Activity

Both snowshoe walking and snow cycling include gear and clothing rental, so you can easily participate!

Pick-up from the hotel to the location!

Based on the legend of the Dragon Gods of Akita, the film traces the encounter between Princess Tatsuko and Hachirotaro, the origin of the Tatsuko statue at Tazawako, and the footprints of Hachirotaro's journey to meet her.
A former director of Semboku-shi will narrate this mysterious tale of the intersection of legend and reality in his warm Akita dialect, accompanied by video clips.

You will tour the atmospheric soy sauce warehouse and library at Ando Brewery, which boasts 170 years of history.
After the tour, you will have a chance to taste the additive-free, naturally brewed soy sauce over cold tofu. In addition, you will receive an original bottle of soy sauce with a label bearing your name and a discount coupon for use at the store.
This is an opportunity to experience the charm of tradition through all five senses.

~Explore Kakunodate, a town steeped in history, with a guide~

Kakunodate Samurai Residences is packed with the charm and history of the town that you won't find in a guidebook. Kakunodate is overflowing with things to see, from the cherry blossoms to the architecture of the residences, so sightseeing with a guide feels many times more fulfilling. The warmth of the Akita dialect that can be sensed here and there is also the charm that only a local guide can provide.
The Uchimachi (Samurai Residences) Course is covered in deep groves and lined with samurai residences. We will guide you through the samurai town area, centered around Omotemachi and Higashi-Shorakucho. The Sotomachi (Commoners' Town) Course is an area where the town layout has hardly changed in over 390 years. We will show you another side of Kakunodate that is less well known.