Premiere Tour of Akita.
In this tour, you can see how samurai lived in samurai residences.
At one Samurai house, the head of the family will tell us about the residence, where it is still used for living. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet.

There are cute shops in the street of Samurai residences, such as a miso and soy sauce shop, a local craft shop, a Japanese sake shop, and a traditional snack shop.

Lake Tazawa is a mysterious Lake and the deepest one in Japan.
The golden statue of Tatsuko is a must-see spot in Akita.
Please take memorial photos at the shore of Lake Tazawa.

We enjoy lunch at Kakunodate town or near Lake Tazawa.

Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide

Walking tour in the center of Akita city.
Akita city is a capital city of Akita prefecture which is located on the sea of Japan side in northern Japan.
This prefecture is famous for its rice production, Japanese sake brew and lots of local attractions.
In this tour, you can visit beautiful spots such as an old bank building, local market, castle park and folklore museum.
You may enjoy Maiko show and tea service available only on Saturdays(reservation is needed)
Let's enjoy pleasant walk with tour guide.

Half Day Private Guided Walking Tour in Akita City Center 

Namahage is designated an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO.
On this tour, you can enjoy various local spots in the Oga peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The highlight is, of course, the Namahage show played in the Oga Shinzan folklore museum. You can't miss it when you visit Akita. You can also visit Mt.Kanpuzan observatory and Nyuodo-zaki. Those are nice photo spots of Oga. Finally, we stop at Michinoeki-Oga(roadside station Oga) to enjoy a pleasant shopping time.

 Private Half Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed Guide

Omagari in Akita is one of the sacred places for Japanese pyrotechnicians.
The fireworks artists gather there and compete their skill.
The competition will be held in 29th August in Omagari, Akita.
Be moved by fireworks drawn in the Summer night sky by pyrotechnicians.

In this night, hotel accommodations surrounded the venue are fully booked and difficult to reserve every year. We offer not only tickets but also Hotel/lodge stay for participants.
make sure to select one of options for your accommodation at the night of the festival.

-Food and Drink-
Please prepare your own dinner on the day. There will be food stalls at the venue, but drinks may sell out early, so we recommend that you bring your own drinks.

-Weather and Temperature-
At night the temperature drops to 20°C (68°F).
We recommend bringing a raincoat in case of rain.

Experience the Magic of Akita's Omagari Fireworks Festival

Premiere Half-Day Tour of Akita.
In this tour, you can see how samurais(warriors) lived in samurai residences.
At one Samurai house, the head of the family or a staff member will tell us about the residence, where it is still used for living. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet.

There are cute shops in the street of Samurai residences, such as a miso and soy sauce shop, a local craft shop, a Japanese sake shop, and a traditional snack shop.
At Japanese Sake shop, you can try tasting of a couple of Japanese sake for free.

If you have time, you can visit Kabazaiku museum where a craft man is demonstrating to make local handy craft beautiful "Kabazaiku."
In addition, you can choose cute kabazaiku products from lots of varieties in the shop.

On the way back to the Akita city, we can drop in a roadside station for a restroom break and shopping.
I promise you can enjoy this half day tour totally.

Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Lisenced Guide

Experience Japan's top fireworks competition — the Omagari Fireworks Festival — from your reserved seat! This special event happens once a year and features the best fireworks artists from across Japan. They compete for the top prize, the Prime Minister's Award.

This tour offers two options:
a reserved seat-only plan, or a plan that includes round-trip bus transportation from Sendai Station.

Enjoy amazing fireworks set to music, lighting up the summer night sky. This is more than just a show — it's a contest of beauty and skill. Join us for a night full of lights, sounds, and unforgettable memories!

The festival takes place every year on the last Saturday of August and attracts more than 700,000 visitors. It features two parts:
- Daytime fireworks, known for colorful smoke effects and artistic shapes.
- Nighttime fireworks, showcasing traditional shell fireworks, synchronized music displays, and breathtaking starmine performances.

Bus Tours in Akita Prefecture

Full Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa with Guide

Half Day Private Guided Walking Tour in Akita City Center

Private Half Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed Guide

Experience the Magic of Akita's Omagari Fireworks Festival

Half Day Tour to Akita, Samurai Town with Lisenced Guide

Omagari Fireworks Festival Reserved Seats, Bus Option from Sendai