A guided culinary tour through the unique cultural and undiscovered sights of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture.
The tour visits Japanese sweets stores, sake shops with tastings, a miso and soy sauce brewery, and the famous Samurai Street.
Please wear clothes suitable for walking outdoors.
In case of natural disasters, we may cancel the tour (a refund will be provided).
Luggage storage is available, but only until 5:00 PM.
To reduce plastic waste, please bring your own water bottle.
Akita Prefecture is known for its rich collection of Japanese sake.
At Fujita, you can try 3 types of sake. Local beer is also available as souvenirs.
Time duration: 20 minutes
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In the merchant district and backstreets of Samurai Street, a few shops have been around for over 100 years. Try manju, dorayaki, and other traditional mochi sweets.
Time duration: 20 minutes
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Brewing has continued since 1853. Taste and compare 3 types of soy sauce and other soy-related products and miso.
Time duration: 30 minutes
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The samurai residences are nationally protected traditional buildings. Visit one samurai residence and learn about life in the Edo period.
Time duration: 30 minutes
(Depending on the situation, other employees may be assigned to handle this service.)
Makito Kochihira (Guide name: Mac)
Born in Okinawa and raised in Nepal. Started living in Akita after entering university. After graduation, worked as a community-reactivating cooperator squad in Semboku City. Established Yumeijin Co., Ltd. in 2023.
Mikiya Sugawara (Guide name: Mickey)
Born and raised in Tokyo. Loved Akita since childhood, inspired by time with grandparents. After working in a manufacturer, changed career to become a nature-focused guide.
Daiki Nakada (Guide name: Daiki)
Born in Okinawa. Lived in France (2018–19) and Estonia (2022–23). Loves Akita’s nature and people, guiding with a focus on culture and environment.
Ginji Sugitani (Guide name: Ginji)
Born in Ibaraki, raised in Texas. Lived in Portugal and New Zealand, visited 30 countries. Returned to Akita for a slower lifestyle, passionate about rural culture.
1 minute walk from JR Kakunodate Station
Address:
Inside ORENCHI, 94-7 Nakasugasawa, Kakudate-machi,
Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, 〒014-0368
Phone: 090-4571-7792
Email: info@yumeijin.co.jp
Group: 12,000 JPY/person
Private: 48,000 JPY/group
Fee includes:
2.5 hours in-person guiding
Sake tasting at Fujita
Japanese sweets and local cuisine
Entrance fee to one samurai residence
Ando Brewery visit and tasting
Insurance fee
Available Days: Monday to Saturday
Participants: 1–8 people
Available Period: Full Year
Start Time / Duration:
9:30 – 12:00
13:30 – 16:00
Example Schedule:
9:30 – Meet and introduction
9:45 – Fujita Sake shop
10:15 – Local Sweet shop
10:45 – Ando Brewery
11:30 – Bukeyashiki
12:00 – End of tour
Meeting Point: Co-Working Space ORENCHI
(Pick-up at JR Kakunodate Station available)
Dismissal: Samurai Street
Pay on site or by invoice
Payment Methods: Cash, credit card, QR code, transportation IC system
Inform us in advance of food allergies or preferences (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)
Up to 1 week before tour: Free of charge
6–4 days prior: 20%
3–2 days prior: 30%
Day before tour: 50%
Day of tour: 100%
Yumeijin Co., Ltd.
Access: Same as address above
Wi-Fi: Within office
Reservations: Direct or via agent
