Tour

Kakunodate Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4 hours

Easy

A short walking tour of Kakunodate
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kakunodate!

Kakunodate is a former castle town which flourished during the Edo period. Known as the “Little Kyoto of Tohoku”, the town is home to a district consisting of samurai residences and traditional architecture popular with both domestic and international tourists. The samurai residences lining the town's most famous street are nationally protected Traditional Buildings.

Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's included?
    Licensed Local Guide
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    Other personal expenses
    Entrance Fee of Samurai House(for yourself) Adults:500JPY
    Lunch
    Private transportation
    Please note
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
    • This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 2 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    What to bring
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