2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Akita and Southern Hokkaido

2-night, 3-day sample itinerary around Akita and Southern Hokkaido

Enjoy traditional culture and hot springs in Akita prefecture on the first day, mingle with the local people in the southern Hokkaido area on the second day, and followed by sightseeing in Hakodate on the third day. This route allows you to fully enjoy Akita and southern Hokkaido.

Sample Itinerary

  • DAY1
  • DAY2
  • DAY3
Akita Station → Sightseeing in Akita → Kakunodate Station → Sightseeing in Kakunodate → Tazawako Station → Nyuto Onsen
Tazawako Station → Morioka Station → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station → Sightseeing in Shikabe → Sightseeing in Onuma Quasi-National Park
Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Observation Deck → Hakodate Station → Sightseeing in Hakodate → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

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Akita Station

Sightseeing in Akita

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The Akita Traditional Folk Art Museum exhibits items of interest on the Kanto Festival, the biggest festival in Akita, as well as other folk events. At Akita Dog Station, visitors can interact with the Akita-inu, a dog breed named after this area.

About 15 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station.

Akita Traditional Folk Art Museum (Neburi Nagashi Museum)

Basic Information
Address
1-3-30, Omachi, Akita, Akita
TEL
018-866-7091
URL
https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/see/akita-city-folklore-and-performing-arts-center

About 10 minutes on foot.

Akita Dog Station

Basic Information
Address
1-4-1, Nakadori, Akita, Akita (Area Nakaichi 1F)
TEL
018-807-2535 (ONE FOR AKITA)
URL
* Reference
https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/

About 5 minutes on foot.

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Akita Station

About 45 minutes by Shinkansen.

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Kakunodate Station

Sightseeing in Kakunodate

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With a thick grove and massive residences, even now Kakunodate maintains an atmosphere of the feudal government era. The Little Kyoto in Tohoku has a traditional sort of feel, as its name suggests. It is also known as a good cherry blossom viewing spot.

Kakunodate Samurai Residences

Basic Information
Address
Kakunodatemachi, Senboku, Akita
TEL
URL
https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/

About 15 minutes by JR Tazawako Line

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Tazawako Station

About 50 minutes by local bus.

Nyuto Onsenkyo

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Nyuto Onsenkyo is the group of seven hot springs scattered on the foot of Mt. Nyuto. Each spring has its own feel to it, and visitors can use the pass called "Yumeguri-cho" to try all 7 hot springs.

Nyuto Onsenkyo

Basic Information
Address
Tazawako, Senboku, Akita
TEL
URL
http://ryokan.glocal-promotion.com/

Nyuto Onsen (overnight stay)

About 50 minutes by local bus

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Tazawako Station

About 35 minutes by JR Tazawako Line.

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Morioka Station

About 1 hour and 50 minutes by Shinkansen.

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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

About 35 minutes by rental car.

Sightseeing in Shikabe

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Shikabe is a neighbouring town of Hakodate. The natural hot spring fountain seen at the roadside station is a rare sight in Japan. The wives of local fishermen here offer cooking classes for making local homemade dishes.

Roadside Station Shikabe Geyser Park

Basic Information
Address
18-1, Shikabe, Shikabecho, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido
TEL
01372-7-5655
URL
https://en.visit-hokkaido2.jp/travelPlanner/details.php?code=6203005000173

Hama-no-Kasan local cooking experience

Basic Information
Address
18-1, Shikabe, Shikabecho, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido
TEL
01372-7-5655 (Roadside Station Shikabe Geyser Park) ※Please reserve at least one week in advance.
URL
https://en.visit-hokkaido2.jp/travelPlanner/details.php?code=6203005000173

About 25 minutes by rental car.

Onuma Quasi-National Park

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The Quasi-National Park is located on the foot of Mt. Komagatake. There are lakes, marshes, and a vast forest in the area. People can enjoy various activities throughout the year, such as canoeing in summer, or smelt fishing in winter.

Onuma Quasi-National Park

Basic Information
Address
Nanaecho, Kameda-gun, Hokkaido
TEL
0138-67-3020 (Nanae Onuma International Tourism and Convention Association)
URL
http://onumakouen.com/en/

Onuma Quasi-National Park (overnight stay)

About 30 minutes by rental car.

Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Observation Deck

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The panoramic observaton deck sits at an elevation of 560m. It has a great view of the Tsugaru Strait, Mt. Hakodate, Onuma, and Mt. Komagatake. The railway viaduct of the Hokkaido Shinkansen is said to resemble a huge arc with a radius of curvature of 3,000m.

Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Observation Deck

Basic Information
Address
174, Murayama, Hokuto, Hokkaido
TEL
URL
* Reference
https://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/

About 20 minutes by rental car.

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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

About 15 minutes via Hakodate Liner.

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Hakodate Station

Sightseeing in Hakodate

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Hakodate opened its port in 1859, and adopted western culture instantaneously. As a result, its streetscape is modern, and with a familiar sense of nostalgia at the same time. Hakodate is a popular tourist destination famous for its fresh seafood.

Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

Basic Information
Address
14-12, Suehiro-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
TEL
0138-27-5530
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/shopping-spot/kanemori-red-brick-warehouse-stores

About 10 minutes on foot

Motomachi area

Basic Information
Address
Motomachi, Hakodate
TEL
URL
https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/historic-building/motomachi-tourist-information-center

About 5 minutes on foot, about 10 minutes from the tram station Suehirocho.

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Hakodate Station

About 20 minutes via Hakodate Liner from Hakodate Station.

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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Recommended Dishes

Kiritanpo Nabe (Akita)
Akita-style pounded rice stew

* Reference
https://stayakita.com/

Shikabe-no-Tarako (Shikabe)
Pollock roe from Shikabe

* Reference
https://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/