Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate

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About the Activity

This 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

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Food and drink : Snacks. It includes dumplings from a local Japanese sweets shop that has been in business for 100 years. Also included is one locally loved street food stall.

Food and drink : Includes a three-drink comparison at a local liquor store.

Entrance Fee of Samurai House

Insurance

Use of equipment : Other.

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

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Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished in the Edo period, is called "Michinoku's Little Kyoto." In a compact area with a radius of about 2 km, many samurai residences and other old buildings still exist, making it a popular tourist spot visited by many Japanese and foreign tourists alike, who come to enjoy the elegant townscape. The main street of the samurai residences has been designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and is protected as a cultural asset. This tour explores the houses of lower and upper-class warriors and includes an entrance into the actual samurai residences. The history of the Samurai, which continues to the present day, will be explained in a fun and informative way.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Ando Jozo Brewery Honten

27 Shimo Shimmachi, Kakunodate Machi, , Semboku, Japan, 014-0315Kakunodate is divided into an inner town with samurai residences and an outer town with rows of merchant houses. Ando Brewery is located in the outer town. Since the end of World War II, Ando Brewery has specialized in the production of miso, soy sauce, and pickles, and has continued to preserve the traditional flavors that have been handed down from generation to generation. The main store was rebuilt in 1883 and retains its original appearance. On this tour, you will enjoy a tasting of miso and pickles and a taste comparison of three different types of soy sauce.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Kakunodate Kabazaiku Center Bukeyashikidori

18 Kakunodatemachi Omotemachishimocho, Semboku, Japan, 014-0331Kaba-zaiku is a craft made from the bark of mountain cherry trees. During the Edo period (1603-1867), kabazaiku developed as a handcraft for low-ranked samurai, who, like the samurai, made inro, eyeglass cases, netsuke, and oshime, with an uncompromising one-of-a-kind style. The unique technique used to produce the unique luster of mountain cherry bark, with its austere and deep colors, is widely used as a daily material. In this tour, you will actually touch kabazaiku and delve deeper into the samurai's way of living with nature.10 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Kakunodate

Kakunodatemachi, Semboku, Japan, 014-0300We will visit a local sake shop, green grocery, Japanese sweet shop, local snack, and many more in the town! All the places we visit has its own uniqueness and we will explain all the fun facts about it!1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

The front of the building has a cedar wood structure and a sign that reads ORENCHI. There is also a poster for the Samurai Food Walk.View Location

End point

This is the Museum of the Cherry Bark Craft developed in Kakunodate, located in the center of Samurai Street. The building is made of bricks and has a black wall.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Akita INAKA TravelCreated on 01 Nov 2023Created on 07 Sep 2024

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