Akita City in City walking tour

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:15

Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its unique structure decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation. English speaking guide accompanies you.Due to the New Year's holiday period from December 31st to January 4th, we will only be visiting one mansion and Manga museum near the town.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 17～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Thank you for visiting Yokote City, located in southern Akita Prefecture. You've come all this way, but you're not sure where to go for fun! The next train is over an hour away... Why not make the most of your time by exploring Yokote? A guide will guide you around the city, tailored to your schedule. Yokote City is the hometown of singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi. You can visit spots associated with Yu. Furthermore, Yokote City's center is home to many historical sites and buildings. History buffs, fans of Yu's music, and those who have never explored Yu's town or would like to explore it for themselves are encouraged to apply. After your stroll, you can relax and unwind at Cafeteria Hirajo. The cafe offers not only meals, but also caffeine-free herbal teas and sweet treats.

• For Rainy Days