Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Central Akita / Oga Peninsula Area

  • Oga Aquarium GAO
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    4.0
    129 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Ogashi Togashiohama
    An aquarium overlooking the Sea of Japan in Togashiohama, Oga City, Akita Prefecture which was remodeled and reopened in 2004. Visited by large numbers of tourists, the aquarium was also used for filming in the movie “Tsuribaka Nisshi.” The impressive Giant Sea of Oga Aquarium exhibit recreates the ocean off Oga and houses some 2,000 living creatures spanning 40 species. Visitors can also come in contact with real sea creatures at the aquarium’s Touch Pool and watch the aquarium’s popular polar bears as they romp and play. The aquarium also has a restaurant where you can eat while gazing out over the sea.

    Getting there is not easy, we took a train to Hadachi Station from Akita Station. First to Nahamage Muesum, followed by the aquarium. Hadachi is one stop before Oga Station, it is closer to the road...

  • Akigin Omorin no Mori, Akita City Omoriyama Zoo
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    4.5
    65 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Akitashi Hamada Katabata 154
    The Omoriyama Zoo opened in 1973 and is approximately 8.8 hectares in size. The zoo has a characteristic terrain being surrounded by various trees and plants, and has a spring water lake called “Shiohikigata” in the center. There are 97 kinds of animals kept in the zoo and it takes approximately 90 minutes to leisurely walk around seeing them. There is also a visitor center, snack corner, the “Asove Forest” with large playground equipment, and an observation platform as well as Omoriyama Amusement Park “Aniba.” It is approximately 15 minutes from Akita Minami Interchange on the Akita Expressway.

    Cant beat the price! Sure, the zoo doesnt necessarily have the most impressive collection of animals, but you sure get lots of value for the money!

  • Polder Museum of Ogata-Mura
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Minamiakitagunogatamura Nishi 5-2
    This museum is in Ogata-Mura, Minami Akita County, Akita Prefecture. It offers exhibitions on Hachiro Lagoon reclamation, Ogata agriculture and more, with dioramas and multi-screen systems. There are also regular activities and events such as the Handicraft Classes and Nature Observation Meetings. It's often used as a communication and exchange center for local students.

    Oogata Village is a large village created on reclaimed land. Hachirougata was the second largest lake in Japan after Lake Biwa but now only one eighth remains after land reclamation of roughly two...

  • Akita Prefectural Museum
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    4.0
    19 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Akitashi Kanashiniozaki Ushiroyama 52
    This is a free museum in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. It exhibits all kinds of materials related to Akita history and folk crafts. In the Hands-on Experience Room, there are regular activities like Japanese Paper Dying and Model Making. They also host museum talks and various other events. Special exhibits have entry fees.

    高校野球ですっかり有名になった金足農業高校のそば、小泉潟に囲まれた場所にある博物館、ひっそりとしています。 今回は企画展、秋田の石っころを見たくて訪問しました。 展示室の中にはいろいろな石が並んでいます。 思った以上に秋田の石の種類の豊富さ珍しさを感じることができました。

  • Akita Tsuchizaki Minato History Densho
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Akita Akita-shi Tsuchizakiminatonishi 3-10-27

    土崎地区で行われる曳山行事と、WW2末期の土崎空襲についての展示が行われている資料館です。迫力ある曳山についての展示と、戦争の爪痕。一見無関係にみえる二つの要素が、かつての土崎湊の繁栄という要素において関連していることが感じ取れます。

  • Senshu Park
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    Akita Pref. Akitashi Senshukouen
    This park in Akita City, Akita Prefecture was established to maintain the inner and outer citadel of Kubota Castle. It was designed by landscape architect Yasuhei Nagaoka. The remains of the Omonogashira-gobansho (a guard post where the samurai on guard duty and in charge of opening and closing the gates were stationed) and the restored Osumiyagura turret and front gate offer vestiges of the past, and these are popular as photo spots. At a shop in the outer citadel one can try delicious dumpling called Senshu Dango. The lush garden is famous for its cherry blossoms and azaleas and is consequently a popular spot for blossom viewing during the cherry blossom festival and azalea festival each spring.
  • Akita Arts Theatre Mille Has
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Akita Akita-shi Senshumeitokumachi 2-52
  • Akita International Dahlia Garden
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Akita Pref. Akitashi Yuwamyouhou Nukaduka 21
    This botanical garden is located approximately a three -minute drive from Akita Airport. Visitors can appreciate the 700 different types of Dahlia grown by Mr Washizawa, a cultivator of dahlia. Dahlia are also sold at this location. The garden is open from around August to November every year. Additionally, there are nearby tourist facilities such as restaurants, local product stores and a cheese shop.

    高速秋田道、秋田空港ICもしくは協和ICを降りてナビの指示通りしばらく行くと、山側にダリア園がありました。初めての訪問ですが、ダリアの試験栽培を行なっている場所であることをテレビで知り、一度訪ねたい念願の場所だったのです。入園料は400円。それにしてもここは園長個人が始めた場所とのことです。広い園内は雑草も無く、整然と整備され、色とりどりのダリアが咲き誇っていました。特に目を奪われたのは大輪のダリ...

  • Akita Station
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    Akita Akita-shi Nakadori 7-1-2
    Akita Station has undergone extensive renovations per Northern Station Gate Akita, a project implemented jointly by the East Japan Railway Company and the local government. In addition to improvements being made to the station's waiting lounge and tourist information center, the Topico station building mall has been remodeled (floors 1-3), and construction has been completed on the Akita Northern Gate Square on the east side of the station as well as the D-Crest Akita-ekimae Akita Northern Gate Training Camp, making it a center for area tourism.
  • Akita Culture Industry Facility - Matsushita
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    4.5
    3 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Akita Pref. Akitashi Senshukouen 1-3
    A multi-purpose complex facility in Senshu Park, Akita City. An old Japanese restaurant in Senshu Park was renovated and turned into this complex facility where visitors can learn about the Akita culture. There is a tea house which has made use of the small kitchen, and a sake bar which stocks all the best known sake. Visitors can also catch some performances by maiko from Akita at the Akita Maiko Theater, which is the main place for maiko activity in Akita.

    As a westerner, the geisha and maiko events at Matsushita are truly like nothing else Ive ever seen. The geisha and maiko (essentially apprentice geisha) are trained in classical Japanese arts, such...

  • Kua Dome The Boon
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Akita Pref. Akitashi Nibetsu Mantarame 213
    The Boon is a hot springs facility located in a large domed building. Within the dome, there is a heated pool area and a hot springs baths area. The heated pool area has a “lazy river” and waterslides, etc., making it a great place for both children and adults to have fun. The hot springs zone has proper outdoor baths as well as sauna facilities. The second floor level has an event hall and relaxation rooms where visitors can take a rest after enjoying themselves in the other facilities.

    めいっこちゃんが帰省したタイミンクで連れに行きました。懐かしいことにウォータースライダーはまだ健在!ひさびさにドキドキしました。

  • Akita Museum of Art
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    Akita Pref. Akitashi Nakadori 1-4-2
    This art museum located in the Nakadori district of Akita Prefecture’s Akita City opened in 1967. It moved to its present location in 2013, and was redesigned by architect Tadao Ando. The museum stores and exhibits numerous famous artworks, though the bulk of its collection is from 1930s Western-style painter Tsuguharu Foujita. Sights to see include the more than 20-meter long mural “Annual Events in Akita.” The unique architecture is a must-see, featuring elements such as a spiral stairway without any supports and a pond that looks out towards Senshu Park.
  • Kagaya Farm
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Akita Katagami-shi Tenno Bonumadai 254-2
    A fruit farm located in Bonuma-dai, Tenno, Katagami City. The farm cultivates grapes, Japanese pears, and European pears. Open from late August through early November, visitors can enjoy picking a variety of seasonal fruits. The farm also sells its fruits direct via an adjoining farm stand.

    やはり秋の天王町と言えばナシですよね。子供のころからこの農園から購入しています。ブドウ狩りのようなサービスもやってますので、この行楽シーズンは農園内がにぎわっています。

  • Namahage Auto Camping Ground
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Akita Oga-shi
  • Taihei Mountain Resort Park Auto Camping Ground
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Akita Akita-shi Nibetsu Sho Mizusawa 134
  • XenoBar
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    Akita Pref. Akitashi Nakadori 4-5-9 within Martroyville 2 Fjamhouse
    This all-genre club is located near JR Akita Station inside the event space Jamhouse. Inside the approximately 40-square meter club, there is a DJ booth with a great sound system, a standing drinking space and sofa seating. You can enjoy yourself in different ways, such as getting excited by DJ performances, dancing to club music, or drinking slowly while listening to the music. It is operated as a bar on days when there are no events.
  • Miyazawa Beach
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    Akita Pref. Ogashi Noishi Obasawa
    This beach boasts top class water quality in the prefecture. A wide, shallow beach stretches across the coast and visitors can enjoy clam gathering in the early summer. The beach is open for bathing from mid-July to around August every year, as are the beachside shops and lifeguard facilities. There are also campsites and hot springs nearby.
  • Kagaya Orchard
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Akita Katagami-shi Tenno Shimode To 1-1
    An orchard in Shimodeto, Tenno, Katagami City. The orchard is open from late August to late November and depending on season you can enjoy picking grapes, Asian pears, apples, or kiwi fruits. Located within the orchard is a shop that sells fruit as well as vegetables and rice.
  • Detohama Beach
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    Akita Katagami-shi Tenno Shimohamayama
    A swimming beach located along Prefectural Route 56 in Shimohamayama, Tenno, Kitagami City. The wide sandy beach and relatively calm sea with shallow waves makes this a popular beach for families. During beach season there are eight beach houses open for business and you can also enjoy beautiful scenery including Mt. Chokai, the Oga Peninsula, and the sun setting over the Sea of Japan.
  • Mining Museum of Akita University
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    Akita Akita-shi Tegata Osawa 28-2
    A museum adjoining Akita University in Tegata Osawa, Akita City. The museum's collection consists of minerals and mining-related items gathered since the establishment of the Akita Mining College, the predecessor of the current Faculty of International Resource Sciences. Exhibits include over 1,500 mineral samples spanning some 400 varieties from around Japan and the world, large mineral specimens excavated from mines in the prefecture, and an exhibit on the history and composition of the Earth.

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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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