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5 hr – 6 hrneeds an 8h call5.0★ · 9 reviewsFree cancellation 24h aheadPrivate

Takayama Inari Shrine & Tsurunomai-hashi bridge Tour

A five-to-six-hour private drive to Takayama Inari Shrine and its hundreds of red torii, Kizukuri's Jomon-figure station and the Tsurunomai wooden bridge.

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Takayama Inari Shrine & Tsurunomai-hashi bridge TourThousands Torii GatesMap of the shrineEntrance to the main hall1 / 4

Torii gatesPhoto: tour operator, via Viator

Duration
5 hr – 6 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
8+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$269 per group
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 4
Hotel lobby, or the tourist information centre in front of Aomori Station
Why it is on this site
  • Takayama Inari is hard to reach by public transport; the guide drives you there in his own car.
  • It adds the station built in the shape of a Jomon clay figurine and the long wooden Tsurunomai bridge with Mt. Iwaki behind it.
  • Transport and a professional guide are included, priced per group; 9 reviews average 5.0.
Best for

Photographers on a full-day call who want countryside Aomori rather than the city.

Think twice if

Only 9 reviews so far. The car is small: up to three guests, four only with a young child, and three share the back seat. The shrine has about 90 steps. It meets at a hotel lobby or the tourist information centre by the station, not at the pier.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Takayama Inari-jinja Shrine · 3 hrHundreds of red torii gate lining up to the small hill. Takayama-Inari shrine is quite famous in this region for its insta-worthy scenery. The time includes transportation time to go to the shrine.
  2. 30 minThe building of this station built with a shape of Jomon clay figurine "Shako-chan." Taka a photo of this giant clay figurine shape building. The time includes return time to the starting point.
  3. 2 hrYou can take memorable photo of Tsurunomai-Hashi bridge which looks like the crane flapping its wings. Walk across the longest wooden dram bridge seeing Mt. Iwaki on the back. There is also cages where you can see real cranes. At the end, you can enjoy grape soft-ice cream.
Included
  • Private transportation
  • English Guiding(Professional guide)
Not included
  • 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.

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

Takayama Inari Shrine & Tsurunomai-hashi bridge Tour5.0★ · 9 reviews · Private · up to 4From US$269 per groupCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Takayama Inari Shrine & Tsurunomai-hashi bridge Tour worth it from the Aomori cruise port?

A five-to-six-hour private drive to Takayama Inari Shrine and its hundreds of red torii, Kizukuri's Jomon-figure station and the Tsurunomai wooden bridge. Best for: Photographers on a full-day call who want countryside Aomori rather than the city.

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

About 8 hours. The tour runs 5 hr – 6 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?

Only 9 reviews so far. The car is small: up to three guests, four only with a young child, and three share the back seat. The shrine has about 90 steps. It meets at a hotel lobby or the tourist information centre by the station, not at the pier.

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