Samurai Food Walk in Kakunodate

Things to know

About the Activity
Pricing and Availability
Inclusions & Exclusions
More Activities in Akita Prefecture
Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds
Reviews from Travelers

About the Activity

This is a guided culinary tour through the unique cultural and undiscovered sights of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture. 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 30 minutes

Instant Confirmation

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

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

Travel Date

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.

Entrance Fee of Samurai House

Insurance

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

Use of equipment : Other.

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

More Activities in Akita Prefecture

Filter By Date

Sort By

Travel Itinerary

Locations in the itinerary

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!30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

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

Akita Prefecture is well known for the rich collection of Japanese sake. Here at Fujita, you will be able to try 3 different types of Japanese sake through the sake tasting experience. Fujita has various Japanese sake brands originating from Akita Prefecture that can only be bought in the region. They also sell local beer that can be bought as souvenirs along with the sake bottles. 20 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. You can choose from soy sauce ice cream or miso macaron, a specialty produced here in Ando Brewery.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

In the back street of Samurai street lies Fukushindo, a traditional Japanese sweet shop running for more than 140 years. You can try manju, dorayaki and other mochi sweets that are the local’s favorite. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Iwahashi Samurai House

3-1 Higashikatsurakucho, Kakunodatemachi, , Semboku, Japan, 014-0325A mid-level samurai family, the Iwahashi family (middle class samurais) were chief retainers of the Ashina clan, the rulers of Kakunodate from 1603 until 1653. After the Ashina clan ceased to exist, the Iwahashi family served the North Satake clan, who ruled Kakunodate from the 1650s until the feudal domain system was abolished in 1871. The Iwahashi manor house, was remodeled in the late Edo period. The roof was originally thatched, but was changed to its current shingled style during a subsequent remodeling.15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Across the street from Aoyagi Samurai Manor, the Samurai Street Teahouse offers Akita local dishes and sweets. You will be able to try the kiritanpo, an Akita classic that is usually only made at home. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Kakunodate Kabazaiku Center Bukeyashikidori(Pass By)

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. This will be the final stop of the tour.View 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.

Reviews from Travelers

★5

2 Reviews

Excellent

★★★★★ (2)

Good

★★★★ (0)

Average

★★★ (0)

Poor

★★ (0)

Terrible

★ (0)

Filter By Rating

Sort By

No reviews found!

Operated by Akita INAKA TravelCreated on 01 Nov 2023Created on 05 Mar 2025

Can we help?Can' t find the tours you want? Contact Travalour. We'll find them for you.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply