Travel / Tourism Spots in Akita Area
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- Kubota Castle Ruins
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3.5169 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Akitashi Senshukouen 1-39
- This is a paid-entry ruins facility in Akita City Senshu Park. The four-story building has a museum on the first and second floors exhibiting materials and movies related to the Akita fief's Satake clan. The upper floor has an observation deck with views of Akita City's lovely scenery. It's a popular spot for those looking to get closer to area history and culture.
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It was a pity that when we visited the castle, it’s a cloudy and rainy and therefore, everywhere was dark. But looking at the snow scene, it looked really nice. After visiting multiple castles here...
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- Akita Folk Art Tradition Museum (Neburi-nagashi Museum)
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4.0148 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Akitashi Omachi 1-3-30
- Located in 1 Chome Omachi, Akita City, this historical resources museum has exhibits on Akita’s cultural arts, particularly the kanto lanterns used in the Akita Kanto Festival. It features a practice room and a conference room, and in summer, there is an event featuring performances of cultural arts. There is also a spot for actually getting acquainted with the kanto lanterns.
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This shows an outsider like myself how the festival is held and what is involved by those participating.
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- Oyasukyo Daifunto
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4.588 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Yuzawashi Minase Aratokoro
- Oyasukyo is a famous spot in Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Located in a valley at 60 meter elevation, this hot spring is set apart by the boiling water and steam bubbling forth from bare rock. With its well-maintained trails, you can get a close look at the layers of bedrock holding back intense natural heat, with cracks letting out clouds of steam and hot water. It's also famous for its fall leaf viewing, and its popular sightseeing spot equipped with parking areas.
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We visited Oyasukyo Daifunto in July 2016 when exploring the Yokote area with our two young sons (age nearly 2 & nearly 4). This is a spectacular slice of nature and was lovely when we went in...
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- Akita City Akarenga Red Brick Folk Museum
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4.0112 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Akitashi Omachi 3-3-21
- This is a museum of local history in Omachi Town, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, arranged in three buildings including the former Akita Bank headquarters “Red Brick House” constructed in 1912. Traditional craft items from Akita City are exhibited in the red brick building, designated as an important cultural property of Japan. Concerts are held annually in the magnificent atrium hall. The new building has memorial rooms for Akita-born woodblock print artist Katsuhira Tokushi and national treasure hammer artist Sekiya Shiro, as well as exhibitions relating to Akita’s history, folklore and art.
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This is a beautiful example of a building from the period; there are exhibits of local artists. One woodworking other a painter.
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- Hakka Pass Viewing Platform
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4.091 Reviews
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- Akita Pref. Kadunogunkosakamachi Towadako Shipping pass
- A viewing platform located along the Hakka Pass 631 meters above sea level. One of the best viewing platforms in the Lake Towada area, visitors can enjoy picturesque scenery, including of course the magnificent lake as well as Mt. Ohanabe in the Towada caldera and the Hakko Mountain Range. The site also has toilets and a souvenir shop, making it the perfect place to stop for a rest in the middle of a drive.
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Worth visiting though in Western parlance it would be more helpful to refer to it as an Observation Point
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- Roadside Station Kazuno Antler
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3.560 Reviews
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- Akita Kazuno-shi Hanawa Shindenmachi 11-4
- A roadside station located in the almost exact center of the northernmost three prefectures of the Tohoku region. The facility has a restaurant serving kiritanpo toasted mashed rice skewers and other local dishes, a cafeteria serving set meals, and a soba noodle stall, as well as a shop selling local specialty products and a farm fresh shop selling local agricultural products. Classes on making kiritanpo, yosegi-zaiku wood marquetry, and other local dishes and crafts are held here, as well. There’s an exhibit displaying some of the gorgeous floats used in the Hanawabayashi festival, and tourist information is also provided here.
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ロの字型の建物で、中庭を囲んでお土産物屋さんやレストランなどが並んでいます。 産直品を売るいちばコーナーでは名物のバター餅や野菜、果物とその加工品など手ごろなお値段で売っていました。 きりたんぽ発祥の地だそうで、きりたんぽづくりの体験もできるようです。
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- Roadside Station Kisakata Nemu no Oka
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4.027 Reviews
- Transportation
- Akita Pref. Nikahoshi Kisakatamachi Oshiokoshi 73-1
- Located along National Route 7, this is among the largest roadside stations in the Tohoku area. In addition to the local product hall and restaurant, there is a day-trip hot spring and the Ashihotto foot bath, and many other travel facilities. And not only is there an observation deck on the sixth floor, there's an observation hot spring on the fourth, Chokai no Yu, with a view from the baths of the Sea of Japan year round. There's a banquet hall for large groups, making it a big draw for tour groups.
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秋田県にかほ市象潟。国道7号線沿いにある道の駅です。駐車場はかなり広いですが、シーズン期にはかなり混雑します。 メインの建物の階上に日帰り温泉があります。かなり濃厚な湯です。
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- Roadside Station Tenno / Tenno Green Land
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4.049 Reviews
- Transportation
- Akita Pref. Katagamishi Tennou Egawakamiyachi 109-2
- Roadside Station Tenno/Tenno Green Land is full of tourist and shopping facilities. From the symbol of the area, Tenno Sky Tower, to farm-direct sales and a natural onsen, there's something for the whole family. There is a tourist information office, as well as the Lagoon People's Exhibition, featuring displays about Hachiro Lagoon. Displays include fishing equipment used before its reclamation, pictures of the area drawn by Edo period travel writer Sugae Masumi, and more.
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ここに立ち寄る前に道の駅あきた港にも立ち寄り展望台からの景色を見てきましたが、この道に駅にも展望台が、ありますので、寄らせていただきました。 展望台からは男鹿半島も見え、寒風山も見えます。 あきたの道の駅は他県と比べても豪華な建物が多いですね!
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- Kakunodate Kabazaiku Denshokan
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4.072 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachishimochou 10-1
- This is a tourist facility in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, established to promote the traditional Kakunodate craft of “Kabazaiku” (cherry bark art) which began as the craftwork of lower-grade samurai. Kabazaiku is characterized by the brilliant, deep coloring it gets from the bark of the mountain cherry tree, and is often used for making tea utensils and accessories. Inside the building Kabazaiku, handicraft, cultural and historical materials are on display, and the Kabazaiku creation demonstration corner is particularly popular. The building itself, made in the old Kakunodate architectural style, is a sight to see.
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This Museum has an interesting collection which will enhance your knowledge of life and early industry in the Kakunodate district. During our visit there were also exhibitors of local crafts with...
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- Roadside Station Iwaki (Shimashiki Fishing Port Park Iwaki Island Park)
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4.039 Reviews
- Transportation
- Akita Pref. Yurihonjoushi Iwakiuchimichikawa Shintsurugata 192-43
- This roadside station is along National Route 7. The restaurant and Iwaki Onsen Minato no Yu offer views of the Sea of Japan with your meal and bath, and are popular with tourists and locals alike. The low-brow cuisine Honjo Ham Fry Burger is a popular dish you can only get here! This spot is famous for views of the sunset over the Sea of Japan.
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道路沿いから見ても何やら広そうな施設だったが、駐車場が車やバイクでいっぱいで流行っている?!というのも、温泉施設やオートキャンプ場があるから?私たちは小腹が空いたので立ち寄ったのだが、息子が“ハムカツバーガー”、私は“塩バニラソフト”をいただいたのだが、どちらもまあまあイケます。そして、建物の裏側へ行ってみると・・・何と、目の前が日本海!!天気の良い日だったので、外で食べている人もいて、いい感じ...
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- Oga General Tourist Information Center
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4.053 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Ogashi Funakoshi Ikkou 207-219
- One cannot miss this tourism spot at the entrance to the Oga Pennisula where two 15-meter high giant statues of Namahage, local ogres, are guarding its entrance. In addition to personalized tourism information from the staff, pamphlets of each area of the site are also available. A computer is also set up at the computer corner for instant information retrieval about the Oga area, while a video presentation of local events and tourist sites is also continuously playing on a screen to inform the visitors about the area. There are local specialty items for sale, and one can stop and enjoy a light meal at the cafe, or visit the outdoor stage and flower garden.
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The Oga Tourist Information Center has two huge statues of the Namahage Ogres. They are the famous ogres of Akita Prefecture which are 15 meters tall. All around the region, you will also find...
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- Yokote Fureai Center Kamakura Hall
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4.055 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Yokoteshi Chuoumachi 8-12
- This is a general purpose facility next to Yokote City Office in Chuo Town, Yokote City. There are a local specialty shop and concert hall inside. They have displays on Yokote traditional kamakura igloo making, and in the kamakura room there's a real Yokote snow-made kamakura igloo on display year-round.
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This museum is very small, but a great opportunity to experience the Kamakura if you are not in the season. The people at the reception door was very friendly.
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- Rest Village Nyuto Onsenkyo
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4.034 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Tazawakobonai Komagatake 2-1
- Rest Village Nyuto Onsenkyo offers a taste of Akita home style cooking in the midst of a wide beech forest. It offers a wide variety of activities to try while enjoying the changing beauty of the seasons. Come experience truly memorable nature with one of the many memorable activities, including Akita Komagatake nature observation climbing in Akita Komagatake mountains, star and moon watching with astronomical telescopes, making a flower vase from Akita cedar or other wood as well as beech forest walking, and more. They also have hot spring baths with two different water types.
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乳頭温泉は標高が高いので、秋田空港に着いた時は雪見風呂はできないと思いきや、休暇村の少し出前で景色が一変。ぶなの森が一面の雪景色でした。露天風呂でさらさらと降りしきる粉雪を見上げながら、暖かい温泉を堪能しました。ホテルを拠点に近くの秘湯温泉を立ち寄り湯で楽しめます。休暇村はコロナ対策もばっちりで、ビュッフェは各テーブルにビニール手袋が配られ、使用後のテーブルはスタッフの皆さんがこまめに消毒、安心し...
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- Ando Miso Soy Sauce Brewery
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4.567 Reviews
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachishimoshinmachi 27
- The former miso and soy sauce brewery was founded in 1853. The brick storehouse, built in the middle of the Meiji period, gives an atmosphere of long ago. You can enter the building and view the fusuma (sliding doors), hand-painted by Nishimiya Reiwa, free of charge. In the black plastered warehouse once used for storage, you can taste miso soup and pickles. You should definitely try the additive-free, naturally produced goods.
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You see many grain storage buildings, non combustible, throughout Japan, but this one really catches you attention. It is on the opposite end of town from the samurai houses.
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- Roadside Station Kyowa
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3.539 Reviews
- Transportation
- Akita Pref. Daisenshi Kyouwarakawa Nitta Table 15-2
- This roadside station is along National Route 46. The direct sales center offers farm products brought fresh every morning. The Iseki Togei no Sato offers pottery classes. And since this is the only rest station on National Route 46, it is popular with long-distance drivers and has a large parking area.
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森に囲まれて広々とした道の駅、中で食べても良いのですが天気の良い日はテークアウトして外でアイスをいただく方が気持ちよくて良いですね。 店内もかなり広いです。売店の奥にはひっそりとジビエが売っていますが珍しいお肉が多く思わず目に留まり買ってみました。
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- Kosaka Mining Office
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4.048 Reviews
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Kadunogunkosakamachi Kosakakouzan Furudate 48-2
- This is a renaissance style sightseeing facility in Kosaka-machi, Kazuno County, Akita Prefecture. Once used as the offices for the Kosaka Mine, it was moved and remodeled in 2001. Inside, there are displays of materials from the Kosaka Mine, as well as the Modern Dress Hall, where you can rent dresses and have pictures taken. The building has been designated a National Important Cultural Property and attracts a lot of visitors.
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This old mine office in Kosaka which belong to mining company called DOWA the dedicate to the town to develop to be Kosaka Mine Museum is very beautiful with structure itself. Inside the building...
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- Roadside Station Kosaka Nanataki
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4.028 Reviews
- Transportation
- Akita Pref. Kadunogunkosakamachi Uwamuki Fujiwara 35-3
- This roadside station is along Akita Prefectural Route 2 Odate Towada-ko Line. It's fully equipped with restaurants, direct sales areas, large restrooms and a rest station. It's near the Manma Land direct sales facility for local brand Momobuta pork, and convenient to one of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls, Nanataki. The restaurant and direct sales area are closed from around November to the beginning of April.
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初めていきました。自然豊かな環境の中にたたずんでおり、また、十和田湖に近く旅の途中によるには最適です。矢立峠から入ってきましたが途中の経路も景色がよく楽しいドライブで今度は青森側から入ってみたいとおもいました。
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- Roadside Station Nakasen
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4.017 Reviews
- Transportation
- Akita Pref. Daisenshi Nagano Takabatake 95-1
- This Roadside Station is along National Route 105 in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. At the direct sales center Fresh Vegetables Donban, you can buy fresh picked vegetables daily. The shop and restaurant sell goods made with local specialty Tochucha tea and dishes made with Tochu pork. With a rest room and information center, it's popular with locals and tourists alike.
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田沢湖から、レンタカーを借りて昼をいただきました。 地元産の野菜や花直販、はちみつ、レ ストランも有って便利です。 地元酒蔵が経営する食堂も、美味しかったです。 ついでに、酒蔵に行って見学しました。 外国人の職員さんが英語で案内していたのは、びっくりしました。 酒蔵見学は、なかなか出来ないので、ラッキーな時間(無料・予約お薦め)でした。
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- Lake Tazawa
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- Senboku City Akita Prefecture Tazawako
- With a maximum depth of 423.4 meters, Lake Tazawa is Japan’s deepest lake. The beautiful, sparkling indigo blue waters have been named one of Japan’s 100 Best sights. This area is home to the legend of Princess Tatsuko, and there is a gold statue of her by Yasutake Funakoshi on the shore.
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- Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence Area)
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- Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachiomotemachikamichou - Higashi Matsubori
- This samurai district was the result of large scale urban planning by Lord Ashina at the beginning of the Edo period, in 1620. Designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, there are still a number of samurai houses preserved, including the Aoyagi house. The area is also famed for cherry blossoms, with weeping cherry and other different cherry trees than Yoshino lining the streets. The Kakunodate Sakura festival is held every year from April 20 to May 5.
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Famed for its sake and samurai, Akita prefecture offers quintessential Japanese culture in a non-touristy setting. Alongside the celebrated rice paddies and historical sites of the region lies dramatic natural scenery in the form of the rugged coastline of the Oga Peninsula and the Dakigaeri Gorge, best visited in autumn, when the leaves begin to change color.
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