Be a Samurai for a Day in Kakunodate
Tour Highlights
On this tour for 2–6 guests, stroll through the historic samurai streets of Kakunodate—known as the “Little Kyoto of Tohoku”—where preserved Edo-period residences, seasonal scenery, and the Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum offer deep insight into traditional Japanese aesthetics and samurai life. You’ll also enjoy an authentic 2.5-hour Iaido experience, donning a training uniform and learning sword handling, etiquette, and the spirit of Japanese martial arts under the guidance of a skilled instructor.
Schedule
9:10am Meet at Morioka Station 2F in front of Tourist Information Center Morioka City
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Transfer to Samurai Manor Museum by Shinkansen + private car
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Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum (Old Japanese House)
A 400-year-old samurai residence where you can see Edo-period architecture, learn about samurai life, and enjoy seasonal views in a beautiful garden.
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Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)
Customers can buy their own lunch at the Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum and enjoy Akita specialties like kiritanpo and Inaniwa udon in an atmospheric samurai setting.
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Kakunodate Iaido Experience
A 2.5-hour authentic Iaido lesson where you learn basic techniques in a training uniform, embody samurai spirit and etiquette, practice sword handling under a local master, and finish by cutting a human-shaped cardboard target.
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Transfer to Morioka Station by private car + Shinkansen
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Arrive at Morioka Station, tour ends.