Akita

Akita is a large prefecture at the Sea of Japan coast in the northern Tohoku Region. It is the birthplace of the world famous Akita breed of dog, is also home to many original dishes, and a perfect getaway for relaxation with its hot springs, a well-preserved samurai district and natural scenic beauty. Experience a slower pace of life in Akita where the vast and mostly untouched nature is waiting for you to discover it.

Mt. Moriyoshi Gondola

Mount Moriyoshi is famously known for its spring wildflowers and winter landscapes. Visitors may easily reach the summit (1167 meters above sea level) by cable car.

Akita Museum of Art

is an art museum in the city of Akita. The original Akita Prefectural Museum of Art was opened on May 5, 1967. The new museum was opened on September 28, 2013. The main exhibit is a collection of works by Tsuguharu Foujita from the collection of the Masakichi Hirano Art Foundation.

Akita city Minzoku Geinou Densho-kan

is a cultural museum located about at 15-minute walk away from Akita Station. The museum was made in 1992 to preserve and share Akita prefecture’s unique culture. Here, you can learn about the history of Akita prefecture, and watch special movies about the culture.

Kubota Castle

Now there is a little castle at Senshu park called Kubota castle. Satake was on the side of Ishida Mitsunari who lost the war. When you visit here, it makes you wonder how he lived after war.

Senshu Park

Here at Senshu Park you can find the remains of Kubota Castle built by the Satake family, which was forced to relocate there from Hitachi. You can take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the seasonal scenery, including the cherry blossoms in the spring and the red leaves in autumn.

The Akarenga Folk Museum

The Akarenga Folk Museum is a Western-style building (designated as important cultural asset by Japanese government) built at the end of the Meiji era to serve as the then headquarters of Akita Bank.

Port Tower Selion

Akita City Port Tower Selion is 143 meters high. The tower provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sea of Japan, Oga Peninsula, and Mt. Chokai from a height of 100 meters.

Tsuru-no-yu Onsen

The hot spring baths here date back over 350 years, and there are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men. There is a "family bath" which can be privately reserved, and there are also mixed outdoor hot spring baths for both genders.

Akita Inu no Sato

Fully discover Akita’s most beloved furry friend the Japanese Akita dog! The centre also contains a museum where you can learn about the history of Japanese Akita and their characteristics. You can also visit the Japanese Akita exhibition area where you can get close to the Akita dogs or pop