paraded through the streets. The museum also includes exhibits of cultural items such as three-string shamisen musical instruments, local handicrafts and antique toys.


Browsing the museum will be a visually delightful experience that you will not soon forget. You will also have some time to enjoy some time at a Japanese garden located next to the museum building.


Following lunch, you visit Zenringai, a district of Soto sect Zen temples. Incredibly, nearly three dozen of them line one street. The region’s 17th-century lord ordered the bulk of them to be moved here to help fortify the area.


Having completed your visits, your coach will take you back to the pier.

Need to Know:

Note: Extensive walking involved in Hirosaki Park and in Zenringai. It is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair or walking difficulties. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Guests with dietary restrictions must notify staff at least 72 hours before the port of call. At the Hirosaki Castle, Main donjon: exterior view only. The order of the sites visited or viewed may vary.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours
Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve physical exertion for extended periods of time; can involve uneven or steep terrain or swimming in a light current. Recommended only for physically fit and adventurous travelers.
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