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2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Aomori and Southern Hokkaido
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2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Iwate and Southern Hokkaido
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2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Akita and Southern Hokkaido
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3-night, 4-day sample itinerary around Aomori, and Southern and Central Hokkaido.
A trip to get in touch with nature and local culture.
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3-night, 4-day sample itinerary around Southern Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.
A trip with many sightseeing trains and other local trains.
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3-night, 4-day sample itinerary around Southern Hokkaido, Aomori, and Akita.
A trip to learn about the history and culture of southern Hokkaido and northern Tohoku.
Akita
Akita Prefecture is located next to the Sea of Japan in the Tohoku area. The view of the nature here greatly differs with every season. It is a beautiful land blessed with great hot springs, a rich food culture, nature and tradition.
Akita
Festivals
Oga Peninsula
Local Cuisine
Hot Springs
Seasonal Events
Journey by Rail
Sightseeing in Akita City
Sightseeing in Kakunodate
Sightseeing in Odate
Festivals
The summer tradition of Akita
One of the three great festivals in Tohoku, the Akita Kanto Festival has a long history spanning over 270 years, and has been registered as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The 10,000 lanterns, symbolizing ears of rice, light up the night sky, bringing awe to those to see it.
Kanto Festival
(Akita)
- Access
- Central Akita. (Closest station: JR Akita)
- Memo
- Venue: Downtown Akita, Akita
Period : Early August - URL
- http://www.kantou.gr.jp/english/index.htm
Oga Peninsula
Experience stunning views and the culture of Oga.
Oga City is located on the Oga Peninsula that runs out to the Sea of Japan. Its unique culture includes the "Namahage", a folk event recognized as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, fresh seafood, and a magnificent view of the sea.
Hachibodai Observatory
(Oga)
- Address
- Shioya, Togahama, Oga, Akita
- Access
- About 40 minutes by car from JR Oga Station.
- URL
- https://oganavi.com/en/spot/71/
Namahage Museum
(Oga)
- Address
- Mizukuisawa, Kitaura Shinzan, Oga, Akita
- Tel
- 0185-22-5050
- Access
- About 35 minutes by shared taxi from JR Oga Station.
- URL
- https://oganavi.com/en/spot/47/
Roadside Station Oga Namahage-no-Sato Ogare
(Oga)
- Address
- 1-19, Shinhamacho, Funagawa, Funagawaminato, Oga, Akita
- Tel
- 0185-47-7515
- Access
- About 3 minutes on foot from JR Oga Station.
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Oga Aquarium GAO
(Oga)
- Address
- Togashiohama, Oga, Akita
- Tel
- 0185-32-2221
- Access
- About 70 minutes by bus from JR Oga Station.
- URL
- https://oganavi.com/en/spot/33/
Local Cuisine
The specialties of Akita
Blessed with products coming from the sea and mountains, Akita Prefecture has a lot of local cuisines. In particular, the hot pot dishes made with local ingredients, and the Hinai chicken, one of the top three chicken brands of Japan, are worth trying.
Kiritanpo Hot Pot
- Address
- Varies by shop.
- Tel
- Varies by shop.
- Access
- Varies by shop.
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Shottsuru Hot Pot
- Address
- Varies by shop
- Tel
- Varies by shop
- Access
- Varies by shop
- URL
- https://www.tohokukanko.jp/en/dining/detail_31.html
Hinai Chicken
- Address
- Varies by shop
- Tel
- Varies by shop
- Access
- Varies by shop
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Iburigakko
- Address
- Varies by shop
- Tel
- Varies by shop
- Access
- Varies by shop
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Hot Springs
Age-old hot springs and lesser-known hot springs surrounded by nature.
Akita Prefecture has various kinds of hot springs. Nyuto Onsenkyo is a secluded hot spring hidden deep in the forest. Oga Onsenkyo, located on Oga Peninsula is an age-old hot spring with a long history.
Nyuto Onsenkyo
(Senboku)
- Address
- Tazawako, Senboku, Akita
- Access
- About 45 minutes by bus from JR Tazawako Station.
- URL
- http://ryokan.glocal-promotion.com/
Oga Onsenkyo
(Oga)
- Address
- Oga, Akita
- Access
- About 60 minutes by shared taxi from JR Oga Station.
- URL
- * Reference
https://oganavi.com/en/
Seasonal Events
Appreciating the four seasons
Akita receives a lot of snow in winter. Each of the four seasons brings about an entirely different impression. There are a lot of seasonal events, including one of Japan's best fireworks festival, and a snow festival that has been passed down since the Edo period.
Yokote Snow Festival
(Yokote)
- Access
- Varies by venue. (Nearest station is JR Yokote)
- Memo
- Venue: Downtown Yokote, Akita
Period: Mid-February - URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Omagari National Fireworks Competition
(Omagari Fireworks)
(Daisen)
- Access
- About 30 minutes on foot from JR Akita Shinkansen Omagari Station
- Memo
- Venue: The special event site on the bank of Omonogawa River, Omagari, Akita. (Between Omagari-Hanabi-Ohashi Bridge and Himekami Bridge.)
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Journey by Rail
Enjoying the scenery of Akita from the trains
Akita has local railways and resort trains that run through the natural beautiful scenery. Passengers can enjoy the view of the gorge and the Sea of Japan, participate in events held on board the train, and also try some tasty food along the way.
Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo
(Akita Nairiku Railway)
- Tel
- 0186-82-3231
- Memo
- Service Area: Kakunodate Station - Takanosu Station
- URL
- https://www.akita-nairiku.com/en/
Resort Shirakami
(Gono Line)
- Tel
- 050-2016-1600 (JR-East Information Center)
- Memo
- Service Area: JR Aomori Station - JR Akita Station
- URL
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/shirakami.html
Sightseeing in Akita City
The capital of the Prefecture
Akita City is located in the middle of the coastal area of Akita Prefecture, blessed with abundant seafood and mountain products. It also has a great sake brewery that is popular among sake lovers. The Kanto Festival is considered one of the three great festivals in the Tohoku area.
Akita Traditional Folk Art Museum
(Neburi Nagashi Museum)
(Akita)
- Address
- 1-3-30, Omachi, Akita, Akita
- Tel
- 018-866-7091
- Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from Akita Station.
- URL
- https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/see/akita-city-folklore-and-performing-arts-center
Akita Cultural and Industrial Facility Matsushita
(Akita Maiko Theater)
(Akita)
- Address
- 1-3, Senshu Koen, Akita, Akita
- Tel
- 018-827-3241
- Access
- About 12 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station.
- URL
- https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/pickup/%e4%bc%9a%e3%81%88%e3%82%8b%e7%a7%8b%e7%94%b0%e7%be%8e%e4%ba%ba%e3%80%8c%e3%81%82%e3%81%8d%e3%81%9f%e8%88%9e%e5%a6%93%e3%80%8d
Akita Dog Station
(Akita)
- Address
- 1-4-1, Nakadori, Akita, Akita (Area Nakaichi 1F)
- Tel
- 018-807-2535 (ONE FOR AKITA)
- Access
- 5 minutes on foot from Akita Station.
- URL
- * Reference
https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/
Sightseeing in Kakunodate
The Little Kyoto of the Tohoku area
Kakunodate is called Little Kyoto, because of its beautiful streets lined with samurai manors and warehouses built in the Edo period. Each season brings with it a different charm, in particular the views of the cherry blossoms, the fall leaves, and the snow.
Ishiguro Samurai Manor
(Kakunodate)
- Address
- 1, Shimocho, Omotemachi, Kakunodatemachi, Senboku, Akita
- Tel
- 0187-55-1496
- Access
- About 25 minutes on foot from JR Kakunodate Station
- URL
- https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/
Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
(Kakunodate)
- Address
- 3, Shimocho, Omotemachi, Kakunodatemachi, Senboku, Akita
- Tel
- 0187-54-3257
- Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kakunodate Station
- URL
- https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/
Ando Jozo Brewery Main Shop
(Kakunodate)
- Address
- 27, Shimo Shinmachi, Kakunodatemachi, Senboku, Akita
- Tel
- 0187-53-2008
- Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kakunodate Station.
- URL
- https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/
Akita Kakunodate Nishinomiya House
(Kakunodate)
- Address
- 11-1, Tamachi Kamicho, Kakunodatemachi, Senboku, Akita
- Tel
- 0187-52-2438
- Access
- About 8 minutes on foot from JR Kakunodate Station.
- URL
- https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/
Sightseeing in Odate
The birthplace of the Akita dog.
A city located in northern Akita Prefecture, Odate City is the birthplace of the canine breed called the Akita-inu. Here you can interact with Akita dogs and enjoy the delicious food of Odate.
Akitainu Visitor Center
- Address
- 1-13-1, Onaricho, Odate, Akita
- Tel
- 0186-59-4649
- Access
- About 2 minutes on foot from JR Odate Station
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/
Torimeshi Bento
(lunch box)
- Address
- Varies by shop.
- Access
- Varies by shop.
- URL
- * Reference
https://stayakita.com/