Private Tour

Private Aomori Shore Excursion Hirosaki Castle and Apple Hill

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.

Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.

Uncover the cultural treasures of Aomori on this private 6-hour shore excursion.

Depart from Aomori Port and travel comfortably to historic Hirosaki. Explore Hirosaki Park and Hirosaki Castle, then stroll through the peaceful Fujita Memorial Garden. Continue to Choshoji Temple and the impressive Saishoin Five-Story Pagoda, followed by a walk through the Western-style house district. The tour concludes at Namioka Roadside Station “Apple Hill,” where you can browse local products and apple-themed souvenirs. This private tour is ideal for cruise passengers, offering a relaxed pace.

・Private 6-hour cultural shore excursion from Aomori Port

・Visit Hirosaki Castle and Fujita Memorial Garden

・Explore Choshoji Temple and Saishoin Five-Story Pagoda

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Hirosaki Park

Hirosaki Park is one of Japan’s most famous castle parks, centered around the historic Hirosaki Castle. Surrounded by moats, stone walls, and seasonal scenery, the park is especially renowned for its cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Hirosaki Castle

It is in Hirosaki park

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Fujita Memorial Garden - Pay on site

Hirosaki Castle - 320JPY

Choshoji Temple - 300JPY

Saishoin Temple & Five-Story Pagoda - 300JPY

Guide

Options

6h Hirosaki Sedan up to 4pax

Sedan up to 4
Pickup included

6h Hirosaki - up to 9pax

Van
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A little late for peak blossom time but
William L,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Blossoms on trees are difficult to schedule. Ensure you have phone translators organized as many drivers do not speak English. Our driver, Akio was excellent and escorted us around all the scheduled places. He was our personal photographer and did a great job at that too.
Hirosaki castle!
Josh K,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great port day in Aomori! Visited Hirosaki castle and park which were beautiful even though we missed peak Cherry blossoms by a few days it seemed. Our guide didn’t speak much English but we used a translator app which worked fine. A few misunderstanding but didn’t take away from our action packed day!
Outstanding private tour of the Aomori area
Marie J,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
An amazing private tour of the Aomori area. We were so pleased with our very attentive driver who shared many important sites. Such as the Hirotori Castle and temples of the area. We even stopped along the way for the local Fuji candied apples—yum! We also stopped for authentic Japanese cuisine for lunch. We were very pleased with our tour and highly recommend Viator private tours.
An easy way to see the area with help from a friendly local person.
Woodinville W,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were 4 folks in our 70s who have some mobility and hearing problems. We found this tour for only a bit more money than signing the 4 of us up for a large HAL bus tour. Though the driver did not speak English, we communicated well using Google Translate. He would write things in Japanese on his phone and English that pretty much made sense showed up. We wrote things in English on our phone, and he understood the Japanese that came out. We actually did a bit less of a tour, because we move slowly so we could not cover everything on the itinerary in the 6 hours we had. He found us a great soba noodle shop in Hirosaki and helped with the ordering of the food. It was a great adventure.
Aomori Castle and Sights
Andrew P,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Driver was on time, very courteous, very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and a basic ability to communicate in English. He went out of his way to insure we had the best experience. Made an extra photo stop on our request and still got us back on schedule. Overall, a very good day.

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Private Tour

Private Aomori Shore Excursion Hirosaki Castle and Apple Hill

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.

Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.

Uncover the cultural treasures of Aomori on this private 6-hour shore excursion.

・Private 6-hour cultural shore excursion from Aomori Port

・Visit Hirosaki Castle and Fujita Memorial Garden

・Explore Choshoji Temple and Saishoin Five-Story Pagoda

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Hirosaki Park

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Hirosaki Castle

It is in Hirosaki park

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Fujita Memorial Garden - Pay on site

Hirosaki Castle - 320JPY

Choshoji Temple - 300JPY

Saishoin Temple & Five-Story Pagoda - 300JPY

Guide

Options

6h Hirosaki Sedan up to 4pax

Sedan up to 4
Pickup included

6h Hirosaki - up to 9pax

Van
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A little late for peak blossom time but
William L,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Blossoms on trees are difficult to schedule. Ensure you have phone translators organized as many drivers do not speak English. Our driver, Akio was excellent and escorted us around all the scheduled places. He was our personal photographer and did a great job at that too.
Hirosaki castle!
Josh K,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great port day in Aomori! Visited Hirosaki castle and park which were beautiful even though we missed peak Cherry blossoms by a few days it seemed. Our guide didn’t speak much English but we used a translator app which worked fine. A few misunderstanding but didn’t take away from our action packed day!
Outstanding private tour of the Aomori area
Marie J,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
An amazing private tour of the Aomori area. We were so pleased with our very attentive driver who shared many important sites. Such as the Hirotori Castle and temples of the area. We even stopped along the way for the local Fuji candied apples—yum! We also stopped for authentic Japanese cuisine for lunch. We were very pleased with our tour and highly recommend Viator private tours.
An easy way to see the area with help from a friendly local person.
Woodinville W,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were 4 folks in our 70s who have some mobility and hearing problems. We found this tour for only a bit more money than signing the 4 of us up for a large HAL bus tour. Though the driver did not speak English, we communicated well using Google Translate. He would write things in Japanese on his phone and English that pretty much made sense showed up. We wrote things in English on our phone, and he understood the Japanese that came out. We actually did a bit less of a tour, because we move slowly so we could not cover everything on the itinerary in the 6 hours we had. He found us a great soba noodle shop in Hirosaki and helped with the ordering of the food. It was a great adventure.
Aomori Castle and Sights
Andrew P,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Driver was on time, very courteous, very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and a basic ability to communicate in English. He went out of his way to insure we had the best experience. Made an extra photo stop on our request and still got us back on schedule. Overall, a very good day.