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Half-day Our Lady of Akita and Local Festival Museum Tour

Half-day Our Lady of Akita and Local Festival Museum Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2018

Tomio Y.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Akita

Japanese (Native), English

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Tomio Y.)

Up to 6 people

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!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Akita Station

- East exit of JR Akita station.

09:30 AM

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.

11:00 AM

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.

12:30 PM

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.

02:00 PM

JR Akita Station

Tour end

Ending Point

JR Akita Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Admission fee for folk museum

Private transportation

Gasoline fee

Toll fee

What‘s not included

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

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.