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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!
Meeting Point
Akita Station, Akita airport, or your hotel in Akita City
Mt. Komagatake, 8th station
You are already 1300 meters high, given good view of lush green hills (or beautiful red and yellow color in autumn) around you. Feel fresh breezing wind!
Amidaike Pond
Quiet and tranquil pond, surrounded by beautiful flowers in summer. Ther is a mountain hut with toilet alongside.
Peak of Mt. Komagatake
Breathtaking view of Lake Tazawa, Mt. Iwate and other peaks in Akita and Iwate Prefectures!
Back to 8th station
Now you return to the car and can be relaxed!
Restaurant along Lake Tazawa
There are a couple of charming Western restaurants alongside Lake with food view. You may go alternatively to Japanese restaurant in Kakunodate town.
Kakunodate Samurai House
Departing for staring point
Ending Point
Back to Akita Station, Akita Airport, or your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guiding fee
-Private car fee inclusive of gasoline, toll, parking
-Lunch and drinks
-Entrance fee to Samurai House(s): approx. 500 yen per a house
Tour Important Information
This tour is for maximum of 3 guests, but please kindly inquire me for tour with 4 or more guests!
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes, and not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
But you can skip either Mt. Komagatake trekking, or Kakunodate Samurai House stroll. In the former case, the above-mentioned constraints associated with trekking will be lifted.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
