Shared Snowshoe Hiking Tour in Semboku
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Semboku
Join a guided snowshoe hike in Semboku! Explore Kakunodate's cultural sights, enjoy a tea break, and slide down the mountain. Perfect for Instagram!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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!

What's Included
  • Snowshoes, boots, stocks are available on rent
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Waterproof coats, pants, gloves, and neck warmers
Additional Information

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.

Location
コワーキングスペース ORENCHI(俺ん家)
The front of the building has a cedar wood structure and a sign that reads ORENCHI. There is also a poster for our tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sirawit
Jan 27, 2024
Embrace the Snow: Family-Friendly Winter Trekking in Tazawako, Akita – Perfect for Beginners! - Had an amazing Snow Shoes Trekking experience in Tazawako, Akita, booked through their website. Guides Mak-san, Miki-san, and Shika-san provided excellent support. The well-equipped trek started from Tazawako Ski Area, offering convenient gear like snowshoes and snow-resistant boots. The downhill route made the trek enjoyable, with engaging guides sharing insights into nature, including 宿木 (mistletoe), 氷柱 (icicles), and 雪花 (snowflakes). Activities included coffee breaks, snow-throwing on icicles, lying on the snow, and sledging with a Snow Sled. In about 2 hours, the trek showcased beautiful, powdery snow and the serene Tazawako surroundings. Notable finds included animal footprints, streams, and the highlight – the picturesque Yujō Waterfall (友情の滝). Highly recommended for winter novices with limited time and those wanting to leisurely enjoy the snow. Looking forward to repeating this experience in future winter seasons.
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