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Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita
A two-hour guided walk through the merchant houses of Masuda, a preserved country town where storehouses were built inside the homes.
US$42 each · US$84 for two · Taxi ~95 min from the ship
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- In passingPlease come to Masuda-kuranoeki(増田蔵の駅) bus stop through transferring JR Jumonji station by yourself.
- 2 hrMasuda Storehouses
Not at the pier: about 95 minutes by taxi
Measured from Akita Port Cruise Terminal.
- Taxi
- ~95 min · 91.5 kmAbout ¥44,600–54,900 (US$290–358) one way on the meter
- Meeting point
- JR Jumonji Station (on advance request) →The taxi ride in Google Maps
- Show your driver
- JR十文字駅
- Other ways there
- Bus/taxi to JR Akita Station, then JR Ou Line local to Jumonji (1 h 25-1 h 40 min, ¥1,600)
- Coming back
- The same ~95 minutes; be at the ship an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-06-01, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- You enter two or three merchant mansions to see their indoor storehouses with plaster and lacquer decoration, and the entry fees for up to three are included.
- Masuda is a national preservation district for traditional buildings, designated in 2013, and still lived in.
- The guide can meet you at JR Jumonji station to help with the bus or taxi transfer if you ask ahead; it holds a 5.0 rating across 6 reviews.
Travelers interested in traditional architecture who have a long call and are comfortable with a train journey across the prefecture.
Despite being listed for Akita, this is not in Akita city: Masuda is in the south of the prefecture, reached by train to JR Jumonji station and then a bus (500 yen return) or a taxi, paid in cash. The travel takes far longer than the two-hour walk, and 6 reviews is a thin record.
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What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Akita
Princess Cruises prices from its public Akita excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses in Akita worth it from the Akita cruise port?
A two-hour guided walk through the merchant houses of Masuda, a preserved country town where storehouses were built inside the homes. Best for: Travelers interested in traditional architecture who have a long call and are comfortable with a train journey across the prefecture.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours. The tour runs 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 95 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Allow about 2 hours each way from the ship by bus, local train and bus, and check train times before you go: they are not frequent.
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. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
Despite being listed for Akita, this is not in Akita city: Masuda is in the south of the prefecture, reached by train to JR Jumonji station and then a bus (500 yen return) or a taxi, paid in cash. The travel takes far longer than the two-hour walk, and 6 reviews is a thin record.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
No: the start is at JR Jumonji Station (on advance request), about 95 minutes from the ship by taxi (about ¥44,600–54,900 on the meter).
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 10 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$42, in a group of up to 6.
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