{"excursions":[{"id":"AXT-184","name":"特別列車あきたクルーズ号と新幹線で行く角館(日本語添乗員付き)(Escorted in Japanese)","images":["","",""],"duration":"6.25","price":164.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"Yes","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約6時間15分
食事：有り

港から特別列車あきたクルーズ号に乗り、秋田駅へ向かいます。そのあと新幹線に乗り換え、約50分で角館に到着します。往路または復路の車内ではお弁当をお楽しみください。角館では、約2時間の自由行動となります。武家屋敷を見学したり、風情あるカフェに入ったり、写真を撮ったりして角館の雰囲気を満喫しましょう。自由時間のあとは、同じルートで港に戻ります。"},{"id":"AXT-190","name":"Kakunodate Samurai Town On Your Own by Bullet Train","description":"Take a bullet train into the past with an all-day adventure to Kakunodate, whose preserved Samurai District dates back to 1620. Stroll along wide streets lined with cherry trees and for a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy samurai families, step inside homes that have remained intact over the years.","images":["AXT_185_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"7.25","price":164.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Strenuous","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"Yes","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"Experience samurai life during the Edo period with a visit to Kakunodate. A former castle town and samurai stronghold, Kakunodate is famous for its samurai village; once home to 80 families, it's cited as one of the best examples of samurai architecture in Japan. Your all-day adventure begins when you board one of Japan's famous bullet trains. Traveling at speeds up to 80 mph, you'll arrive in Kakunodate in just 50 minutes. Then walk to the Kakunodate Samurai District. Once you arrive, you'll have approx. 3 hours for independent sightseeing. For a glimpse into the lives of wealthy samurai families, stroll along wide streets lined with cherry trees and step inside homes that have remained intact over the years and visit two museums that display crafts, furniture and glass. Enjoy lunch box onboard bullet train on the way back to Akita station."},{"id":"AXT-215","name":"Tradition & Art Museums of Akita","description":"Get acquainted with Akita's gifted artisans with a visit to the Akita City Folklore Museum. Mingle with local shoppers at the lively Akita Public Market. And discover mesmerizing traditions and colorful folk arts such as the Kanto Festival with a tour of the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center.","images":["","",""],"duration":"3.75","price":129.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"4","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"Soak up the local culture and gain a unique insight into Akita's customs and traditions. The itinerary begins with a visit to the Akita City Folklore Museum, which showcases the works of two renowned local artisans, wood-block printer Katsuhira Tokushi, known for his bold color choices, and metal worker Sekiya Shiro, acclaimed for his graceful sculptures of bronze, silver and gold. Then it's on to the Akita Public Market, a lively indoor shopping venue filled with colorful stalls. You can grab local delicacies to eat while you walk and hunt for souvenirs. Refreshed, continue on to the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center whose exhibits focus on Akita's cultural arts, particularly the Kanto lanterns used in the Akita Kanto Festival. Adjacent to the Heritage Center sits the Old Kaneko Family Home, built at the latter end of the Edo period in the 1880s."},{"id":"AXT-214","name":"男鹿半島・寒風山回転展望台となまはげ館(日本語ガイド)(Guided in Japanese)","description":"Celebrate the beauty and the beast when you journey to the Oga Peninsula. First, behold the area's spectacular scenery from the revolving viewing platform of the Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory. Then, learn about the beastly, demon figures known as the namahage at the Namahage Museum.","images":["AXT_214_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"4.5","price":119.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"5","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約4時間30分
食事：無し

約1時間のドライブで、男鹿半島に向かいます。まずは寒風山にて石の階段を上り、標高355mの頂上へ向かいます。ここには回転展望台があり、360度の景色を見ることができます。また、小さなギフトショップもあります。続いてなまはげ館にて、伝統的ななまはげのお面と衣装のコレクションの展示を見学しましょう。古くから語り継がれる男鹿のなまはげの文化にふれてみてはいかがでしょうか。県内でとれた寒風石の石積み造り外壁や秋田杉が使用された内装にもぜひ目を向けてみましょう。
"},{"id":"AXT-104","name":"田沢湖と角館武家屋敷エリア散策(日本語ガイド)(Guided in Japanese)","description":"The ethereal beauty of Lake Tazawa and dramatic history of the wonderfully preserved Kakunodate Samurai District are just two of the many delights that beckon you during this day of discovery. Have your camera poised for these dazzling beauty and historical destinations. A delicious lunch adds to the excitement.","images":["AXT_104_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"7","price":184.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"No","recommendations":["Discovery Recommended"],"pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"1","category":"Visit"},{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約7時間
食事：有り

港から約2時間のドライブで、日本一深い湖、田沢湖に向かいます。見る時間帯や場所によってエメラルドグリーンからコバルトブルーに変わる神秘的な水と、人里離れた湖畔の景色を楽しみましょう。湖の南西岸には、たつこという伝説の女性の黄金像が佇みます。ランチを楽しんだ後は、角館の武家屋敷通りに移動して、江戸時代の武士たちについて詳しく学びます。風情のある通りを散策しながら今なお美しく保たれている武家屋敷内を見学し、裕福な武家の生活を垣間見ましょう。その後、約1時間30分のドライブで港に戻ります。"},{"id":"AXT-100","name":"Best of Akita","description":"The ethereal beauty of Lake Tazawa and dramatic history of the wonderfully preserved Kakunodate Samurai District are just two of the many delights that beckon you during this day of discovery. Have your camera poised for these dazzling beauty and historical destinations. A delicious lunch adds to the excitement.","images":["AXT_100_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"7","price":224.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"No","recommendations":["Discovery Recommended"],"pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"1","category":"Visit"},{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"Embark on a journey of discovery that begins with a visit to the mesmerizing Lake Tazawa. Formed eons ago by a volcanic explosion, the sapphire blue lake is Japan's deepest at 1,388 feet. The picture-perfect setting of tree-covered mountains is reflected in the water, giving the lake a mythical atmosphere. It's also the setting of an ancient legend. On the southwest side of the lake stands a gold statue of a woman named Tatsuko who was turned into a dragon by the gods due to her desire for eternal beauty. Nature may be Akita's premier attraction but there is also a deep culture and rich history to experience at Kakunodate Samurai District, untouched since its founding in 1620. Learn about these historic warriors of the Edo Period as you stroll along wide streets, step inside beautifully preserved samurai homes, and glimpse into the lives of these wealthy families."},{"id":"AXT-200","name":"Akita City Folklore Museum & Sake Brewery","description":"Experience Akita like a local. Mingle with shoppers, sample local delicacies and shop for souvenirs at the bustling Public Market. Learn about renowned local artisans at the Akita City Folklore Museum, then tour the sake brewery and toast to your good fortune at a tasting.","images":["AXT_200_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"4.5","price":149.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"4","category":"Visit"},{"id":"6","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"This half-day excursion offers a little bit of everything you're looking for while on vacation: sightseeing, eating and shopping! Begin at the Akita City Folklore Museum, showcasing the works of two celebrated local artisans, wood-block printer Katsuhira Tokushi, known for his bold color choices, and metal worker Sekiya Shiro whose graceful sculptures of bronze, silver and gold are renowned. The building is a work of art itself, and you'll enjoy the architectural details, elegant archways and intricate tiling. Then it's on to the Akita Public Market, a lively indoor shopping venue filled with colorful stalls. Purchase delicacies to eat while you walk and hunt for souvenirs. Refreshed, continue on to the Akita Sake Brewery for a tour of the facility. Akita Prefecture is known for its high-quality rice, earning it the nickname \"Empire of Beautiful Sake.\" Learn the step-by-step distilling process and sample sake before returning to the pier."},{"id":"AXT-209","name":"角館武家屋敷めぐり(日本語ガイド)(Guided in Japanese)","description":"Walk in the footsteps of the samurai with a tour of the Kakunodate Samurai District, a living museum that celebrates the samurai lifestyle and culture. Step inside the Aoyagi House, an impressive complex of museum collections, restaurants and gift shops and the Ishiguro House, the current home of samurai descendants.","images":["AXT_209_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"5.5","price":184.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約5時間30分
食事：有り

港からバスで約一時間30分、侍町の趣きをよく残している生きた博物館、角館武家屋敷通りで時代を遡ってみましょう。ここにはかつて約80軒の武家屋敷があり、当時の建築と生活の一例を見ることができます。通りを散策し、よく保全されている家々に入ってみましょう。青柳家は資料館、ギフトショップ、レストランなどを擁する複合施設に改築された武家屋敷です。武士の伝統を紹介する歴史的な展示品をご覧ください。青柳家より小さいですが、現在でも子孫が住んでいる石黒家も訪ね、武具甲冑類や美術品の個人的なコレクションをぜひ見せていただきましょう。ランチを楽しんだ後、港に戻ります。"},{"id":"AXT-180","name":"Kakunodate On Your Own by Bullet Train","images":["","",""],"duration":"6.25","price":164.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"Yes","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"Experience samurai life during the Edo period with a visit to Kakunodate. A former castle town and samurai stronghold, Kakunodate is famous for its samurai village; once home to 80 families, it's cited as one of the best examples of samurai architecture in Japan. Your all-day adventure begins when you board a local train from Akita port station to Akita station. Then change to the bullet train one of Japan's famous bullet trains. Traveling at speeds up to 80 mph, you'll arrive in Kakunodate in just 50 minutes. Then walk to the Kakunodate Samurai District. Once you arrive, you'll have approx. two hours for independent sightseeing. For a glimpse into the lives of wealthy samurai families, stroll along wide streets lined with cherry trees and step inside homes that have remained intact over the years and visit two museums that display crafts, furniture and glass. Take the bullet train back to the pier. Enjoy lunch box onboard bullet train on the way back to Akita station."},{"id":"AXT-255","name":"Akita Highlights & Maiko Performance","description":"Indulge in local delicacies and hunt for souvenirs as you stroll through the Akita Public Market, a lively indoor shopping venue filled with colorful stalls. Hold a life-sized Kanto lantern at the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center. Witness a traditional Maiko performance while enjoying Japanese tea.","images":["","",""],"duration":"4","price":169.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","shortDescription":"Embark on a unique and immersive experience in the culturally rich city of Akita. Your adventure begins with a stop at the Akita Public Market, a lively indoor shopping venue filled with private stores and colorful stalls that sell everything from fresh fish to fruits and pastries. During your visit, you can grab local delicacies to eat while you walk or sit down. Next, is a visit to the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center for a look at the history and traditions of the Kanto Festival. Dating back to the 17th century, the festival is held to pray for a good harvest. Parades include performers carrying over seven-meter-high (26-foot-high) life-sized paper lanterns. During your visit, you'll have the chance to hold an authentic Kanto lantern before traveling to lovely Senshu Park for a tea party and performance by a Maiko, a traditional Japanese entertainer."},{"id":"AXT-205","name":"Kakunodate Samurai Town","description":"Walk in the footsteps of the samurai with a tour of the Kakunodate Samurai District, a living museum that celebrates the samurai lifestyle and culture. Step inside the Aoyagi House, an impressive complex of museum collections, restaurants and gift shops and the Ishiguro House, the current home of samurai descendants.","images":["AXT_205_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"5.5","price":199.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"Feel the centuries unfold as you stroll through the wide streets and large courtyards of the Kakunodate Samurai District, once the home of 80 samurai and their families. Established in 1620, Kakunodate is acclaimed as one of the best examples of samurai architecture and housing in the country. Here, you'll find a number of centuries-old gardens and houses including the Aoyagi Samurai House, one of the best-preserved samurai manor houses of its kind in Japan. Today, this open-air museum features a main house, armory, an antique museum and tea room, gift shops and a beautiful garden. Another impressive building is Ishiguro House, the current home of samurai descendants. You'll be welcomed inside where you can view a collection of samurai clothing and armor, as well as some drawings and artwork. Once you've experienced the home life of the samurai, you'll depart for lunch and return to the pier."},{"id":"AXT-204","name":"赤れんが郷土館、市場と酒蔵見学(日本語ガイド)(Guided in Japanese)","description":"Experience Akita like a local. Mingle with shoppers, sample local delicacies and shop for souvenirs at the bustling Public Market. Learn about renowned local artisans at the Akita City Folklore Museum, then tour the sake brewery and toast to your good fortune at a tasting.","images":["AXT_204_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"4.5","price":119.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Easy","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"4","category":"Visit"},{"id":"6","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約4時間30分
食事：無し

まずは秋田赤れんが郷土館を訪問します。ここの目玉は秋田出身の2人の有名な職人、大胆な色使いで知られる版画家の勝平得之（1907～1971年）と、至高と謳われる金、銀、銅の優雅な彫刻作品を制作した鍛金家の関谷四郎（1907～1994年）の作品です。元銀行であった建物自体がアート作品であり、建物のエレガントなアーチや繊細なタイルを楽しむこともできます。次に市内の市場へ向かいます。活気あふれる屋内ショッピング施設の中で、様々な秋田のお土産を探しながら、地元の味も味わってみましょう。最後に市内の酒蔵を見学します。秋田県は、「美酒王国」という異名を持っています。醸造工程を一つ一つ学び、試飲してみましょう。"},{"id":"AXT-210","name":"Oga Peninsula: Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory & Namahage Museum","description":"Celebrate the beauty and the beast when you journey to the Oga Peninsula. First, behold the area's spectacular scenery from the revolving viewing platform of the Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory. Then, learn about the beastly, demon figures known as the namahage at the Namahage Museum.","images":["AXT_210_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"4.5","price":149.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"5","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"Experience a world of legendary beauty with a drive to the Oga Peninsula. Rugged, breathtaking, and mysterious the area boasts steep cliffs, a few volcanic crater lakes and ancient legends. Soak up its splendor with a stop at the Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory. Climb the stone steps that lead to the rotating observatory and admire views from a bird's eye perspective. Enjoy the changing scenery as you rotate 360 degrees, and take advantage of the many varied photo opportunities courtesy of the landscape, which is devoid of trees. There is also a small gift shop selling goods from the Oga peninsula and Akita Prefecture. You may be surprised to learn that this picturesque countryside is home to a centuries-old legend known as the \"namahage,\" a monster believed to haunt lazy people and expel evil spirits. Uncover the truth behind the myth with a visit to the Namahage Museum."},{"id":"AXT-194","name":"特別列車あきたクルーズ号と新幹線で行く角館(日本語添乗員付き)(Escorted in Japanese)","description":"Take a bullet train into the past with an all-day adventure to Kakunodate, whose preserved Samurai District dates back to 1620. Stroll along wide streets lined with cherry trees and for a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy samurai families, step inside homes that have remained intact over the years.","images":["AXT_185_1.jpg","",""],"duration":"7.25","price":164.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Strenuous","accessibility":"No","foodService":"Includes meal","shopping":"Yes","pointsOfInterests":[{"id":"2","category":"Visit"}],"shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約7時間15分
食事：有り

港から特別列車あきたクルーズ号に乗り、秋田駅へ向かいます。そのあと新幹線に乗り換え、約50分で角館に到着します。往路または復路の車内ではお弁当をお楽しみください。角館では、約3時間の自由行動となります。武家屋敷を見学したり、風情あるカフェに入ったり、写真を撮ったりして角館の雰囲気を満喫しましょう。自由時間のあとは、同じルートで港に戻ります。"},{"id":"AXT-219","name":"赤れんが郷土館と秋田市民族芸能伝承館(日本語ガイド)(Guided in Japanese)","description":"This tour is guided in Japanese.","images":["","",""],"duration":"3.75","price":104.95,"currency":"USD","excursionType":"S","activityLevel":"Moderate","accessibility":"No","shopping":"No","shortDescription":"健脚レベル：中
所要時間：約3時間45分
食事：無し

まずは秋田赤れんが郷土館を訪問します。赤れんが館は旧秋田銀行本店として明治45年に完成した建物で、国の重要文化財に指定されている明治期の貴重な洋風建築です。中に入ると、秋田出身の2人の有名な職人、大胆な色使いで知られる版画家の勝平得之（1907～1971年）と、至高と謳われる金、銀、銅の優雅な彫刻作品を制作した鍛金家の関谷四郎（1907～1994年）の作品が展示されています。次に、市内の市場へ行きましょう。活気あふれる屋内施設の中で、様々な秋田のお土産を探しながら、地元の味も味わってみましょう。最後に秋田市民族芸能伝承館を訪れます。秋田の伝統ある祭り、竿燈・土崎神明社祭の曳山行事のパネル・梵天などを展示しており、竿燈演技を実際に体験できるコーナーもあります。併設される旧金子家住宅は、江戸時代後期の町屋の伝統的な建築様式の建物です。あわせて見学しましょう。"}]}

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