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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)
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
Hakkoda Park
- Phone
- 017-738-8591
Sukayu Hot Spring
- Phone
- 017-738-6400
※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.