Akita: all 6 tours and excursions for your cruise

Kakunodate Old Town Join this full day tour starts with a 90 minute drive to explore one of Japan's most well preserved historical areas, the Kakunodate Samurai District. Here around 80 Samurai families once lived. There are 6 houses that are open to the public. Get a glimpse of their lives through the architecture of the buildings and items scattered around the homes. Stroll along the winding historic streets with dozens of weeping cherry trees that line the road exploring the magnificent...

Mt. Kanpu Observatory Taking a 50 min scenic drive along the coastline with fantastic views of crags and boulders takes you to Mt. Kanpu Observatory, situated on a unique volcano covered with green fields, 355 metres about sea level. The observatory makes a full rotation every 13 minutes offering great views of all of the mountains and the coastal area. The iconic observatory offers an unimpeded 360° panoramic view stretching as far as the paddy fields on the reclaimed land of...

Akita Folk Art Museum, Akita's Traditional Festival, Kaneko Family House Transfer to the Akita Folk Art Museum for approximately 30-minute drive. Admire items related to Akita's Traditional Festival. The main exhibitions are festival poles for Akita's Kanto Festival, or Pole Lantern Festival. The highlight of the festival is an impressive display of skill in which performers balance Kanto (long bamboo poles) with arrays of paper lanterns attached to the end. The museum staff will...

(Please acknowledge the 'Important Note' section reported down below) Shenshu Park Start the day with a 30 min drive to Shenshu Park. Built in 1603 on castle grounds, Senshu Park impress with its serene landscape and historical value. The wooden gate and old guard post remain from the old citadel as a reminder of ancient times. Stroll around the lake and admire the lotuses blooming on its surface. Famous for its valley of 800 cherry trees, the park hosts and annual spring...

Departing from Muroran, you'll board your motorcoach for a scenic, approximately 45-minute journey through rolling, forested countryside on your way to the Shikotsu-Toya National Park and the "Rim of Fire." Be sure to bring your camera. Muroran, Shikotsu-Toya National Park & Lake Toya Departing from Muroran, you'll board your motorcoach for a scenic, approximately 45-minute journey through rolling, forested countryside on your way to the Shikotsu-Toya National...

Departing from Muroran, you'll board your motorcoach for a scenic, approximately 45-minute journey through rolling, forested countryside on your way to the Shikotsu-Toya National Park and the "Rim of Fire." Be sure to bring your camera. Muroran, Shikotsu-Toya National Park & Lake Toya Departing from Muroran, you'll board your motorcoach for a scenic, approximately 45-minute journey through rolling, forested countryside on your way to the Shikotsu-Toya National...