Akita City, nestled in northern Japan, offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Visit the Akita Museum of Art to admire its stunning architecture and diverse exhibits. Explore Senshu Park, home to the historic Kubota Castle. Don't miss the Kanto Festival in August. Savor local delicacies like kiritanpo and Inaniwa noodles. Akita's friendly atmosphere and picturesque landscapes make it a charming destination for any traveler seeking a unique Japanese experience.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Akita Station or your hotel in Akita
Senshu Park
You can enjoy the scenery throughout the year and experience the history of Akita in this park. An Akita dog welcomes you. Cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, lotus flowers in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter.
On Saturdays, maiko entertain at a Matushita ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant). (additional fee applies)
The Akita Art Museum
After enjoying the works of world-famous painters, you can relax at the cafe with a nice view, where you can read art books free of charge.
Also, the cafe offers local crafts.
Nakaichi
In Nakaichi, you can get almost everything you want to get or eat in Akita. The most attractive store is exhibitions of local craftspeople. There are also locally grown vegetable shops, and prepared foods shops.
On Saturdays and Sundays, you will be greeted by Akita dogs.
Torimachi
Takasagado started a job at a confectionery shop in 1894. The exterior was covered with plaster, on the other hand, the interior is Western style. The grad clock is fan-shaped and is unusual.
The most attractive item in this shop is "ringomochi", which is made from sticky rice and apple juice.
Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center
You can experience Kanto.
Old Kaneko Family House
House showcasing the architectural style of the late Edo period. earthenware pots for putting out fires are found on the rooftop of the main house.
Ending Point
JR Akita Station or your location
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
-guide fee
-hotel pick-up.
Akita Museum of Art : Admission fee $6
Folk performance Akita Heritage center: Admission fee $3
Lunch $10
※All the price is for per person, and they are approximate prices.
Akita Museum of Art opens at 10 am and closes at 6 pm.
Folk Performance Arts Heritage Center opens at 9:30 am. and closes at 4:30 pm.
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.
Bert R.
Kakunodate and Matsushita Cafe Maiko Dance Appreciation 7-hour tour
Customized
“Kakunodate and Maiko dance”
Minako has a good knowledge of the places we wanted to visited. We were late for the Maiko dance due to time management.
Minako M.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting the places we explored together in Kakunodate. I apologize for the delay in our schedule, which caused us to arrive late for the Maiko dance performance. I appreciate your understanding and will strive to improve time management for future tours. I hope you had a memorable experience overall, and I look forward to the possibility of guiding you again on your next visit to Japan.
$162/ per group