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Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita

Location Akita Prefecture, Japan
$41.85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita offers an insightful journey through Masuda Town, a merchant hub since the Edo period. With its rich history and elegant architecture, this tour showcases the unique storehouses that reflect the wealth and lifestyle of former merchants.

  • 🏛️ Visit two to three historic mansions, each featuring unique storehouses that highlight the financial power of merchants over 100 years ago.
  • 🖼️ Marvel at the detailed decorations of the storehouses, including white plaster, polished black plaster, and lacquered interiors.
  • 📜 Learn about the lifestyle of Masuda's residents from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide during your 2-hour tour.
  • 🚍 Conveniently reach the starting point at Masuda-kuranoeki bus stop via bus or taxi from JR Jumonji station; round trip fare is approximately ¥500 for bus and about ¥3,000 for taxi.
  • 🗓️ Check your train schedule in advance, as limited trains depart from JR Jumonji Station; we can assist with transfers if notified ahead of time.
  • 🧳 Lockers for small/medium luggage are available at "Hotaru" or "Community Lounge"; contact us for arrangements if you have larger bags.
  • 🚗 Parking is available next to the "Hotaru - Masuda Tourist Information Center" for those traveling by car.
  • 🌍 This group tour can start earlier if no other groups are scheduled at your chosen time; just let us know in advance.
  • 🔑 Entrance fee covers access to up to 3 mansions, giving you a comprehensive view of Masuda's heritage.

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Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Entrance fee up to 3 mansions

Meeting point
Meet your guide at Masuda kuranoeki-mae (or Masuda Kuranoeki "増田蔵の駅前") bus stop. If you let us know in advance, you will meet your guide at JR Jumonji Station who helps you transfer. If there are no other group at your chosen time, we can start earlier if you let us know your arrival in advance.
Return details
Meet your guide at Masuda kuranoeki-mae (or Masuda Kuranoeki "増田蔵の駅前") bus stop. If you let us know in advance, you will meet your guide at JR Jumonji Station who helps you transfer. If there are no other group at your chosen time, we can start earlier if you let us know your arrival in advance.

  • Please come to Masuda-kuranoeki(増田蔵の駅) bus stop through transferring JR Jumonji station by yourself. You will get on a bus or taxi from JR Jumonji station(JR十文字駅) to Masuda-kuranoeki bus stop depending on your arrival time so please bring some cash for fare. (round trip fare for bus : ¥500/person, for taxi : about ¥3,000/car) There are a limited number of trains departing from JR Jumonji Station, so please check your arrival/departure itinerary in advance. Please see the uploaded photo of Viator for the timetable. If you let us know in advance, we will meet and help you transfer at JR Jumonji Station. Parking is available next to "Hotaru - Masuda Tourist Information Center" if you visit by car. This is group tour, but if there are no other group at your chosen time, we can start the tour earlier if you let us know in advance. The small/medium size 100-yen-coin lockers are available in "Hotaru" or "Community Lounge". But if you bring large size luggage, please contact us after booking. (pass by)
  • Masuda Storehouses
    Explore Masuda town in Akita on a 2-hour walking tour of visiting several mansions that have storehouse built by wealthy merchants as a symbol of financial power more than 100 years ago. ・See the townscape of wealthy merchant's town in countryside. ・Explore "Uchigura or storehouse in mansion" with walls plastered black. ・Learn the lifestyle of residents of merchants more than 100 years before.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita

    Location Akita Prefecture, Japan
    $41.85
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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