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Akita: Kakunodate Samurai District & Residence Tour

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$276 and current price is S$193 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore the fascinating samurai district of Kakunodate, one of northern Japan’s best-preserved historical sites. This walking tour delves into the rich tapestry of the Edo period, revealing how social hierarchies shaped everyday life for the samurai class. With insights from your expert guide, learn about key historical figures and the transformation from conflict to stable governance. Experience guided visits to multiple samurai residences, where the architecture and lifestyle reflect the intricate social order of the time.

  • In-depth exploration of Kakunodate’s samurai history
  • Guided visits inside various samurai residences
  • Two participation options: direct join or from Kakunodate Station
  • Tours available on days when residences are open, excluding Tuesdays
Activity location
  • Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street
    • Kakunodatemachi Higashikatsurakuchō
    • 014-0332, Semboku, Akita, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Tourist Information Center Kakunodate
    • 394-2 Kamisugazawa
    • 014-0369, Semboku, Akita, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Akita: Kakunodate Samurai District & Residence Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Starting point:
Lawson Kakunodate Bukeyashiki, 42-1 Kakunodatemachi Yokomachi, Semboku, Akita 014-0323, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
S$275.64
S$192.95 x 1 AdultS$192.95

Total
The previous price was S$275.64 and current price is S$192.95
30% off
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kakunodate Station Departure
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Kakunodate Station Departure
Starting point:
Tourist Information Centre Kakunodate, Kamisugazawa-394-2 Kakunodatemachi, Semboku, Akita 014-0369, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
S$312.12
S$218.48 x 1 AdultS$218.48

Total
The previous price was S$312.12 and current price is S$218.48
30% off
Until Sat, 14 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Historical interpretation of the Edo period and local clans
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits inside multiple samurai residences
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Kakunodate samurai district
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Kakunodate Samurai District (Bukeyashiki Street) is one of Japan’s best-preserved samurai areas, where the atmosphere of a historic castle town can still be felt in its wide streets, earthen walls, and traditional gates. Lined with former samurai residences, the area offers a rare opportunity to explore how the warrior class actually lived—not only as fighters, but as administrators and members of a highly structured society. Visitors can step inside several different samurai houses along the street, comparing architectural layouts, family spaces, and everyday tools that reveal differences in status and lifestyle. With its walkable setting and rich cultural depth, Kakunodate is an ideal place to experience samurai life through both townscape and real interiors.

Location

Activity location
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    Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street
    • Kakunodatemachi Higashikatsurakuchō
    • 014-0332, Semboku, Akita, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tourist Information Center Kakunodate
    • 394-2 Kamisugazawa
    • 014-0369, Semboku, Akita, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lawson Kakunodate Bukeyashiki
    • 42-1 Kakunodatemachi Yokomachi
    • 014-0323, Semboku, Akita, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lawson Kakunodate Bukeyashiki
    • 42-1 Kakunodatemachi Yokomachi
    • 014-0323, Semboku, Akita, Japan

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