Akita Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
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Popular Akita Tour Guides
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Kenichi K.
I would be very glad to guide overseas tourists based on my various working experiences over 30 years in a general trading house, including overseas clients' guide in Japanese local cities, being aware of their interests and viewpoints learned through my engagement with various clients during my overseas assignments (10 years in total) and business trips to some 40 countries. During the past 10 years living in Akita City (northern Japan), I could greatly expand my outdoor activities such as trekking (not only green season but also winter snowshoe hiking), skiing, and experiencing various local traditional festivals, fireworks festival, hot spring lodges stay with local cuisines/Sake etc. I would very much like to share such joy with our valued overseas tourists!
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Minako M.
I am a licensed tour guide in Akita. I'm on a mission to unveil the enchanting allure of Akita Prefecture to the world. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto, Akita Prefecture boasts a traditional Japanese landscape that's as unique as it is captivating. My passion lies in ensuring that every visitor, no matter where they're from, experiences the richness of Akita's nature and culture.
Popular Akita Private Tours
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Popular Akita Private Cars
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Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
Inland Akita provides you with beautiful nature and rich historical culture. Unfolded from a Lookout is a breathtaking view of Lake Tazawa and high mountains seen beyond it. At Kakunodate Castle Town, you will feel its 400-year history strolling along the Samurai House street lined with beautiful and lush tall trees. If we drop in at a Samurai House, we will be impressed with the armory and the other Samurai tools used hundreds of years ago!
Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
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Akita Nature and Culture Experience - Full-day Trekking and Kakunodate Samurai House
Mt. Komagatake, 1637 meters above sea level, provides with spectacular view of Lake Tazawa and its surrounding hills and countryside. After an hour and a half drive from Akita City to 8th station of the mountain, you may go up to the peak in 90 minutes. On the way back to Akita City, you may stroll around Kakunodate Samurai House Street, exposing you to wonderful flavor of Akita both in nature and culture!
Akita Nature and Culture Experience - Full-day Trekking and Kakunodate Samurai House
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Exclusive Kakunodate Samurai Town Tour with Private Guide
Experience the historic samurai town of Kakunodate on a private tour with your own guide and car. Visit beautifully preserved samurai residences such as the Ishiguro and Aoyagi houses, and explore traditional streets rich in history and culture. This tour is designed to fit your schedule, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey.
Exclusive Kakunodate Samurai Town Tour with Private Guide
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Tasting Freshly Brewed Sake and Exploring the Charms of Yurihonjo City in Akita
Embark on a journey to experience the unique attractions of Yurihonjo City in Akita Prefecture. At Tenju Sake Brewery, savor winter-exclusive freshly brewed sake and learn about traditional brewing techniques.Please note that brewery tours are not available on weekends. Visit the Chokai Wooden Toy Museum to enjoy locally crafted wooden toys and large-scale play equipments. Explore the Akada Great Buddha, a wooden statue standing approximately 9.1 meters tall, constructed in the mid-Edo period.
Tasting Freshly Brewed Sake and Exploring the Charms of Yurihonjo City in Akita
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Akita Tour Reviews
Carl S.
“Excellent day tour for 8 people”
Our group of 8 spent the day when Ken of our cruise port call at Akita. Ken was great in arranging the tour, including getting a vehicle that would comfortably accommodate all of us. Our tour was very interesting and Ken was very informative. All of us would highly recommend him.
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Annetta D.
“Thank you for the day”
This was our second time using Ken as a guide. Today we were in Akita. And it was another truly unforgettable day. Ken showed us the most amazing places, and it will always remain a cherished memory. Thank you so much.
Kenichi K.
Dear Annetta, Thanks to your deeds and virtuous character, we were blessed with another beautiful day again! Breathtaking view of the Lake and mountains covered with snow from observation deck, delicious apple and persimmon sourced directly from the producer, walking path along the gorge and Samurai Town distinct from even bigger ones, both in autumn foliage color etc., those sharing with you are good memory for me. Thanks again, and good ongoing cruise, please enjoy. Best regards, Ken
Annetta D.
“One day in Aomori with Ken”
We had a truly wonderful day in Aomori with Ken. He picked us up at the cruise port and showed us the beautiful parts of Aomori: the park around Hirosaki Castle, the Chrysanthemum Festival, the giant lanterns of the Neputa Festival, and the Sannai Manyrama site. We can't possibly list everything; it was simply fantastic. Even lunch was an experience. It was a superb day, and we highly recommend Ken.
Kenichi K.
Dear Annetta, We were really welcome by fine weather. Though the Hirosaki Castle is the smallest castle tower among 12 remaining ones in Japan, its view with “Tsugaru-Fuji” in the background, was charming along with the other venues. Good conversation of various subjects was stimulating and joyful. The time with you was really appreciated. Best regards, Ken
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