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Kakunodate Samurai District & Lake Tazawa (from Morioka)
This is a private tour by van or by bullet train and bus from Morioka in Iwate Prefecture to visit Samurai District in Kakunodate and Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. Six samurai residences remain in Kakunodate, making it one of the best places to see an example of a Japanese castle town. Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan, and its sapphire-blue lake is astonishingly beautiful.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Morioka or JR Morioka Station
Lake Tazawa
Kakunodate Samurai District (Ishiguro House, Aoyagi House, Gardens at Kawarada and Odano Houses)
Ending Point
At your hotel in Morioka or JR Morioka Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee only.
Lunch.
Van (approximately 54600 yen) or bullet train and bus if you choose to use public transportation (for example, if you have a Japan Rail Pass).
Admission fees: Ishiguro House (400 yen), Aoyagi House (500 yen).
Guide transportation.
Tour Important Information
At Ishiguro Samurai house, you can enter several Japanese rooms, but you have to take off your shoes.
Important message from the guide
I can guide you in Akita and Iwate Prefecture if you pay my transportation fee which is usually Yen 8000.
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
Iwate Tour Reviews
“Wonderful Trip!!!”
Akiko was amazing -- she customized this trip for my client and despite flooding made arrangements for her to see everything she wanted to see. She made special arrangements for her to see a shrine (the main purpose of the trip ) when the road was closed and the shrine was closed - she got her in anyway!! Per my client - she was worth every yen!! Thanks for making the a special trip.
Akiko O.
(12 reviews)Becky, Safety was the most important under such weather conditions. I was so happy that your client could enjoy several spots in the city, and visit the shrine, and depart Akita earlier. We found out at the airport that her original flight had been canceled. I hope she enjoyed the rest of her stay in Japan! Best regards to her. Thank you! Akiko
Miriam K.
A half day private tour in Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate area
Customized
“Excellent guide”
Akiko helped us from the beginning of our plans. Extremely helpful, clear and perfect English. Highly recommended
Akiko O.
(12 reviews)Dear Miriam, Thank you for your very nice comment! I hope all of you enjoyed your stay in Japan. Best wishes to you all! Akiko
“Excellent tour ”
Akiko ran an excellent tour with everything very well organised, with plenty of useful material to help along the way. Akiko went above and beyond in identifying excellent additional places we could visit along the way. Akiko has exceptional knowledge of the local area and history, and was able to communicate this very effectively in English and help translate as needed.
Akiko O.
(12 reviews)Thank you for your very nice review. I'm very happy to learn that you enjoyed your short stay here. I wish you would have an opportunity to come back to this area in other season in the future. Best wishes, Akiko