Experience Overview
This private and customizable tour for Akita City (in Akita Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Discover Akita at your own pace on this fully customizable private tour with a professional English-speaking tour guide. Other languages may also be available upon request, depending on guide availability.
With many options and attractions to choose from in the city, it may seem easier to choose a set tour that is already available, but after you book this Custom Tour, Japan Awaits will work with you to create an itinerary based on your interests, preferences and selected tour duration.
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form where you can share your preferred locations, interests, hotel details, food preferences, preferred timing and other requests. Your itinerary will then be planned based on those preferences, the private vehicle arrangement, operating hours, availability, route and what can realistically be covered within the booked time.
Requested attractions, activities and reservations are subject to availability. If a specific request cannot be arranged, suitable alternatives may be recommended.
Depending on the options available for your selected tour, you may be able to choose between public transport or a private vehicle with a personal driver. Transportation is selected as part of the booking process.
Included & Not Included
Included
- • A fully customized tour for your selected duration, with itinerary planning based on your interests and preferences
- • Standard restaurant and venue reservation support where applicable and compatible with the planned itinerary
- • Transportation within the tour city according to the transportation option selected in your booking
- • Professional English-speaking tour guide; other languages may be available upon request
- • Hotel meeting, pickup and drop-off arrangements within the city covered by the selected tour, depending on your transportation option and itinerary
Not Included
- • Meals, food and drinks for guests
- • Entrance fees for guests and the tour guide, unless specifically arranged in advance
- • Fees for optional tours and activities
- • Personal expenses
- • Gratuities (optional)
Suggested Locations
Below are some of the locations that may be considered for your custom tour. Your final itinerary will be planned based on your interests, selected tour duration, transportation option and preferences.
Art, Festivals & Traditional Culture
Art, architecture and traditional culture in Akita.
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Akita Museum of Art
Art, architecture & local culture
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Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center (Neburinagashi-Kan)
Festival traditions & folk performance
Akita City Akarenga (Red Brick) Folk Museum
Historic architecture & local museum
History & Heritage
Temples, gardens, local craftsmanship and historic streets.
Senshu Park / Kubota Castle Ruins
Castle history & seasonal scenery
Akita Castle Ruins Historical Park (Outer East Gate)
Ancient history & reconstructed remains
Local Life & Scenic City Experiences
Local markets, port views and everyday city experiences.
Akita Port Tower SELION & Market
Port views, shopping & local food
Akita Citizen’s Market
Local food & everyday city life
Nature & Relaxation
Parks and natural spaces for a slower-paced stop.
Akita Prefectural Koizumigata Park
Nature, gardens & relaxation
Other Locations
Other locations may also be requested. Locations outside Akita will be reviewed based on your selected tour duration, transportation, route and availability. 1
Suggested Locations Map
Explore suggested locations that may be considered when planning your custom Tokyo tour.
Additional Information
Your Custom Tour Form
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form where you can share your interests, preferred locations, hotel details, food preferences, preferred timing and other requests.
Hotel Meeting, Pickup & Drop-off
Your tour can generally begin at your hotel or accommodation within Tokyo. The exact arrangement will depend on your selected transportation option, itinerary and booked duration.
Standard Guide Service Hours
Custom Day Tours are generally scheduled within our standard guide service hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Earlier start times or later finishing times may be possible upon request, depending on itinerary requirements and guide availability.
Locations Outside Tokyo
Same-day travel to locations outside the tour city may be possible depending on total travel time, selected tour duration, transportation, route and availability. Japan Awaits will review these requests individually.
Before You Book
Review the booking information below and find answers to common questions about planning your custom Tokyo tour.
Standard Cancellation Policy
- 20 days or less before the event: 25% cancellation fee
- 14 days or less before the event: 50% cancellation fee
- 7 days or less before the event: 100% cancellation fee
