Description
Points of Interest
- Lake Tazawa
- Kakunodate Samurai District
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Lovers of nature and history will appreciate this all-day tour that transports you to the wonders just outside Akita. Travel a scenic route to Lake Tazawa, acclaimed as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. Marvel at the jagged mountain peaks reflected in the bluer-than-blue waters and its intriguing mysteries. Ancient folklore states that the water never freezes because two serpent gods continually swim around the lake's bottom. And near the water's edge stands a golden statue of a woman named Tatsuko who, according to legend, wished for undying youth and beauty but was turned into a dragon. For a look at life during the shogun era, enjoy a walking tour of Kakunodate Samurai District. Here, you'll find a number of centuries-old gardens and houses including the Aoyagi Samurai House, one of the best-preserved samurai manor houses of its kind in Japan. During the day, relax over lunch.
Special Notes:
Note: Tour order may vary. Not recommended for wheelchair passengers due to gravel ground at Kakunodate Samurai houses. Guests are required to remove their shoes when entering one of rooms at a samurai house. Japanese Yen is required for any additional purchase.Video taking is prohibited at the Ishiguro House which is one of the samurai house. Some of the samurai houses are not accessible by wheelchair.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.