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Shared 3 hours Tour to Discover the Character of Sakichi Horie
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hirosaki is a captivating city for architecture enthusiasts, with well-preserved structures from the Edo (Hirosaki Castle), Meiji, Taisho (Sakichi Horie), and Showa (Kunio Maekawa) eras. Among them, Sakichi Horie, a master carpenter representing Meiji-era Western-style architecture, stands out. Known for his exceptional skill and generous personality—always teaching others and indifferent to money—Horie attracted over a thousand mourners from across the region upon his passing, necessitating an extended funeral procession to the temple. This tour invites participants to explore Horie's architectural works, take a coffee break along the way, and trace the path of his funeral procession. It’s ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Korean & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Korean & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide Fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Information Center
Please find Women at 1st Floor
Return
Shared 3 hours Tour to Discover the Character of Sakichi Horie
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Hirosaki is a captivating city for architecture enthusiasts, with well-preserved structures from the Edo (Hirosaki Castle), Meiji, Taisho (Sakichi Horie), and Showa (Kunio Maekawa) eras. Among them, Sakichi Horie, a master carpenter representing Meiji-era Western-style architecture, stands out. Known for his exceptional skill and generous personality—always teaching others and indifferent to money—Horie attracted over a thousand mourners from across the region upon his passing, necessitating an extended funeral procession to the temple. This tour invites participants to explore Horie's architectural works, take a coffee break along the way, and trace the path of his funeral procession. It’s ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Korean & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Korean & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide Fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Information Center
Please find Women at 1st Floor
Return
Itinerary
1
Aomori Bank Memorial Museum
The building, with its beautiful white and mint green colors, is in the Renaissance style and has a dignified Western architectural design. It is designated as an important cultural property of the country. Be sure to also notice the decorative tower at the top, which serves as an observation deck. At its peak, there is a finial resembling those found on Indian temples. The designer and builder, Mr. Sakichi Horie, was a master craftsman who worked on numerous Western-style buildings. He is also known for designing the birthplace of the writer Osamu Dazai, the "Shayokan."
30 minutes
2
Hirosaki City Hall
One of the main building to see
30 minutes
3
Hirosaki City Museum
An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.
30 minutes
4
弘前市斎場
An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.
