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Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide
About this experience
Premiere Tour of Akita. Our first stop is Lake Tazawa. 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. Next we visit Kakunodate town. You can see how samurai lived in samurai residences. At one Samurai house, the head of the family will tell us about the residence, where it is still used for living. (This house is open to the public until November 2026) You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet. There are cute shops in the street of Samurai residences, such as a miso and soy sauce shop, a local craft shop, a Japanese sake shop, and a traditional snack shop. You may pet Akita dogs at one spot with admission fare. You can enjoy lunch at Kakunodate town or near Lake Tazawa.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 2h 30min
Golden statue of Tatsuko on the shore of Lake Tazawa. The time includes transportation time to Lake Tazawa.
Stop 2 · 1h
Mysterious blue colored Lake Tazawa is the deepest crater lake in northern Japan. Enjoy the view from the observatory and lake shore. You can take nice picture together with red Torii gate of Shinto shrine. Those will be your unfogetterble memory of Japan trip.
Stop 3 · 4h
We will visit two samurai houses still remain from feudal era. The time include transportation from Kakunodate Town to Akita station and lunch time.
What’s included
- English Guiding
Not included
- You and guide
- Express way fee: 1,620 JPY Round trip / gruop
- Guide's private car (6,000 JPY) 1 to 3 pax
- Rent-a-van(around 25,000 JPY) 4 to 6 Pax for 6 hours
- Kakunodate
- gratuity(Optional)
Tour & ticket options
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Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide
Meeting & pickup
- I will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name.
- JR Akita Station ticket gate I will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name.
End point
- I will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name.
- JR Akita Station ticket gate I will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name.
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.