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Aomori City Area

Nebutabayashi live performance, Haneto experience

Time required: Approximately 30 minutes

You can listen to a live Nebutabayashi performance in “Nebuta Hall” where large floats paraded in the Nebuta Festival are displayed. You can also try Haneto dancing to Nebutabayashi music, and play drums and hand cymbals. You can feel the excitement of the festival. A special performance by the Hayashi group is held on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum

Address
1-1, Yasukata 1-chome, Aomori-shi, 030-0803 Map
Phone
017-752-1311
Period
Performed three times a day (from 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.)
Closed on 31st of December to 1st of January, 9th to 10th of August (due to change of entire Nebuta display)
Cost
Nebuta Museum, Nebuta Hall
Adult 600 yen (discount applies to a group of more than 10 persons 540 yen)
Web
http://www.nebuta.jp/warasse/foreign/english.html

Picking apples

Time required: 30 to 60 minutes

Only a 20-minute drive from the city, towards Tashirotai. You can pick cherries, peaches, prunes, pears, apples, and chestnuts – depending on the season – from June to October.

Aomori Sightseeing Apple Garden

Address
35, Osawa, Tamogino, Aomori-shi, 030-0124 Map
Phone
017-738-3047
Closed
Varies depending on the season.
Please contact.
Cost
300 yen per person (You can pick three apples.)
※The cost is for apple picking only. Additional charges apply if you would like to buy apples to take home.
Web
http://a-s-applegarden.jp/

Experience making Cassis (blackcurrant) jam

Time required: Approximately 60 minutes

You can take home Cassis Jam which you make and package yourself.
Other activities such as harvesting farm products and making miso, soba noodles and bread are also popular.

Aomori City Fureai Farm

Address
243-342, Isobe Shitobashi, Aomori-shi, 030-1261 Map
※Approximately 40-minute drive north from JR Aomori Station (outside map).
Phone
017-761-3082
Period
All year, booking is required. Please contact.
Cost
one time/1,000 yen (includes tax) (Possible to make 3 jars of jam.)
Available for one person to a maximum of 25 people
Web
http://www.en-aomori.com/activities-008.html

Horse Riding

Time required: 10 to 60 minutes

The Aomori Horseback Riding Club is open during all seasons, but is closed on Tuesdays. Children 4 years old or older can ride a horse. First-timers can try just the “Draft horse course,” during which a staff member pulls the horse. People who want to try steering the horse themselves can take the “Horse riding course for beginners,” in which you can ride the horse around the surrounding area after a short lesson from an instructor. Please book a day in advance if you are interested. We can accept inquiries in English by email only.

Aomori Horseback Riding Club

Address
245-1, Matsumori, Goshizawa, Aomori-shi Map
Phone
017-728-1779
Cost
Draft horse course (no age restrictions) 1,000 yen per approximately 10 minutes Horse riding course for beginners 4,800 yen per approximately 45 minutes Horse trekking course (for experienced riders only) 10,000 yen per approximately 60 minutes
Web
http://www.uma-arc.sakura.ne.jp/arctopmenu.html

Picking blueberries

Time required: 30 to 60 minutes

You can stroll freely in the 11,000 m² garden located at the northern side of the Mount Hakkoda range, and experience picking ripe and delicious blueberries. The farm puts safety first as it does not use agricultural chemicals in growing products, but instead uses organic fertilizer.

Hakkoda Blueberry Sightseeing Garden

Address
19-1, Kanda, Yokouchi, Aomori-shi, 030-0132 Map
Phone
017-738-2301
Period
From middle of July to middle of August
Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Please contact if it rains.)
Cost
Adult 500 yen/ Child 300 yen (You can pick blueberries to fill the container provided.)
*Group discount available.
Web
http://www.en-aomori.com/activities-008.html

Experience Magatama making

Time required: Approximately 60 minutes

Learn the whittling techniques of the Jomon people through making “Magatama”, accessories worn by these ancient people.
Other activities include amber pendant-making and clay figure-making.

Sannai-Maruyama site Jomon Hill Sannai Mahoroba Park “Jomon Jiyukan”

Address
305, Sannai Maruyama, Aomori-shi, 030-0031 Map
Phone
017-766-8282
Period
All year
Hours
(1) 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (2) 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost
330 yen (includes tax)
※Available for one person to 100 people at one time.
Web
http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/workshop-activities.html

Observation of grilled fish sausage factory

Time required: Approximately 60 minutes

You can observe the manufacturing process of grilled fish sausages called “Botanyaki” and eat freshly grilled fish sausage from the 22 m long oven.

Sightseeing at the grilled fish sausage factory “Numata Shoten Co., Ltd.”

Address
12-10, Aoyagi 2-chome, Aomori-shi, 030-0811 Map
Phone
050-3785-3945
Hours
10:00 a.m. to noon
Closed
Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays
※Not available in November and December as it is the busy time of the year.
Cost
Free
※ Minimum 10 people, booking is required at least one week prior to the day of observation.
Web
http://www.m-numata.jp/tour/

Local Shinmachi Shopping Street Tour

Time required: 2 to 3 hours

Local shop owners on Shinmachi Shopping Street act as tour guides and show you the best products of various shops and fun aspects of the town. You can also try great snacks.

Shinmachi Shopping Street Office

Address
2F, 6-27, Shinmachi 2-chome, Aomori-shi, 030-0801 Map
Phone
017-775-4134
Period
Booking is required by one day prior to the tour date. Contents of each tour and time can be adjusted.
※Minimum number is 2 people for each course, meeting location is Machimachi Plaza.
Cost
A course (approximately 3 hours) 2,000 yen=lunch and tea are included.
B course (approximately 2 hours) 1,000 yen=tea is included.
Web
http://shinmachi.aomori.jp/

A Stroll Around Aomori City

A Scenic course 2 km

Visit Seikan Ferry and enjoy the scenery of Tsugaru Strait, whatever the season
~ Port town Aomori with fresh salty sea breeze ~

Time required: Approximately 2 hours

The course covers many “must-sees” when you come to Aomori where you can enjoy sightseeing and find souvenirs while strolling along the beach enjoying the scenery.

B History and culture course 2.5 km

Visit the origins of Shiko Munakata and of Aomori
~ Uto Shrine and four temples in the old Teramachi Temple area ~

Time required: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes

The course takes you in the footsteps of our ancestors in the town, and explains local history. Visit places that have a connection with Shiko Munakata (a world-famous woodblock artist) and Osamu Dazai (a novelist) as well as Uto Shrine which was considered protector of Aomori in the past.

C Taste and shopping course 1.3 km

Look! Taste!! And explore!!!
~ Furukawa Market and the best products of each shop in the central shopping street ~

Time required: Approximately 2 hours

The course offers the opportunity to casually experience Furukawa Market which is ―hugely popular among locals, spacious streets with the feel of the Showa era, and products and atmosphere, unique to the local area.

Volunteer guides will take you to scenic and historic places in the town, introduce local specialty products, the locals’ favorite shops, and hidden attractions which most locals do not even know.

Aomori City Tourism Exchange Information Center

Address
1-25, Shinmachi 1-chome, Aomori-shiMap
Phone
017-723-4670
Period
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Public holidays and 2nd to 7th of August
※Please contact the Center if you would like to arrange different day and time.
Hours
(1) 10:30 a.m. start (2) 2:00 p.m. start
Cost
Free

Asamushi Area

Early morning walks at Asamushi Onsen

Time required: Approximately 1 hour

Walk around tourist attractions at Asamushi Onsen with local guided for approximately one hour in the early morning.
You can enjoy the fresh morning air while visiting tourist attractions and discovering the history of Asamushi Onsen. Participants discuss and choose one course out of four courses (Akamatsu course, Lake Hotaru co urse, Hachimangu course and Mutsu Bay overlook course).

Asamushi Onsen Tourism Association

Address
341-19, Hotarudani, Asamushi, Aomori-shi, 039-3501 Map
Phone
017-752-3250
Period
April to October
Booking is not required.
Hours
Meeting location Asamushi Onsen Station
Starting time: 5:30 a.m.
・Akamatsu course
・Lake Hotaru course
・Hachimangu course
・Mutsu Bay overlook course
Cost
Free
Web
http://www.asamushi.com/

Asamushi Onsen Snow Hiking

Time required: Approximately 2 hour

Hike through the natural beauty of Asamushi in winter. The course is set at a leisurely pace suited even for beginners, and it takes you around Asamushi Onsen resort and to a lookout point where you can enjoy the uninterrupted view of Mutsu Bay.
After hiking, you can relax in a hot spring in Asamushi.

Asamushi Onsen Tourism Association

Address
342-19, Hotarudani Asamushi, Aomori-shi, 039-3501 Map
Phone
017-752-3250
Period
From mid January to the end of February
Booking is required by 4:30 p.m. of the day before through Asamushi Onsen Tourism Association.
Cost
Programs: 1,000 yen (includes tax)
Rental (whole set including snow shoes, shoes, ski sticks, snow jacket and trousers, gloves, etc.): 1,000 yen (includes tax)
Web
http://www.asamushi.com/

Hakkoda Area

Hakkoda Guided Experiences

Experienced guides who know Hakkoda’ s beauty in each season will take you trekking, skiing and snowboarding at Hakkoda. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery and feel exhilarated.

Hakkoda Guide Club

Phone
017-728-1511
Web
http://www.hakkoda-gc.com/index.html

Hakkoda Park

Phone
017-738-8591
Web
http://www.hakkouda-p.com/index.html

Sukayu Hot Spring

Phone
017-738-6400
Web
http://www.en-aomori.com/hotspring-008.html

※Please inquire regarding season, hours and cost.

Hakkoda snow hiking

Time required: Approximately 3 hour

Hike through the white covered fields of Hakkoda wearing snow shoes. The course is suitable even for beginners, as guides will take you at a leisurely pace with plenty of breaks.

Hakkoda Park

Address
1-34, Kansuizawa, Arakawa, Aomori-shi, 030-0111 Map
Phone
017-738-8591
Cost
8,000 yen per person (6,000 yen per person for more than two people)
※Included in the cost: guide, rental (snow shoes, boots, snow jacket and trousers, hat, goggles and gloves)
※Tickets for Hakkoda Ropeway (1,180 yen for each way) are not included.
Web
http://www.hakkouda-p.com/index.html