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Akita Prefecture

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Half Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts Culture and Cuisine

Half Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts Culture and Cuisine

3 hrs
5 (16 reviews)
97.37%
2.63%
Highly recommendamazing tourbest guide
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$204
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Half Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts Culture and Cuisine
Summary

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 resid...

Inclusions
  • Entrance fee of Ishiguro House
  • Sakura craft workshop fee
  • 3 hours in-person guiding
  • Insurance for the tour
  • Ando brewery excursion and tasting
Exclusions
  • Souvenirs for yourself
Itinerary
  • Ando Jozo Brewery Honten
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Akita Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Akita Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (11 reviews)
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$226
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Akita Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Summary

Get off the beaten path and immerse yourself in Akita's unique culture and landscapes on this guided tour from the Akita port cruise terminal. With a private vehicle, the day reaches deep into the Semboku area (roughly 45-70km from the port) to take in the full range of highlights: the well-preserv...

Inclusions
  • Private tour
  • English-speaking guide
Exclusions
  • Private transportation(Optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees (for yourself & guide)
  • Lunch (for yourself & guide)
Itinerary
  • Samurai District
  • Tazawa Lake
  • Gozanoishi Shrine
  • Senshu Park
  • Kubota Castle
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate

Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate

2.5 hrsEco-Friendly
4.92 (13 reviews)
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$99
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Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate
Summary

This is a guided culinary tour through the unique cultural and undiscovered sights of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture. The tour will take you to places such as Japanese sweets stores, sake shops with different sake tastings, miso and soy sauce brewery, the one and only Samurai Street, and much more!

Inclusions
  • Umbrellas and boots for rainy days are available for rent.
  • Entrance Fee of Samurai House
  • Insurance
Itinerary
  • Kakunodate
  • Ando Jozo Brewery Honten
  • Iwahashi Samurai House
  • Kakunodate Kabazaiku Center Bukeyashikidori
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide

Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (6 reviews)
100%
0%
Great tourexcellent experience
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$388
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Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide
Summary

Premiere Tour of Akita. Our first stop is Lake Tazawa. 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. Next we visit Kakunodate town. You can see how samurai lived in s...

Inclusions
  • English Guiding
Exclusions
  • Express way fee: 1,620 JPY Round trip / gruop
  • Guide's private car (6,000 JPY) 1 to 3 pax
  • Rent-a-van(around 25,000 JPY) 4 to 6 Pax for 6 hours
  • gratuity(Optional)
Itinerary
  • Statue of Tatsuko
  • Tazawa Lake
  • Kakunodate
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate

3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-Friendly
5 (4 reviews)
96.55%
3.45%
exceeded expectationshighly recommendYou will be happy
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$125
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3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate
Summary

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...

Inclusions
  • Insurance fee
  • Train ticket for Nairiku Line
Exclusions
  • Transportation to the starting point (Kakunodate station)
Itinerary
  • Kakunodate
  • Katakurikan
  • Semboku
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita

Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (6 reviews)
100%
0%
best tour guidemost comfortableFriendly and helpful
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$42
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Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita
Summary

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 c...

Inclusions
  • Entrance fee up to 3 mansions
Itinerary
  • Masuda Storehouses
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Akita Private Customizable Full Day Tour

Akita Private Customizable Full Day Tour

8 hrsPrivate tour
5 (4 reviews)
100%
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fantasticloved the peaceful walk
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$330
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Akita Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Summary

This private and customizable tour for Akita city (in Akita Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Akita City at your own pa...

Inclusions
  • 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle)
  • Discover 4–5 attractions within the designated tour timeframe.
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
  • Meals, food and drinks not specified
Itinerary
  • Akita Museum Of Art
  • Senshu Park
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Moderate Cancellation Policy:, We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event, We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event, We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event, PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:, After your booking, you will receive a link to the Akita Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Akita Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date, Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences, If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable, Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today, Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking), Custom Itinerary:, Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour, How far in advance should I book?, Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund, What if I'm late, We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time, Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need helpb, Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled, Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions, Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate

Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate

2.5 hrsPrivate tour
5 (3 reviews)
100%
0%
Very nice experience
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$291
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Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate
Summary

In Kakunodate, where samurai culture is deeply rooted, dojos still face the samurai residence street, and the area is home to many martial artists. Many people make martial arts a part of their lives, learning and living in the spirit of the samurai. Iaido is one of the most popular of these and use...

Inclusions
  • Insurance
  • Sword (replica), Dogi (Special outfit for the martial arts)
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Savor Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita

Savor Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
100%
0%
charming and beautiful
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$420
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Savor Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita
Summary

Why not spend a special day in Yurihonjo City? Feel the weight of 800 years of history and faith at the majestic Akada Great Buddha, rediscover the joy of childhood with heartwarming wooden toys at the Chokaisan Wooden Toy Museum, and savor exquisite sake crafted by Tenju Sake Brewery, nurtured by t...

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
  • Honjo Park
  • Yurihonjo
  • Akata Great Buddh
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Oirase Gorge & Lake Towada Day Hike with Licensed Guide

Oirase Gorge & Lake Towada Day Hike with Licensed Guide

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
75%
25%
beautiful series
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$187
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Oirase Gorge & Lake Towada Day Hike with Licensed Guide
Summary

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...

Inclusions
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Oirase
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Exclusions
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • Transportation fee (for yourself)
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Itinerary
  • Oirase River
  • Lake Towada
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.