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Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour

Gorgeous gate of Samurai house.

Low class samurai's house

Large Japanese

Armor and clothe of Samurai

Shinto shrine for good relation ship

Golden statue on the lake shore

Car transportation (Toyota Prius)

Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour

Unique Experience

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2018

Tomio Y.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Akita

Japanese (Native), English

7 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Tomio Y.)

Up to 6 people

Premiere Tour of Akita.

In this tour, you can see how samurai lived in samurai residences.

At one Samurai house, a staff member tells us about the residence. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet.

Lake Tazawa is a mysterious Lake and the deepest one in Japan.

The golden statue of Tatsuko is a must-see spot in Akita.

Please take memorial photos at the shore of Lake Tazawa.

We enjoy lunch at Kakunodate town or near Lake Tazawa.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

JR Akita Station

- We will meet at JR Akita Station. I will be waiting for you with a sign board.

10:30 AM

Kakunodate Samurai Town

Several Samurai houses can be seen in this town.

We can walk into Samurai house district seeing several shops.

We have traditional local food as a lunch.

01:00 PM

Lake Tazawa

Mysterious blue Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan.

You can learn about a legend of Tatsuko standing at lake shore as a golden statue.

03:00 PM

Local miso and soy sauce shop.

Please try tasting various miso and pickled vegetables.

Soy sauce taste soft ice cream is my recommendation.

04:00 PM

JR Akita Station

End of the tour

Ending Point

JR Akita Station

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

What‘s included

English guiding

Private car transportation in Toyota Prius (Less than 4 pax)

Gasoline, Parking fare, toll

What‘s not included

Lunch

Addmission fee

Tour Important Information

Pax for this tour can be 1 to 4, but to enjoy a comfortable ride, pax 1 to 3 is recommended.

Guide's private car is Toyota Prius (5 seater.)

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 2018

Tomio Y.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Tomio Y.

Government Licensed tour guide with 9 years experience as a shore excursion guide for cruise ships visiting northern part of Japan such as Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Hokkaido prefecture.

In addition, I am a frequent visitor of Beppu, Ooita every Feb.

I am staying at Beppu city, Ooita during February annually.

So, I can provide you tours around Beppu city, Ooita prefecture annually in February.

Please contact me if your Japan visit Ooita on this month. I', happy to arrange a tour in Beppu. Just drop me a message!

I am one of onsen hot spring master in Beppu Onsen.

Reviews

Gabriel B.

5 / 5

Apr 15, 2026

Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Licensed Guide

Apr 15, 2026

Akita

6 hours

“Samurai and Food”

Tomio was fantastic, every experience was great and he was extremely knowledgeable about the area and foods of the area. With his tour, I met more people than any other tour that I'd been on and made the experience unforgettable in the best way. I strongly encourage everyone to experience Kakunodate with Tomio, you won't regret it! Thank You, Tomio!

Tomio Y.

Thank you for your compliments! I just did what I could do for you. I wish you much enjoyment on this trip ahead.

Chris M.

5 / 5

Nov 25, 2025

Kakunodate Samurai Town full-day tour with Licensed Guide

Nov 25, 2025

Akita

7 hours

Customized

“Exceptional Tour with Tomio - Highly Recommend!”

Our experience with Tomio was outstanding from start to finish. He’s an incredibly knowledgeable guide who brought the history and culture of the region to life with fascinating stories and insights. His calm professionalism, clear communication, and thoughtful pacing made the day seamless and enjoyable. Having him drive us in his car was an absolute bonus, it made the experience comfortable, efficient, and far more relaxed. We truly appreciated his warmth, attention to detail, and passion for sharing Japan’s heritage. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an informative, engaging, and effortless tour experience.

Frances H.

5 / 5

May 11, 2025

Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour

May 11, 2025

Akita

7 hours 30 mins

“A very good guide and well informed”

Tomio is well informed and made our visit to Akita something we will remember with nice experiences. Everything went above our expectations and we are happy we engagedTomio. Thank you Tomio for the memories.

Tomio Y.

Unfortunately, the tour was conducted in the rain, but I am happy to hear that you enjoyed it. We look forward to serving you again if you ever come to Japan again.