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Kakunodate Samurai District and Fireworks Factory Tour Morioka

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Experience the Tohoku region's Akita Prefecture with a visit to Kakunodate Samurai District, the so-called Little Kyoto of Tohoku; an experience of making a replica firework shell, one of Japan's traditional crafts; and the beautiful Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake, on this 1-day tour in Kakunodate. An unforgettable trip awaits. With customers' comfort in mind, a hired car will be used to visit each destination. Feel free to relax while relishing the scenery from the windows while traveling. There will be an accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter throughout the entire itinerary for customers to be able to appreciate all the beautiful sights, things to do, and culture. Revel in a rich experience while getting to know the local region's climate and culture. The tour is also recommended for repeat visitors to Japan. Fully enjoy the remarkable charms of Akita Prefecture in the region of Tohoku.

Activity location

  • Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
    • 26 Katsunodatemachi Higashi Katuraku-cho,
    • 014-0325, Semboku, Akita Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • HOTEL METROPOLITAN MORIOKA NEW WING
    • 27 2
    • 020-0033, Morioka, Iwate, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation costs included in the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperience fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedOther admission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
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Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please book children 10 years of age and older at the adult rate.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • Children under 10 years old cannot participate in the tour for safety reasons.
  • Guests can enjoy lunch at their leisure in the Kakunodate Samurai District. There are various dining options available, but please note that meal costs are not included in the tour price.
  • As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
  • As there will be a fireworks factory tour and replica shell-making experience, please wear clothes that you won't mind getting dirty.
  • Tour's total duration is 10 hours 35 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 5 hours 10 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.

Activity itinerary

Tazawa Lake (Pass by)
Chosen as one of Japan's 100 scenic landscapes, Lake Tazawa is the country's deepest lake with a depth of 423.4 meters. A famous spot at Lake Tazawa is the Statue of Tatsuko, a gold-colored statue of a woman. It was built from the legend a long time ago about a girl named Tatsuko who wished for her beauty to last forever, but before she knew it she turned into a dragon and threw herself into Lake Tazawa.
Gozanoishi Shrine (Pass by)
This shrine by the shore of Lake Tazawa is dedicated to the guardian of the lake, Tatsuko-hime. The vermilion torii gate harmonizes beautifully with the lake's blue surface.
Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Standing on vast grounds approximately 10,000 square meters, the Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum features 6 galleries in addition to the Main House. There are swords and other items on display. The tour takes customers on an exclusive special viewing of the Main House, which has been closed to the public.
Kakunodate Birch Textile Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Kabazaiku (cherry bark work) is Kakunodate's traditional woodcraft using the bark of mountain cherry trees. It originally developed as handicraft created by low-level samurai. Discover the history of cherry bark work and other displayed items.
Kakunodate Bukeyashiki dōri (samurai residence street)
  • 1h 30m
Enjoy strolling along the streets of Kakunodate, samurai residences. Called the Little Kyoto of Michinoku, Kakunodate is a castle town that flourished in the Edo period [1603-1868]. Many structures including samurai residences remain to this day, and the main street lined with samurai residences has been designated as an Important Traditional Building Preservation District. Free lunch time is included. Meals are not included. Customers are to pay for required charges themselves.
Hanabi Um
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
By learning about the materials used and the manufacturing process of fireworks, customers will surely be looking forward to the experience of making fireworks. Customers can also learn about the characteristics and history of Omagari fireworks. Watching videos on a 4-screen multiplex is a spectacular experience!
Hanabi Creative Enterprise
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Under the guidance of a pyrotechnician, tour around a fireworks factory and experience making a replica shell. Learn directly from a pyrotechnician about the details and techniques that go into making fireworks. Customers can also wear a pyrotechnician's happi [traditional Japanese tube-sleeved coat] and take a commemorative photo with the completed replica shell. Feel like a hanabi artist! The replica shells do not contain gunpowder, so feel free to take them back to your home country.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
    • 26 Katsunodatemachi Higashi Katuraku-cho,
    • 014-0325, Semboku, Akita Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHOTEL METROPOLITAN MORIOKA NEW WING
    • 27 2
    • 020-0033, Morioka, Iwate, Japan

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