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Half-day JOMON World Cultural Heritage Sites Tour in Aomori City

A private four-hour drive to two UNESCO-listed Jomon sites, Sannai-Maruyama village and the Komakino stone circle, with a guide in his own car.

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Komakino stone cirvlePhoto: tour operator, via Viator

Duration
4 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
6+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$227 per group
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 3
Hotel lobby, or in front of JR Aomori Station
Why it is on this site
  • Sannai-Maruyama is among the largest Jomon villages, and the Nebutan-go bus there runs only four times a day.
  • Komakino's stone circle and its small museum come as a pair, two hours each.
  • English guidance and the guide's car are included, priced per group.
Best for

Travellers interested in prehistory on a half-day or longer call.

Think twice if

5 reviews so far. The car takes three adults (four with a young child). Sannai-Maruyama entry, 500 yen a person, and lunch are extra. It meets at a hotel lobby or near JR Aomori Station, not the pier.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Sannai-Maruyama Site · 2 hrRemains of a biggest village of Jomon period.
  2. Aomori City Komakino Site Preservation Museum · 2 hrJomon Stone circle, Komakino site and its museum.
Included
  • English Guidance
  • Guide's Private car
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Admission fee (500JPY/person for Sannai Maruyama)
  • gratuity(Optional)

Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Tomio Yokouchi.

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Half-day JOMON World Cultural Heritage Sites Tour in Aomori City5.0★ · 5 reviews · Private · up to 3From US$227 per groupCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Half-day JOMON World Cultural Heritage Sites Tour in Aomori City worth it from the Aomori cruise port?

A private four-hour drive to two UNESCO-listed Jomon sites, Sannai-Maruyama village and the Komakino stone circle, with a guide in his own car. Best for: Travellers interested in prehistory on a half-day or longer call.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 6 hours. The tour runs 4 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

5 reviews so far. The car takes three adults (four with a young child). Sannai-Maruyama entry, 500 yen a person, and lunch are extra. It meets at a hotel lobby or near JR Aomori Station, not the pier.

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