[AKITA-002] <Private> Full-Day Kakunodate Tour of Crafts, Culture and Cuisine
Akita
Semboku
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. In this tour, with an experienced local guide, we will take you to both the merchant district and the samurai district of Kakunodate, where you will have the opportunity to see and experience local craftsmanship and be guided inside a samurai house. The full day tour will include a visit to Suzuki Brewery, where you will visit a local sake brewery and try sake with pairings.
Adult/Child (ages 6+)
JPY 58,900
Days of Week
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
7h 30m
Highlights
POINT
1
Explore a preserved samurai district with a knowledgeable local guide.
POINT
2
Step inside a traditional samurai house to see how warriors once lived.
POINT
3
Experience local craftsmanship with a hands-on cherry bark craft (Kabazaiku) workshop.
Outline
9:00
Meeting at JR Kakunodate Station
9:15
Kabazaiku workshop
10:30
Ando Soy Sauce and Miso Brewery
11:30
Bukeyashiki
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Transferred to Suzuki Brewery by a private car
14:00
Suzuki Sake Brewery
16:00
Return to ORENCHI house
16:30
End the tour
100m from Kakunodate Station
Checkin Times / Locations
Plan Information
- What's Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Kabazaiku craft fee
- Entrance fee to one of samurai residences
- Ando Brewery visit and tasting
- Suzuki Brewery visit and tasting
- Lunch
- Insurance
- What's Not Included
- Beverages (Please bring your own drinks)
- Restrictions
- 1-8pax only
- Ages 6 and up only
- What to Bring
- Please wear clothes suitable for walking outdoors
- To reduce plastic waste, we ask that you bring your own water bottle. We appreciate your cooperation
- Additional Info
- Luggage storage is available at ORENCHI until 5:00 PM
- In case of natural disasters, we may cancel the tour. (A refund will be provided.)
- Solo travelers secure a booking by paying the rate equivalent to two people
- This is a temporary hold, not a final charge. It will be automatically released (or refunded) if your booking is not confirmed
Cancellation Policies
- Until 17:00, 10 days prior: 0%
- Until 17:00, 3 days prior: 50%
- After 17:00, 3 days prior: 100%