A girl in her 20s enjoys her summer vacation in Kakunodate! Because you are traveling alone, the shared-ride transportation service "Yobunoru Kakunodate" is inexpensive and convenient! This is the second day of a two-part series on Kakunodate Work Vacation.
07:30 Early start in the morning! Akita dog walking experience and light breakfast
Go for a walk with Soo-chan & Fujiko at the inn's Enishi
A scene of walking (left: Soo-chan, right: Fujiko) At Enishi, guests can experience "Soo-chan" and "Fujiko" on a sanspo-ride for free. *Visitors: 2,000 yen for 30 minutes (reservation required), 200 yen for petting only. It is so precious to be able to take a walk with Akita dogs in the picturesque town around Buke Yashiki Dori!
At various photo spots along the way, Mr. Yoshimi, the owner of Enishi, will take pictures of you and your dogs, which you can use as icons on your social networking sites♪. Relaxing with dogs on the porch When you come back from a walk, you can spend a pleasant time on the porch of the inn, interacting with the dogs and talking with the owner Yoshimi sisters. Even without air conditioning, a cool breeze comes in and is very pleasant!
Recommendations for Enishi
The guest house "Enishi" is located about 5 minutes from Kakunodate Station by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" and about 1 minute walk from the center of Buke Yashiki Street. The inn has Akita dog goods everywhere, and you can truly experience the concept of "living with Akita dogs" at En-Enishi. Akita dogs are not only in the inn, but there are also many Akita dog goods in the inn, so Akita dog lovers will not be able to resist. By the way, some Akita dog goods are also for sale, so they are recommended as souvenirs.
We had an unforgettable stay at the inn, where the chatty Mr. Yoshimi and his two Akita dogs, "Soo-chan" and "Fujiko," made us feel at home. I would like to stay here again and highly recommend this inn! Enishi Exterior
... Movement by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" = 3=3 Enishi → Happari Canyon (15 min.)
I'm glad that "Yobunoru Kakunodate" can take you to Hagari Canyon!
09:15 Cool down in a chilly and refreshing environment! Beautiful emerald green water surface of "Hagari Canyon
Upper left: Rest area / Lower left: Emerald green Hogarari Gorge / Right: Kaikan-no-taki waterfall
About a 15-minute ride on the "Yobunoru Kakunodate" from Enishi, we arrived at Hodogari Canyon. Hobori Gorge is famous for its deep green foliage and autumn leaves. When I visited in mid-July, I was right in the middle of the deep green season! The emerald green surface of the water was so beautiful that I couldn't help but admire it. The most famous spot in the valley, the powerful Mikaerino-Taki Falls, is a true summer retreat with its cool air! Hukagari Gorge, where you can feel the negative ions of nature, is a must-visit spot in summer.
Location
Tazawako Tsubota, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-1113
Access
Approx. 15 min. from Kakunodate Stn. by "Yobunoru Kakunodate".
...Travel by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" = 3=3 Hukubari ravine → Kakunodate hot spring (15 min.)
11:00 Wash off the sweat from hiking at "Kakunodate Onsen" (hot spring)
Kakunodate Onsen is located near the Buke Yashiki Street. There is also a sauna. Let's sweat it out after hiking in Hodogari Canyon!
5 minutes from Kakunodate Station by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" (within walking distance from Buke Yashiki Dori)
Business Hours
11:00-15:00
Closed
None
Inquiry
TEL:0187-54-2155
13:00 Walk around downtown Kakunodate
Now that we are full, we will take a stroll along the Buke Yashiki Street and the city center. The Buke Yashiki Street is especially crowded with tourists during the cherry blossom festival in spring, when the weeping cherry trees are in full bloom, but it is a more relaxing and enjoyable experience during the fresh green season without worrying about people. Whenever a cool breeze blows, the fresh green weeping cherry blossoms sway in the wind, making it very pleasant. We also recommend taking a rickshaw for a comfortable ride around the Buke Yashiki Street!
The best in cosmopolitanism! Sakaiya" boasts of its whole fruit parfait
A fruit parfait store run by a fruit and vegetable store. The shop also offers shaved ice with whole fruits, available only in summer!
Location
92-81, Nakasugasawa, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-0368
Access
5 min. by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" from Buke Yashiki Dori (3 min. walk from Kakunodate Station)
Business Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
None
Inquiry
TEL: 0187-54-2367
Ando Brewery, a miso and soy sauce brewery that offers free tours of its warehouse.
This is a traditional brewery that produces miso and soy sauce. It is a traditional brewery that produces miso and soy sauce, etc. Visitors can tour the brewery for free and sample the dashi broth they are so proud of, and it is also a great place to take a break!
Location
27 Shimo-Shinmachi, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-0315
Access
5 minutes from Kakunodate Station by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" (within walking distance from Buke Yashiki Dori)
Business Hours
08:30-17:00
Closed
None
Inquiry
TEL:0187-53-2008
The most attractive shop on Buke Yashiki Dori! Akita Pudding Pavilion, which serves delicious pudding!
The orange POP store is the landmark. The most popular item is the Smooth Pudding! You may want to combine it with the seasonal pudding and bring it back as a souvenir!
Location
16 Yokomachi, Kakudate-cho, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-0323
Access
5 minutes from Kakunodate Station by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" (within walking distance from Buke Yashiki Dori)
Business Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
Closed only during the year-end and New Year holidays
Inquiry
tel: 0187-49-6233
Sakuramaru Coffee, a relaxing work & cafe with terrace seating
This is the perfect place for café time. There is also terrace seating, so why not take your time and enjoy a cold coffee and dessert?
Location
24-1, Walking Town, Kakunodate-cho, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-0332
Access
5 minutes from Kakunodate Station by "Yobunoru Kakunodate" (within walking distance from Buke Yashiki Dori)
Business Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
None
Inquiry
tel:0187-49-7339
16:15 Pick up your luggage at Enishi and see them off
Mr. Yoshimi and two Akita dogs seeing us off We went back to "Enishi" to pick up our luggage. This time, the owner Yoshimi-san, Soo-chan, and Fujiko saw me off at the right time!
We bought a lot of souvenirs and our luggage was heavy, so we took the "Yobunoru Kakunodate" to the station and had some fun!
・・・・Take the "Yobunoru Kakunodate" = 3=3 Enishi - Enishi - → Kakunodate station (5 min.)
The end of our workcation in Kakunodate is quickly approaching... It was such a great stay in Kakunodate that we want to come back again!
Impressions after working in Kakunodate
We told you about our 2 days and 1 night workcation. We had a fulfilling 2 days of lodging, nature, gourmet food, and souvenirs! Kakunodate in summer was cool and a great spot for a summer retreat.
In addition, the "Yobunoru Kakunodate" bus we used for transportation this time is ideal for a one-person trip. The fact that it is cheaper than the first ride in a cab is very attractive. Since I was traveling alone, "Yobunoru Kakunodate" is very convenient because I can make reservations online and use it at a reasonable rate. Why don't you take a Kakunodate vacation at "Yobuoru Kakunodate" referring to this itinerary?
Finally, here is an explanation of how to use the convenient Yobu-noru Kakunodate shared-ride transportation service, which was of great help to us on this trip.
How to use "Yobunoru Kakunodate
Reservations are easy!
Reservations can be made via smartphone (web) or phone (070-7051-6172). This article explains how to make reservations via the web!
(1) First of all, register as a member (free of charge) by entering the necessary information on the "TOHOKU MaaS" website below."TOHOKU MaaS" WEB site *Please access from your smart phone 2) Tap "Yobunoru Kakunodate" from "Useful Services" 3) Make a tentative reservation by entering the place of departure, place of arrival, desired boarding time, and number of passengers 4) Confirm the reservation details and tap "Confirm Reservation" ⇒ Reservation complete! Please take note of the reservation number displayed when you complete the reservation, and tell it to the driver when you board the bus. Please note that you may have to share the ride with other passengers during the ride, so the ride time and arrival time may be different."Yobunoru Kakunodate" WEB site *Please access from your smart phone ←Kakunodate Station "Yobunoru Kakunodate" boarding place / Smooth if you make a reservation in the Shinkansen
Payment Method
Payment by electronic ticket
1) Tap "Buy Tickets" -> "Yobunoru Kakunodate" on the "TOHOKU MaaS" website where you have registered as a member 2) Tap "Proceed to Ticket Purchase" 3) Select the number of tickets (for up to 8 people) ※Please purchase tickets for each ride since you cannot purchase tickets for multiple rides at one time. ④Select the payment method (credit card or mobile Suica) ⇒Purchase confirmed! Tap the "Use Ticket" button and show the screen to the driver when you board the bus.
Payment in the train
Please pay with your Suica or cash.
What a surprise! A special all-you-can-ride ticket will also be available from August 2!
If you ride many times, this is by far the best deal! This is a limited edition product of "TOHOKU MaaS"! You can ride as many times as you want without worrying about the fare, so you can use it even for short trips.
・Yobuoru Kakunodate 1-day unlimited ride ticket 800 yen (including tax) ・Yobuoru Kakunodate 2-day unlimited ride ticket 1,400 yen (including tax) ・Yobuoru Kakunodate 24-hour unlimited ride ticket 1,100 yen (including tax)
*The amounts are the same for adults and children. *Please refer to the "TOHOKU MaaS" website for details. *This ticket cannot be used when departing from or arriving at Hodogari Gorge (or Hodogari Gorge Parking Lot No. 2 during the busy autumn season). A fee of ³,000 (tax included) per person will be charged for tours departing from and arriving at Hodogari Gorge.
The contents and services in this article are subject to change.