Akita Wonders & Maiko Dance Showcase
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Local Market
This bustling indoor shopping venue is 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.
Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center
Since its opening in 1992, the museum's exhibits have focused on Akita's cultural arts, particularly the Kanto lanterns used in the Akita 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.
Maiko Performance
Enjoy an elegant Maiko performance showcasing traditional dance, music, and refined movements. Dressed in exquisite kimono, the Maiko offers a rare glimpse into Japan's classical performing arts and centuries-old cultural traditions.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the opportunity to take photos of the Maiko as they enter the room and dance to "Akita Ondo," a traditional folk melody sung in Akita-ben, the local dialect
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The drive from the pier to the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center is just a brief 20-minute ride along Akita's bustling streets.
Schedule
Special Notes
This excursion will operate by coach and on foot and involves around 1½ hours of walking. The Akita Maiko Performance is not exclusive for our group.
Bring Japanese yen for additional purchases. Tour order may vary.
Guests must take off shoes at Maiko Performance. Wheelchair access to the room for Maiko performance is not available.
Itinerary may change due to local bear sighting
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Local Market
This bustling indoor shopping venue is 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.
Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center
Since its opening in 1992, the museum's exhibits have focused on Akita's cultural arts, particularly the Kanto lanterns used in the Akita 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.
Maiko Performance
Enjoy an elegant Maiko performance showcasing traditional dance, music, and refined movements. Dressed in exquisite kimono, the Maiko offers a rare glimpse into Japan's classical performing arts and centuries-old cultural traditions.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the opportunity to take photos of the Maiko as they enter the room and dance to "Akita Ondo," a traditional folk melody sung in Akita-ben, the local dialect
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The drive from the pier to the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center is just a brief 20-minute ride along Akita's bustling streets.
Schedule
Special Notes
This excursion will operate by coach and on foot and involves around 1½ hours of walking. The Akita Maiko Performance is not exclusive for our group.
Bring Japanese yen for additional purchases. Tour order may vary.
Guests must take off shoes at Maiko Performance. Wheelchair access to the room for Maiko performance is not available.
Itinerary may change due to local bear sighting