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Shared 3 hours Tour to Discover the Character of Sakichi Horie
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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 a journey through Hirosaki’s history and buildings, offering a deeper understanding of Horie’s character and legacy.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Guide Fee
What's not
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
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."
One of the main building to see
An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.
An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please find Women at 1st Floor
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- 前田優子
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 106 city tours we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
