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PLAN

[Northeast Japan] 1-Day Kakunodate Private Tour in Tohoku (2-6 People)

  • Kakunodate Iaido Experience

  • Kakunodate Iaido Experience

  • Kakunodate Iaido Experience

  • Kakunodate Iaido Experience

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  • Tour Details
- Stroll through streets lined with samurai residences at Kakunodate, known as the Little Kyoto of Tohoku. The beautiful scenery creates an atmosphere as if having slipped back in time to the Edo period (1603-1868). In spring, the cherry blossom trees are particularly beautiful, and the contrast between the samurai residences and the cherry blossoms is a spectacular sight. By walking through historical streets, customers can gain a deeper understanding of Iaido and comprehensively experience Japan's samurai culture.
- The Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum, which preserves a samurai residence from the Edo period, is a valuable spot where visitors can experience the history and culture of Kakunodate. See architectural style with over 400 years of history as well as the way of life of the samurai of that time, and feel the traditional Japanese aesthetic sense and samurai culture. The garden is also a highlight, offering scenery that captures the beauty of the season.
- The Iaido experience in Kakunodate is an authentic opportunity to deeply engage with the spirit of Japanese martial arts for 2 and a half hours. Put on a training uniform and learn the spirit and manners of the samurai while mastering the basic handling and forms of the Japanese sword. Through drawing and sheathing the sword and other basic movements under the guidance of a skilled instructor, customers will learn concentration, how to use the body, and breathing techniques.
- This is a private tour for 2-6 customers.
About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
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Iaido experience
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
2guest(s)
Departs
Iwate
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City / 09:10
Included
English-speaking guide; Admission fees, experience fees, and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Lunch charges; Transportation expenses to the meeting location
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 14 days prior to the tour.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.　

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.

- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a hired car (passenger vehicle, van, minivan), small bus, taxi, or a train or route bus on some parts of the tour such as in case of heavy traffic.

- Seats may not be designated.

- The Iaido experience is available for customers from 12 years old to under 75 years old. Those under 12 years old and 75 years old and up, those with heart or respiratory diseases, pregnant individuals, and those who are intoxicated cannot participate, and will only be able to observe.

- While the sword is a replica, the tip is sharp, so please handle it with care.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City / 09:10

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- There is an accompanying English-speaking guide.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats. Furthermore, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the hired car. If guaranteed seats on the Shinkansen and hired car are required for such children, please book them under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Customers are free to have lunch in Kakunodate. Customers are to pay for their own lunch as it is not included in the tour booking charge.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- For the Kakunodate Iaido experience, as customers will change into the training uniform, please wear clothes that are easy to change and shoes that are easy to remove.

　Bringing rain gear in case of inclement weather is recommended.

- As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Tour Guide Language: English　

*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
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Payment in Advance Total
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    Customers are to check and save the content themselves.
  • The [Plan Name], [Tour Date], [Tour Price], [Tour Outline], [Remarks/Important Notes], and [Itinerary] on the booking screen are part of the Terms & Conditions Document (Important Items). Print or save as PDF.
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  • Payments must be made using credit card.
  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
  • The cancellation policy has been checked and agreed upon.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:109:20Meet at Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka CityMorioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City
(2F South Exit inside the Morioka Station building, on foot from JR Morioka Station)
Meet at 09:10, Dep. at 09:20
160Transfer (Morioka Station to Kakunodate Station)Take the Shinkansen from Morioka Station to Kakunodate Station. (Komachi Shinkansen, reserved seat)Shinkansen
110Transfer (Kakunodate Station to Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum)Take the hired car from Kakunodate Station to Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum.Hired car
160Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum (Old Japanese House)A samurai residence with a history of over 400 years. See the architectural style of the Edo period and the life of the samurai up close. At this spot that condenses the history and culture of Kakunodate, enjoy seasonal scenery in a beautiful garden.
1Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)Customers can purchase their own lunch at the Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum. In the atmospheric space of a samurai residence, enjoy Akita's local cuisine such as kiritanpo and Inaniwa udon noodles.
1150Kakunodate Iaido ExperienceAn authentic martial arts experience for 2 and a half hours. Learn the basic techniques of Iaido in a training uniform and embody the spirit and manners of a samurai. Under the guidance of a local Iaido master who has continued training, customers can learn concentration and how to use the body through drawing and sheathing the sword and other basic movements. Lastly, try cutting the human cardboard figure. 
110Transfer (Kakunodate Budokan to Kakunodate Station)Take the hired car from Kakunodate Budokan to Kakunodate.Hired car
160Transfer (Kakunodate Station to Morioka Station)Take the Shinkansen from Kakunodate Station to Morioka Station. (Komachi Shinkansen, reserved seat)Shinkansen
17:50Morioka StationAfter arriving at Morioka Station, the tour ends.
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:109:20Meet at Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka CityMorioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City
(2F South Exit inside the Morioka Station building, on foot from JR Morioka Station)
Meet at 09:10, Dep. at 09:20
160Transfer (Morioka Station to Kakunodate Station)Take the Shinkansen from Morioka Station to Kakunodate Station. (Komachi Shinkansen, reserved seat)Shinkansen
110Transfer (Kakunodate Station to Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum)Take the hired car from Kakunodate Station to Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum.Hired car
160Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum (Old Japanese House)A samurai residence with a history of over 400 years. See the architectural style of the Edo period and the life of the samurai up close. At this spot that condenses the history and culture of Kakunodate, enjoy seasonal scenery in a beautiful garden.
1Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)Customers can purchase their own lunch at the Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum. In the atmospheric space of a samurai residence, enjoy Akita's local cuisine such as kiritanpo and Inaniwa udon noodles.
1150Kakunodate Iaido ExperienceAn authentic martial arts experience for 2 and a half hours. Learn the basic techniques of Iaido in a training uniform and embody the spirit and manners of a samurai. Under the guidance of a local Iaido master who has continued training, customers can learn concentration and how to use the body through drawing and sheathing the sword and other basic movements. Lastly, try cutting the human cardboard figure. 
110Transfer (Kakunodate Budokan to Kakunodate Station)Take the hired car from Kakunodate Budokan to Kakunodate.Hired car
160Transfer (Kakunodate Station to Morioka Station)Take the Shinkansen from Kakunodate Station to Morioka Station. (Komachi Shinkansen, reserved seat)Shinkansen
17:50Morioka StationAfter arriving at Morioka Station, the tour ends.

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