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Explore the fascinating samurai district of Kakunodate, one of northern Japan’s best-preserved historical sites. This walking tour delves into the rich tapestry of the Edo period, revealing how social hierarchies shaped everyday life for the samurai class. With insights from your expert guide, learn about key historical figures and the transformation from conflict to stable governance. Experience guided visits to multiple samurai residences, where the architecture and lifestyle reflect the intricate social order of the time. - In-depth exploration of Kakunodate’s samurai history - Guided visits inside various samurai residences - Two participation options: direct join or from Kakunodate Station - Tours available on days when residences are open, excluding Tuesdays
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Akita: Kakunodate Samurai District & Residence Tour
3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
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Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its unique structure and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation.
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Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita
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Namahage is designated an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO. On this tour, you can enjoy various local spots in the Oga peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The highlight is, of course, the Namahage show played in the Oga Shinzan folklore museum. You can't miss it when you visit Akita. You can also visit Mt.Kanpuzan observatory and Nyuodo-zaki. Those are nice photo spots of Oga. Finally, we stop at Michinoeki-Oga(roadside station Oga) to enjoy a pleasant shopping time.
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Private Half Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed Guide
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Join Hachiko, Akita's legendary loyal dog, on a self-guided adventure through Akita City's historic heart! Explore samurai castles, art museums, merchant homes, and meet real Akita Inu. Savor local cuisine and discover centuries of loyalty, artistry, and fun, all at your own pace. Perfect for families, dog-lovers, and history buffs! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
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Amazing Akita Adventures GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
1 to 2 hours
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This tour offers a well-balanced journey through Akita’s nature, history, and culture, following an itinerary actually experienced by travelers. Departing from Akita Port, enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside with a short break at Michi-no-Eki Kyowa before heading to Katamae-yama Observatory for sweeping rural views. Visit the mystical Lake Tazawa and the golden Tatsuko statue, then stroll through Kakunodate’s preserved samurai district to explore the Ishiguro and Aoyagi residences. Savor a local lunch featuring Hinai chicken and Inaniwa udon, shop for traditional miso and soy sauce at Ando Jozo brewery, and discover Akita’s festival culture at the Neburi Nagashi-kan Museum. End your day with a relaxing walk in Senshu Park, once home to Akita Castle, before returning to the port. The schedule is a little tight but provides a great overview of Akita’s beauty in one day. If you prefer a slower pace or wish to visit other places, the tour can be customized to your interests.
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Private Akita Samurai and History Tour by Car
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Walking tour in the center of Akita city. Akita city is a capital city of Akita prefecture which is located on the sea of Japan side in northern Japan. This prefecture is famous for its rice production, Japanese sake brew and lots of local attractions. In this tour, you can visit beautiful spots such as an old bank building, local market, castle park and folklore museum. You may enjoy Maiko show and tea service available only on Saturdays(reservation is needed) Let's enjoy pleasant walk with tour guide.
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Half Day Private Guided Walking Tour in Akita City Center
4 to 6 hours
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Enjoy the original scenery of Japan from the train window on a one-car one-man train. Once you get off the train at an unmanned station, you can start cycling from there! You will pedal toward an area lined with samurai residences, stopping at temples, shrines, farmhouses, cafes, and other places to enjoy the countryside.
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3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate
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In this tour, you will first experience the depth of sake brewing at the "Tenju Sake Brewery," which boasts over 200 years of history. While learning about the care and attention given to the water and rice used, you will have the opportunity to observe the sake brewing process up close. Next, enjoy a premium lunch on a chartered train from the Yurihonjo Kogen Railway. Indulge in an Italian course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients from Akita Prefecture, while the chef provides insightful commentary. For drinks, "Tenju Sake" will be paired with the meal. The brewery's owner and staff will join the ride, offering direct explanations about the sake’s production process and history. This is a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of sake and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.
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Premium Sake Sommelier Train
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Premiere Tour of Akita. In this tour, you can see how samurai lived in samurai residences. At one Samurai house, the head of the family will tell us about the residence, where it is still used for living. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet. There are cute shops in the street of Samurai residences, such as a miso and soy sauce shop, a local craft shop, a Japanese sake shop, and a traditional snack shop. Lake Tazawa is a mysterious Lake and the deepest one in Japan. The golden statue of Tatsuko is a must-see spot in Akita. Please take memorial photos at the shore of Lake Tazawa. We enjoy lunch at Kakunodate town or near Lake Tazawa.
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Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide
6 to 7 hours
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The Oirase Gorge is a popular resort in the Northern Japan, offering some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on our quest for traditional Japan. The gorge is marked by interesting rock formations on both sides while the river has icy rapids and a series of 14 plunging waterfalls along the way. If there’s only one thing you do in Aomori, do this. It really is a nature lovers paradise. It is about 2.5 kilometres (1.8 miles) long and has only gentle elevation changes which takes around 2-4 hours to easy walk at a leisurely pace. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hours tour that's best for you! Note*1: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide
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Enjoy a guaranteed seat at one of Japan’s top fireworks festivals! Watch 18,000+ fireworks, including stunning starmine displays and award-winning designs. Comfort & Great View – No need to arrive early! Enjoy the show from a reserved seat. Top Fireworks Competition – See pyrotechnicians compete for the Prime Minister’s Award. Book now for an unforgettable night! Your reserved seating tickets will be handed to you by your guide, who will be waiting for you at Ōmagari Station on the day of the event. The guide will escort you to the venue and assist you with the entry procedures.
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Aug29 Omagari Fireworks Viewing Tour
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Experience Japan’s top fireworks competition — the Omagari Fireworks Festival — from your reserved seat! This special event happens once a year and features the best fireworks artists from across Japan. They compete for the top prize, the Prime Minister’s Award. This tour offers two options: a reserved seat-only plan, or a plan that includes round-trip bus transportation from Sendai Station. Enjoy amazing fireworks set to music, lighting up the summer night sky. This is more than just a show — it’s a contest of beauty and skill. Join us for a night full of lights, sounds, and unforgettable memories! The festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of August and attracts more than 700,000 visitors. It features two parts: - Daytime fireworks, known for colorful smoke effects and artistic shapes. - Nighttime fireworks, showcasing traditional shell fireworks, synchronized music displays, and breathtaking starmine performances.
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Omagari Fireworks Festival Reserved Seats, Bus Option from Sendai
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Get off the beaten path and immerse yourself in Akita’s unique culture and landscapes. Visit the well-preserved samurai district of Kakunodate, a town known as “Little Kyoto of Tohoku.” Stroll around Lake Tazawa, Japan’s deepest lake, and admire the striking red torii of Gozanoishi Shrine. Learn about Akita’s spiritual side at Senshu Park and the Kubota Castle ruins. Your guide will offer insights into local folklore, traditional crafts, and Akita's famed hospitality. This tour is perfect for those looking to experience Japan’s lesser-known but deeply rewarding regions.
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Akita Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
6 hours
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Kakunodate is a former castle town which flourished during the Edo period. Known as the “Little Kyoto of Tohoku”, the town is home to a district 800-meters in radius consisting of samurai residences and traditional architecture popular with both domestic and international tourists. The samurai residences lining the town’s most famous street are nationally protected Traditional Buildings. But no one really cared about the merchant district that also has history and culture that is also passed down for generations. In this tour, with an experienced local guide, we will take you to both the merchant district and the samurai district. It will show you the contrast between the 2 distinct lifestyles of people and how the tradition has been passed down to current days. We picked up the best of the best in town, so we are confident that you will acknowledge the beauty of traditional style of living which people admired from the samurai era.
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Half Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts Culture and Cuisine
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Premiere Half-Day Tour of Akita. In this tour, you can see how samurais(warriors) lived in samurai residences. At one Samurai house, the head of the family or a staff member will tell us about the residence, where it is still used for living. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet. There are cute shops in the street of Samurai residences, such as a miso and soy sauce shop, a local craft shop, a Japanese sake shop, and a traditional snack shop. At Japanese Sake shop, you can try tasting of a couple of Japanese sake for free. If you have time, you can visit Kabazaiku museum where a craft man is demonstrating to make local handy craft beautiful "Kabazaiku." In addition, you can choose cute kabazaiku products from lots of varieties in the shop. On the way back to the Akita city, we can drop in a roadside station for a restroom break and shopping. I promise you can enjoy this half day tour totally.
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Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Lisenced Guide
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