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Exclusive Kakunodate Samurai Town Tour with Private Guide
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Joined 2021
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
- I will be holding a sign with your name on it at the Akita cruise terminal.
Ishiguro house
The Ishiguro Residence is one of the best-preserved samurai houses in Kakunodate.
It is still owned by the descendants of the samurai family.
You can see traditional tatami rooms and a beautiful Japanese garden.
Aoyagi house
The Aoyagi Residence is a larger samurai estate with several buildings.
It is like a museum where you can see samurai armor, weapons, and historical items.
It gives a good idea of samurai life in the past.
Sake Brewery Visit
We will tour the Suzuki Sake Brewery while learning about its history and their dedication to sake making.
You will also have the opportunity to taste seasonal sake.
Lunch
Please enjoy Akita’s local specialties such as Kiritanpo hot pot, Inaniwa udon, and Hinai chicken dishes.
Akita City Sightseeing
We will explore sightseeing spots in Akita City by car until it’s time to return.
If time allows, I would be happy to take you to my family’s sweets shop to enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and tea.
Ending Point
Ending Point
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation : Audi Q5(SUV)
Fuel cost
Expressway tolls
Parking fees
Ishiguro Residence admission fee: approximately $3
Aoyagi Residence admission fee: approximately $3
Sake brewery tour fee: approximately $7
Lunch cost (at your own expense)
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
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide 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.
Reviews
Sharon P.
“Expanded Horizons”
We were picked up by a wonderful guide; Minako. We visited Akada Great Buddha in Yurinhonjo city. There was a towering statue 9 meters tall. We were told that this Buddha is not evolved as he is still working. He had a jug of water in one hand and a staff in the other. Minako impressed upon us the ways the Buddha evolves. Was very interesting and informative. After a discussion we went for a small luncheon to a child’s museum. Was a nice reprieve from busier restaurants. Next we toured a saki brewery. In Yoshima. Very small brewery were we were immersed in all the workings of great sake. Special water; new rice only This brewery has won many awards. The sampling told us why. All the while Minako regaled us with interesting stories of the area. She made sure we had adequate time to get back to the boat. Was a pleasure to meet Minako
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Minako M.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartwarming words! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I truly enjoyed spending time with all of you, too. Akita has so many more beautiful places to visit and delicious local foods to enjoy. There are stunning gorges and lakes, especially during the autumn when the leaves turn beautiful colors. I only wish we had had more time so I could have shown you more of Akita! Thank you again for joining my tour. I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels!
Judson J.
“Minako was great”
The tour was perfect. We visited two Samurai homes. The weather wasn't great but the tour was good. Minako's English was fine, and she spoke softly. We went to her mother's bakery also, and it was incredible
Minako M.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I really appreciate how friendly and warm you and your friends were to me. I truly enjoyed our conversations in the car. Thank you also for the lovely gift of maple syrup. That was so thoughtful of you! My only regret is that the sake brewery tour took longer than expected, leaving us less time to explore Akita City. I hope your visit to Akita will be a lovely memory of your trip to Japan. Thank you again, and I hope you all enjoy the rest of your journey in Japan!
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Elisa H.
“Great Walking Tour of Akita from a Local!”
I had a fantastic time visiting Akita with Minako. Minako was able to meet me and take me to some fantastic spots around Akita and share lots of local knowledge with me. We enjoyed lunch, walking through Senshu Park, visited the museum which had amazing art and more. If anyone is coming to visit Akita - please feel free to book with Minako and enjoy a lovely day out with her. We also enjoyed some delicious ice cream and sake tasting at the end of the tour.
Minako M.
Dear Elisa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for spending the day with me in Akita. It was a pity that we couldn’t visit the Glass Museum and Matsukura old house as they were closed, but I’m so glad we could still enjoy many beautiful spots together. Your Japanese was excellent, and I truly enjoyed our conversations in Japanese. I hope you continue to have many wonderful journeys ahead!
$382/ per group
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