• Kakunodate Castle Remains - Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished in the Edo period, is called “Michinoku’s Little Kyoto.” In a compact area with a radius of about 2 km, many samurai residences and other old buildings still exist, making it a popular tourist spot visited by many Japanese and foreign tourists alike, who come to enjoy the elegant townscape. The main street of the samurai residences has been designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and is protected as a cultural asset.

In this tour, snowshoe hikers will hike on the mountain where the ruins of the castle of the lords who ruled Kakunodate remain. Along the way, you will see animal tracks, take a tea break, enjoy a spectacular view of the castle town of Kakunodate, and finally slide down the mountain!

• Snowshoes, boots, stocks are available on rent
• Tea and coffee
• Snacks
• Insurance

• Private transportation
• Waterproof coats, pants, gloves, and neck warmers

This is a guided culinary tour through the unique cultural and undiscovered sights of Kakunodate. In this tour, the participants will hike on the mountain to see the ruins of the castle of the lords who ruled Kakunodate during the Samurai reign.

Along the way, you can expect to see animal tracks, take a tea break, enjoy a spectacular view of the castle town of Kakunodate, and finally slide down the mountain!

You can definitely take in picturesque landscapes and Instagram-able checkpoints on your way through the heavy snowfalls in this region.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.