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Savor Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita

A private eight-hour day in Yurihonjo, south of Akita, with a castle-site park, a wooden toy museum, a large wooden Kannon statue and a tasting of Tenju sake.

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sake barrelsPhoto: tour operator, via Viator

Duration
8 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
11+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$421 per group
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 3
Information desk in front of the JR Akita Station ticket gate
Why it is on this site
  • A guide in kimono meets you at the Akita Station ticket gate, and the record says all fees are included apart from lunch.
  • The day covers places few overseas visitors reach: Honjo Park on a former castle site, the Chokaisan wooden toy museum, the Akada Great Buddha and the Tenju sake brewery.
  • The price is per group of up to three.
Best for

Repeat visitors to Japan on a long Akita call who want a quiet rural day.

Think twice if

With a single review, the record is very thin, and the description does not say how you travel between stops. Eight hours from Akita Station plus the port transfer needs an 11-hour call.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Honjo Park · 30 minIn the Edo period, a castle stood here. Today, it has been developed into a park. In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full In the Edo period, a castle stood here. Today, it has been developed into a park.
  2. Yurihonjo · seen in passingLocated in Yurihonjo City, the Wooden Toy Museum is a special spot where both children and adults can enjoy the warmth of natural materials. This museum utilizes the abundant forest resources of Akita Prefecture, aiming to connect people through the charm of wood and the joy of play.
  3. Akata Great Buddh · seen in passingThe Akada Great Buddha (Akada Daibutsu) is a significant Buddhist heritage site located in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, and is cherished as a symbol of the region.
Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Not included
  • Lunch

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by HTA( Honjo travel agency).

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Savor Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita5.0★ · 1 reviews · Private · up to 3From US$421 per groupCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Savor Fresh Sake and Discover the Charms of Yurihonjo City Akita worth it from the Akita cruise port?

A private eight-hour day in Yurihonjo, south of Akita, with a castle-site park, a wooden toy museum, a large wooden Kannon statue and a tasting of Tenju sake. Best for: Repeat visitors to Japan on a long Akita call who want a quiet rural day.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 11 hours. The tour runs 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add about 20 minutes each way between the port and Akita Station.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

With a single review, the record is very thin, and the description does not say how you travel between stops. Eight hours from Akita Station plus the port transfer needs an 11-hour call.

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