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Half-day Our Lady of Akita and Local Festival Museum Tour
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Joined 2018
This tour is a short tour in Akita city.
Visit a shrine of Our Lady of Akita, once tears appeared in her eyes.
This tour can be pilgrimage for Christians from all over the world.
We also visit Akita city folklore museum where one of the most famous festival, Kanto Festival and other local festival are displayed.
You also visit an old merchant's house nearby.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Akita Station
- East exit of JR Akita station.
Seitaihoushikai shrine
It is the shrine that stores a wooden statue of Our Lady of Akita.
The statue once had tears every day in her eyes.
The shrine is beautifully built with local Akita cider tree.
Akita city fork performing arts heritage center
Akita city fork performing arts heritage center displays one of the most famous summer festival Kanto Festival.
You can try to put lantern poles one your hands.
Please ware the festival costume and take nice and memorable pictures there.
Nearby, you can visit old merchants house.
Walking on Japanese tatami mats will let you feel old Japanese era.
Akita Marugoto Ichiba, a local market
There are fish and vegetable market, super market, gift shops, restaurants and cafe.
Enjoy lunch at ramen, sushi, set meal like Kara-age(fried chcken), udon noodles restaurants.
JR Akita Station
Tour end
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
Admission fee for folk museum
Private transportation
Gasoline fee
Toll fee
Personal expences
Lunch
Tour Important Information
This tour is not available on Wednesdays.
This tour is not available on Wednesdays.(The Shrine is closed)
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
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
Chris M.
“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.
“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.
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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.
Heike E.
“Interessante Tour auf den Spuren der Samurai”
Tomio war sehr pünktlich und überaus freundlich. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns der authentische Lunch.
Tomio Y.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für meine Samurai-Stadtführung entschieden haben. Ich bin so froh, dass Sie meine Empfehlung für das Mittagessen genossen.
$451/ per group
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Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Licensed Guide
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Other Popular Car Tour (driving guide) Tours in Akita
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Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
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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.
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