Activities and Tours in Akita Prefecture
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Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with GuidePremiere Tour of Akita.
In this tour, 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. 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.
Lake Tazawa is a myster...
6 hours to 7 hours
Free Cancellation
$289.59View
3 Hour Cycling Tour in KakunodateEnjoy the original scenery of Japan from the train window on a one-car one-man train. Once you get off the train at an unmanned station, you can start cycling from there! You will pedal toward an area lined with samurai residences, stopping at temples, shrines, farmhouses, cafes, and other places to enjoy the countryside.
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$128.34View
Samurai Food Walk in KakunodateThis is a guided culinary tour through the unique cultural and undiscovered sights of Kakunodate. The tour will take you to places such as Japanese sweets stores, sake shops with different sake tastings, miso and soy sauce brewery, the one and only Samurai Street, and much more!
2 hours
Free Cancellation
$69.11View
Shared Snowshoe Hiking Tour in SembokuThis is a guided culinary tour through the unique cultural and undiscovered sights of Kakunodate. In this tour, the participants will hike on the mountain to see the ruins of the castle of the lords who ruled Kakunodate during the Samurai reign.
Along the way, you can expect to see animal tracks, take a tea break, enjoy a spectacular view of the castle town of Kakunodate, and finally slide down the mountain!
You can definitely take in picturesque landscapes and Instagram-able checkpoints on yo...
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
$85.56View
Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada Day Hike with Government-Licensed GuideThe Oirase Gorge is a popular resort in the Northern Japan, offering some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on our quest for traditional Japan.
The gorge is marked by interesting rock formations on both sides while the river has icy rapids and a series of 14 plunging waterfalls along the way. If there’s only one thing you do in Aomori, do this. It really is a nature lovers paradise.
It is about 2.5 kilometres...
8 hours
Free Cancellation
$190.87View
Akita Private Customizable Full Day Tour
8 hours
This private and customizable tour for Akita is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Discover Akita at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences.
After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowi...$231.67View
Rental Bicycle with Electric Assist / Satoyama Cycling TourThis is a rental cycle provided by Kakunodate Guest House Choux.
It is a tour where you can enjoy the charm of Akita while enjoying the culture and nature.
You can see the historical sights and beautiful scenery of Kakunodate. You can experience the history and culture of Kakunodate while walking around the old townscape and traditional buildings starting from the inn.
You can if you add a paid bicycle delivery option, you can start from Tazawako Station.
Enjoy the beautiful nature of Akita.
You...
2 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
$13.16View
Private Half Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed GuideNamahage is designated an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO.
On this tour, you can enjoy various local spots in the Oga peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The highlight is, of course, the Namahage show played in the Oga Shinzan folklore museum. You can't miss it when you visit Akita. You can also visit Mt.Kanpuzan observatory and Nyuodo-zaki. Those are nice photo spots of Oga. Finally, we stop at Michinoeki-Oga(roadside station Oga) to enjoy a pleasant shopping time.
5 hours
Free Cancellation
$289.59View
2 Hours Private Zen Meditation Experience in Kakunodate
2 hours
You may be thinking, "Samurai and Zen?" However, many warlords took refuge in Buddhism, including Zen Buddhists, and countless Zen priests who worked with warlords as military strategists and educators.
It is no exaggeration to say that the spirit of samurai bushido aims to reach the state of Zen.
The Soto denomination of Buddhism, the temple where this experience is held, places particular emphasis on Zen meditation among the various denominations of Buddhism.
It has been the spiritual cente...$177.70View
Towards silent unexplored pond, Naganuma Guided WalkThis tour goes through varied sceneries such as untouched forest mixed with broadleaf and coniferous trees and quiet marshland. As you explore the forest,the hidden pond of Naganuma suddenly appears.It is superb relaxation spot surrounded by primeval flora. With no wind, the pond’s surface reflect the woods like a mirror. At the entry point of this tour, you will be able to see steam spouting through the rocks in the Fuke-no-yu Onsen. We also have a coffee break. After walking, take a day bathin...
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$23.67View
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