Kakunodate Samurai House District Akita shore excursions

Akita Tour to Kakunodate Samurai District

Enjoy a day wandering around one of the most ancient cultural districts of Japan – Kakunodate Samurai District on this Akita shore excursion. Gain an insight into the Samurai family’s old life by visiting their house to witness various artifacts and samurai items on display.

Category: Akita Shore Excursions

General Information

Tour Code:
Duration: 4 hours
Start/End: Akita port/Akita port
Highlights: Kakunodate Samurai House District
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Full Itinerary

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at the port, then take a short drive to Kakunodate Samurai House District where you spend this Akita excursion exploring. Home to nearly a hundred families with traditional lifestyle, Kakunodate Samurai House District is a lively illustration of the Samurai style representing the beauty of Japanese culture. Admire ancient wooden houses designed in elegant architecture. The broad streets in the district are fringed by hundreds of cherry blossom trees that fully bloom in spring, from late April to early May annually.

Kakunodate Samurai House District Akita shore excursions There are six of remaining houses that you can witness the traditional life of samurai families which are from middle to wealthy classes. The Aoyagi House and Ishiguro House are the two most appealing that attract lots of visitors come to visit. Inside these houses, there are interesting exhibitions displaying samurai armor, swords, clothing, anatomical drawings, and so on. Our guide and driver see you off at the port. Trip ends.

Kakunodate Samurai Aoyagi House

Service Included	– Round trip transfer from the port in private air-conditioned vehicle – English-speaking guide – Entrance fee and port fee – 1 bottle of water per person per day
Service Excluded	– Pre & Post accommodation – Other drinks – Tips – Other personal expenses