Japan · Culture

7-Hour Akita Samurai Town Tour with Kakunodate and Lake Tazawa

7 Hours Round trip from Akita Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kakunodate's historic Samurai Houses and experience their heritage
  • 02 Discover traditional craftsmanship at the Soy Sauce and Miso Shop
  • 03 Immerse yourself in the local craft museum's unique exhibits
  • 04 Witness the majesty of the Golden Statue at Lake Tazawa

Embark on a full-day tour of Akita, a samurai town known for its rich heritage. Explore Kakunodate's historic Samurai Houses, discover traditional craftsmanship at the Soy Sauce and Miso Shop and the local craft museum, and marvel at the Golden Statue at Lake Tazawa.

Explore Kakunodate's historic Samurai Houses, discover traditional craftsmanship at the Soy Sauce and Miso Shop and the local craft museum, and marvel at the Golden Statue at Lake Tazawa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Akita
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Akita, Kakunodate Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa

  • 09:00 Tour starts from Akita Station or Akita Port.
  • 10:30 Visit Kakunodate Samurai Houses.
    • Explore the Samurai Houses in Kakunodate.
    • Visit the Soy Sauce and Miso Shop.
    • Discover the Local Craft Museum.
  • 12:00 Enjoy a Japanese lunch.
  • 13:40 Visit the Golden Statue at Lake Tazawa.
  • 16:00 Arrive back at the starting point.
Kakunodate Samurai Houses, Soy Sauce and Miso Shop, Local Craft Museum, Golden Statue at Lake Tazawa

Where this trip takes you

Kakunodate Samurai Houses, Soy Sauce and Miso Shop, Local Craft Museum, Golden Statue at Lake Tazawa

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Akita 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide fee (English government-licensed tour guide)

What's Not Included

  • Taxi fee
    • Up to 2 pax: 45,000 JPY
    • Up to 8 pax: 75,000 JPY
  • Expressway charge
    • Around 2,000 JPY (round trip)
  • Entry/admission
    • Around 1,000 JPY per person
  • Lunch
    • 1,000-3,000 JPY per person

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes.

Know before you go

  • We walk about 15 minutes to see samurai residences in Kakunodate on a flat path.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Akita Port Iijima Wharf, 古道下川端 飯島 秋田市 秋田県 日本
Tour start
Akita, Japan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Akita.

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