Skip to main content
Tour in Japan
1 / 6

Shared 3 hours Tour to Discover the Character of Sakichi Horie

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. Know

📍Meeting point: Please find Women at 1st Floor

Book This Experience✓ Free cancellation (24h)

What To Expect

1

Stop 1

30 min

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."

2

Stop 2

30 min

One of the main building to see

3

Stop 3

30 min

An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.

4

Stop 4

30 min

An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.

What’s Included

  • Tea and coffee
  • Guide Fee

What’s NOT Included

  • In-vehicle air conditioning

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

From

$39.15

Book This Experience