[From Oct. 2018] 8-hour Charter Taxi Plan: Autumn Leaf Viewing & Sightseeing at Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa & Nyuto Onsen (Round-trip from Morioka Station)

1. Enjoy seeing the black-wooden-fenced samurai residences and beautiful autumn leaves of Kakunodate, and be entranced by the majestic blue of Japan’s deepest lake, Lake Tazawa, in a stunning contrast with vividly colored leaves.
2. Also stop by Dakigaeri Valley, a beautiful location only reachable by taxi or automobile, flanked by virgin forests on both sides, and featuring waterfalls and brilliant blue streams. A renowned spot for viewing the tint of autumn foliage.
3. This plan visits Nyuto Onsen, a charming hot spring village with secluded hot springs nestled in the mountains, so participants can enjoy soaking in open-air hot spring baths and savor a delicious meal. (Bathing and meal charges are not included in the tour booking charge.)

08:50 –
Meet at Morioka Station 2F South Gate
Please arrive by 8:50.
The taxi will depart at 9:00.
This is an unguided plan, so please go to the meeting location on your own. At reception, please show a printed copy of the reservation confirmation sheet or a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail. Those who forget to bring it may be unable to participate.
The driver will be waiting for participants holding a placard with the Sunrise Tours logo. Drivers speak Japanese only.
This plan uses a charter taxi. The type of vehicle depends on the number of participants: compact (capacity: 2~3), van (capacity: 8). The vehicle type cannot be selected. Children under age 1 cannot participate on this tour.
10:30 – 12:00
Nyuto Onsen (free time for sightseeing and lunch) (90 min)
Enjoy free time walking around Nyuto Onsen, a charming hot spring village with secluded hot springs nestled in the mountains.
Surrounded by the clean, crisp air of the pristine beech forest, soak in relaxing hot springs brimming with underground water at a day-trip open-air bathing spa, and savor a delectable meal.

About Nyuto Onsen:
A hot spring village, Nyuto Onsenkyo is home to 7 bathing facilities, all of which can accommodate customers on day trips.
There are some facilities that are closed depending on the day, so please make sure to check in advance. The minimum bathing charge costs around JPY 600. Towels can also be purchased on site.
FB: @nyutoonsen
Website: http://ryokan.glocal-promotion.com/ (English)

About Lunch:
Meals are available at Tsurunoyu, Taenoyu, and Kyukamura.
Tsurunoyu Website: http://www.tsurunoyu.com/english.html (English)
Taenoyu Website: http://www.taenoyu.com/ (Japanese)
Kyukamura Nyuto-Onsenkyo Website: http://www.qkamura.or.jp/nyuto/ (Japanese)

Admission fees, bathing charges and lunch charges are not included in the tour booking charge. Please pay as necessary at location.
12:45 – 13:45
Dakigaeri Valley (free time sightseeing) (60 min)
Dakigaeri Valley
This beautiful location is flanked by virgin forests on both sides, and features waterfalls and brilliant blue streams. A renowned spot for viewing the tint of autumn foliage.
Visitors will find a walking path maintained along the valley, allowing for easy access to see the rock formations, river rapids, and waterfalls of varying sizes. Enjoy the magnificent view from Kami-no-iwa Bridge, which is visible upon arriving at the valley.
14:00 – 15:00
Kakunodate Samurai District (free time sightseeing) (60 min)
Kakunodate Samurai District
The buildings in this area are lined with black wooden fences, and have been designated as an Important Traditional Building Preservation District of Japan. The zoning which separated the samurai class from other residents remains mostly unchanged here, and the large number of preserved samurai residences makes this a popular sightseeing spot. Enjoy seeing black-wooden-fenced samurai residences and beautiful autumn leaves.

Admission fees, bathing charges and lunch charges are not included in the tour booking charge. Please pay as necessary at location.
15:30 –
Lake Tazawa (drive-by)
Lake Tazawa
The deepest lake in the country, and the 19th largest lake or marsh by surface area in Japan. This picturesque area is a designated prefectural natural park, and one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. From the window, see the majestic blue of Japan’s deepest lake, Lake Tazawa, in a stunning contrast with vividly colored leaves.
– 16:30
Drop-off at Tsunagi Onsen, Tour ends
Tour Ends
– 17:00
Drop-off at Morioka Station, Tour ends
Tour Ends

1. Conducting Company: Hinoya Taxi
Address: 1-8-18 Chuodori, Morioka-shi, Iwate Prefecture

2. Depending on operational circumstances, certain tour dates may be cancelled, or tour operation may cease entirely.

3. This is an unguided plan, so please make your own way directly to the meeting location. At reception, please show a printed copy of the reservation confirmation sheet or a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail. Those who forget to bring it may be unable to participate.

4. The driver will be waiting for participants holding a placard with the Sunrise Tours logo. Drivers speak Japanese only.

5. The tour departure or arrival times may be delayed or tour route changed due to traffic conditions, weather or other factors, so please allow enough time to transfer to the next train and/or flight after the tour.

6. This plan uses a charter taxi. The type of vehicle depends on the number of participants: compact (capacity: 2~3), van (capacity: 8). The vehicle type cannot be selected. Children under age 1 cannot participate on this tour.

7. Coloring of leaves at places noted in the itinerary depend on the type of flora, weather conditions, etc., and the peak viewing period may vary for each. The tour will still be held if colored leaves can be seen at only some tour itinerary location(s), or if alternative locations can be visited. If tour operation is confirmed but a customer cancels due to personal circumstances, the standard cancellation fees will apply.

8. Admission fees, bathing charges and lunch charges are not included in the tour booking charge. Please pay as necessary at location.