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3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate
Akita Prefecture, Japan
$249.72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kakunodate, known as "Michinoku's Little Kyoto," invites you to immerse yourself in its enchanting landscapes from the unique vantage point of a one-car train. After disembarking at an unmanned station, you'll embark on a delightful cycling adventure through this historic castle town, rich with samurai heritage and scenic countryside.
- 🚴♂️ 3 Hour Cycling Tour: This engaging tour includes a guided cycling experience through the picturesque streets of Kakunodate, showcasing its samurai residences and cultural landmarks.
- 🚂 Train Ticket for Nairiku Line: Your journey begins with a scenic train ride, allowing you to soak in the beauty of Japan's countryside before your cycling adventure.
- 🍏 Enjoy complimentary snacks during your ride, perfect for refueling as you explore the charming rural landscapes.
- 🗣️ A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will accompany you, sharing fascinating stories about the samurai history and the significance of the area's architecture.
- 🏞️ Cycle through the stunning scenery of Semboku City, where temples, rivers, and rice paddies create an idyllic backdrop for your tour.
- 🏰 Visit the preserved samurai residences, where you'll step back in time and learn about the lives of the warriors who once inhabited these historic homes.
- 📜 The tour covers a compact area of about 2 km, making it accessible and enjoyable for cyclists of various skill levels.
- 🔒 Your tour includes insurance coverage, ensuring a safe and worry-free adventure as you navigate the beautiful countryside.
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3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Use of bicycle
- Train ticket for Nairiku Line
- Snacks
- Insurance fee
- Transportation to the starting point (Kakunodate station)
Meeting point
Return details
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KakunodateKakunodate, a castle town that flourished in the Edo period, is called "Michinoku's Little Kyoto." In a compact area with a radius of about 2 km, many samurai residences and other old buildings still exist, making it a popular tourist spot visited by many Japanese and foreign tourists alike, who come to enjoy the elegant townscape. The main street of the samurai residences has been designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and is protected as a cultural asset. This tour explores the houses of lower and upper-class warriors and includes an entrance into the actual samurai residences. The history of the Samurai, which continues to the present day, will be explained in a fun and informative way.
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KatakurikanThis area produces the largest chestnut in Japan. More than 300 years ago, seeds were brought from Kyoto and Gifu to Akita Prefecture for cultivation. The improved seeds are now popular as "Saimyoji chestnuts," one of Akita's specialties. The early season starts around the beginning of October, and the late season around mid-October.
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SembokuAlthough the location does not have a special name, it is a bicycle ride through the original rural landscape of Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. Temples, rivers, castle ruins, and rice paddies make for a perfect cycling tour.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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3 Hour Cycling Tour in Kakunodate
Akita Prefecture, Japan
$249.72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!