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PLAN

[Northeast Japan] 1-Day Oirase Private Tour in Tohoku (2-6 People)

  • Oirase Gorge

  • Oirase Gorge

  • Oirase Gorge

  • Hakkoda Ropeway Ride

  • Hakkoda Ropeway Ride

  • Tour Details
- Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, Japan's main island, and is a nature-rich prefecture surrounded by the sea on three sides. Known for having the highest apple production in the country, it is attractive for its beautiful natural scenery such as the Oirase Gorge.
- Enjoy an efficient tour around Oirase Gorge as a car will be used as the main method of transportation. Take a short walk at scenic spots along the beautiful stream—Samidare-no-Nagare, Ashura-no-Nagare, Kumoi Falls, and Choshi Otaki Waterfall. This luxurious nature experience concludes at the mysterious Lake Towada.
- At the Hakkoda Mountains, visit a scenic spot overlooking the whole of Aomori Prefecture. On clear days, visitors can feel the grandeur of Aomori's terrain and nature as they gaze out at the Tsugaru Plain, Mutsu Bay, and the Shimokita Peninsula all at once. Particularly during the autumn foliage season, the mountains display a beauty like a natural carpet dyed in red and yellow, showcasing unique beauty in each of the four seasons.
- This is a private tour for 2-6 customers.
About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs

Oirase Gorge
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
2guest(s)
Departs
Iwate
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City / 08:20
Included
English-speaking guide; Admission fees, experience fees, and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Lunch charges; Transportation expenses to the meeting location
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 14 days prior to the tour.

- The tour may be canceled or the course altered in case ropeway operation is suspended or inclement weather (poor visibility due to strong winds, heavy rains, etc.) is in the forecast.

Alternative Destinations: Jogakura Ohashi Bridge, Oirase Field Museum

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.　

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.

- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- 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 other than a hired car (passenger vehicle, van, minivan), small bus, taxi, or a train or route bus on some parts of the tour such as in case of heavy traffic.

- Seats may not be designated.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City / 08:20

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- There is an accompanying English-speaking guide.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats. Furthermore, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the hired car. If guaranteed seats on the Shinkansen and hired car are required for such children, please book them under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Customers will purchase their own lunch near Hachinohe Station or at a stopover on the tour. Customers are to pay for their own lunch as it is not included in the tour booking charge.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- For the Oirase Gorge itinerary, wearing long pants and sneakers easy to walk in is recommended. Please prepare sunglasses, hat, and gloves as necessary.

　Bringing rain gear in case of inclement weather is recommended.

- As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought on the tour, customers with large luggage are requested to use a delivery service on their own.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]

Aomori Taxi; Naricho Taxi; Hokusei Kotsu; Miyago Kanko Taxi; Hachinohe Taxi; Post Taxi; Miyago Kotsu; Tokyo Taiyo Co., Ltd. Aomori Taxi Office

*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a hired car (passenger vehicle, van, minivan), small bus, taxi, or a train or route bus on some parts of the tour such as in case of heavy traffic.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Tour Guide Language: English　

*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

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  • Seats available
  • Few seats available
  • Not available
  • Requests Accepted
Number of stocks
Request date

Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
JPY
Infants (0-5)
JPY
Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
JPY
  • The Terms & Conditions Document will be delivered via electronic means.
    Customers are to check and save the content themselves.
  • The [Plan Name], [Tour Date], [Tour Price], [Tour Outline], [Remarks/Important Notes], and [Itinerary] on the booking screen are part of the Terms & Conditions Document (Important Items). Print or save as PDF.
  • The Terms & Conditions Document (General Items) has been displayed and saved.
  • Payments must be made using credit card.
  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
  • The cancellation policy has been checked and agreed upon.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30Meet at Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka CityMorioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City
(2F South Exit inside the Morioka Station building, on foot from JR Morioka Station)
Meet at 08:20, Dep. at 08:30
135Transfer (Morioka Station to Hachinohe Station)Take the Shinkansen from Morioka Station to Hachinohe Station. (Hayabusa or Yamabiko Shinkansen, reserved seat)Shinkansen
160Transfer (Hachinohe Station to Oirase Gorge)Take the hired car from Hachinohe Station to Oirase Gorge.Hired car
1120Oirase GorgeEnjoy an efficient tour around Oirase Gorge as a car will be used as the main method of transportation. Take a short walk at scenic spots along the beautiful stream—Samidare-no-Nagare, Ashura-no-Nagare, Kumoi Falls, and Choshi Otaki Waterfall. This luxurious nature experience concludes at the mysterious Lake Towada.
150TransferTake the hired car from Oirase Gorge to a stopover.Hired car
130Nagaiki-no-Chaya Kayano (Stopover)At this local teahouse, travelers can casually enjoy the flavors of Aomori's regional cuisine and relieve fatigue from the trip. Aomori's local dish, ginger miso oden, is a specialty.
*Customers are to purchase their own meal.
110TransferTake the hired car from the stopover location to Hakkoda Ropeway.Hired car
160Hakkoda Ropeway RideRelish a scenic spot overlooking the whole of Aomori Prefecture. On clear days, visitors can feel the grandeur of Aomori's terrain and nature as they gaze out at the Tsugaru Plain, Mutsu Bay, and the Shimokita Peninsula all at once. Particularly during the autumn foliage season, the mountains display a beauty like a natural carpet dyed in red and yellow, showcasing unique beauty in each of the four seasons.
[Duration Estimate] One-way ropeway ride to summit 10 min – stroll around summit (30 min) – one-way ropeway ride to base 10 min (total 50 min)

*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
145TransferTake the hired car from Hakkoda Ropeway to Aomori Station.Hired car
116:00Aomori StationAfter arriving at Aomori Station, the tour ends.
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30Meet at Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka CityMorioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City
(2F South Exit inside the Morioka Station building, on foot from JR Morioka Station)
Meet at 08:20, Dep. at 08:30
135Transfer (Morioka Station to Hachinohe Station)Take the Shinkansen from Morioka Station to Hachinohe Station. (Hayabusa or Yamabiko Shinkansen, reserved seat)Shinkansen
160Transfer (Hachinohe Station to Oirase Gorge)Take the hired car from Hachinohe Station to Oirase Gorge.Hired car
1120Oirase GorgeEnjoy an efficient tour around Oirase Gorge as a car will be used as the main method of transportation. Take a short walk at scenic spots along the beautiful stream—Samidare-no-Nagare, Ashura-no-Nagare, Kumoi Falls, and Choshi Otaki Waterfall. This luxurious nature experience concludes at the mysterious Lake Towada.
150TransferTake the hired car from Oirase Gorge to a stopover.Hired car
130Nagaiki-no-Chaya Kayano (Stopover)At this local teahouse, travelers can casually enjoy the flavors of Aomori's regional cuisine and relieve fatigue from the trip. Aomori's local dish, ginger miso oden, is a specialty.
*Customers are to purchase their own meal.
110TransferTake the hired car from the stopover location to Hakkoda Ropeway.Hired car
160Hakkoda Ropeway RideRelish a scenic spot overlooking the whole of Aomori Prefecture. On clear days, visitors can feel the grandeur of Aomori's terrain and nature as they gaze out at the Tsugaru Plain, Mutsu Bay, and the Shimokita Peninsula all at once. Particularly during the autumn foliage season, the mountains display a beauty like a natural carpet dyed in red and yellow, showcasing unique beauty in each of the four seasons.
[Duration Estimate] One-way ropeway ride to summit 10 min – stroll around summit (30 min) – one-way ropeway ride to base 10 min (total 50 min)

*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
145TransferTake the hired car from Hakkoda Ropeway to Aomori Station.Hired car
116:00Aomori StationAfter arriving at Aomori Station, the tour ends.

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