Experience Aomori's rich culture and natural beauty in a single day, visiting iconic sites like Tsurunomai Bridge and Shirakami-Sanchi, and savoring local apple brandy.
1 Day Aomori Tour, Tsurunomai Bridge and Apple Brandy
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore Tsurunomai Bridge, Japan's longest wooden arch bridge
- Discover Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Learn apple brandy production at Mohodori Distillery
- Enjoy authentic Aomori cuisine during lunch
- Travel with an English-speaking guide in a comfortable vehicle
Description
Visit the Tsurunomai Bridge, Japan's longest triple-arch wooden bridge; the Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center, the gateway to World Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi; and the Mohodori Distillery, where visitors can see the process of making fragrant apple brandy. On this 1-day tour, customers can have an authentic experience as they take in the beauty of the Tohoku region's scenery and tradition.
Families traveling with their kids in tow can feel free to join as a hired car is used for transportation. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation costs included in the tour
- Lunch
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
- Experience fees
- Other admission fees
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
Accessibility
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The tour operates from September to March; verify availability during these months.
- Children under 5 years old can join for free but won't receive meals or experience activities; book at adult price if these are needed.
- The total tour duration is approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes, including travel time.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty of the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Information
The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc. Seats may not be designated.
As the Tsurunomai Bridge will be undergoing repair work, roads will be completely closed to traffic during the period of Sept. 1 to Dec. 31.
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with vehicle seats, meals, and experience activities. If vehicle seats, meals, or experience activities are required, please make a booking under the adult rate.
At the Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center, explanatory notes in the premises may be translated to other languages by scanning QR codes. Please bring a device that can scan QR codes.
As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
Snowfall is expected in winter. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
Tour's total duration is 9 hours 45 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours 20 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.
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Basic Information
- Duration: 9 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
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