๐ Articles about Akita
Omagari Fireworks: Akita, Japan's Top Fireworks Competition
A competition to crown Japan's best pyrotechnician. One of the three great fireworks festiโฆ
Mizusawa Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
On the Tazawako highland, this spring pairs open-air baths facing Mount Akita-Komagatake wโฆ
Uttou Onsen Matagi no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A lone-inn spring in Ani, home of the Matagi hunting culture, this rustic bath also servesโฆ
Yuze Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Akita)
Inns line the Yoneshiro River gorge at this hot spring, a scenic Kazuno getaway prized forโฆ
Doroyu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Akita)
A milky-white secret spring where just a few inns stand in a mountain gorge, paired with tโฆ
Akinomiya Onsenkyo: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Reputed to be the oldest hot spring in Akita, this quiet mountain retreat scatters inns alโฆ
Oga Onsenkyo: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Akita)
On the northern coast of the Oga Peninsula, this hot spring village blends the Namahage leโฆ
Oyu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access (Akita)
A historic hot spring town along the Oyu River, this bathing village lies close to the Worโฆ
Goshogake Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Rising from the geothermal fields of Hachimantai, this characterful retreat offers seven bโฆ
Tamagawa Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Boasting the largest single-source flow in Japan, this powerful acidic spring is a legendaโฆ
Nyuto Onsenkyo: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Seven inns scattered through the beech forest of Towada-Hachimantai each hold their own soโฆ
Tonburi: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Akita)
Processed broom-cypress seeds known as the caviar of the fields, an Odate specialty.โฆ
Babahera Ice Cream: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Akita)
A summer icon of Akita, shaped into a rose by roadside vendors with a spatula.โฆ
Damako Mochi: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Akita)
A rustic Minami-Akita hot pot of rounded rice balls simmered in chicken broth.โฆ
Iburigakko: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Akita)
A traditional Akita pickle of smoked daikon aged in rice bran, prized for its smoky aroma.โฆ
Jumonji Chuka Soba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Akita)
A gentle Yokote ramen with clear sardine broth and delicate curly noodles.โฆ
Yokote Yakisoba: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Akita)
A Yokote specialty fried noodle topped with a fried egg and sweet savory sauce.โฆ
Hatahata and Shottsuru Nabe: Where to Eat (Akita)
Akita prefectural fish simmered in local fish sauce, a beloved Oga winter hot pot.โฆ
Hinai Jidori Chicken: Where to Eat & Prices (Akita)
One of Japan three finest heritage chickens from Odate, prized for firm bite and deep umamโฆ
Inaniwa Udon: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Akita)
A refined hand-stretched dried noodle from Inaniwa, prized for its silky smooth texture.โฆ
Kiritanpo Nabe: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Akita)
A hearty Odate-born hot pot of grilled rice sticks simmered in rich Hinai chicken broth.โฆ
Yokote and Masuda Storehouses and Yakisoba: Itinerary
Walk the storehouse streets of Masuda and taste famous Yokote yakisoba on this southern Akโฆ
Akita City and Senshu Park Stroll: Itinerary (Akita)
From the Kubota Castle ruins at Senshu Park into the city center, enjoy Akita history and โฆ
Nyuto Hot Springs and Dakigaeri Gorge: Itinerary (Akita)
Soak at the secluded Nyuto hot springs, then walk the emerald Dakigaeri Gorge on this sootโฆ
Oga Peninsula Namahage and Geopark
Meet the Namahage tradition, then follow the rugged coast to Cape Nyudo on this scenic Ogaโฆ
Kakunodate Samurai District and Lake Tazawa
Stroll the black-fenced samurai streets, then head to the deep blue waters of Lake Tazawa โฆ
Dairyuji Temple: A Hidden Oga Power Spot with Japan Only Pagoda Doubling as a Bell Tower
Dairyuji Temple in Oga City is a rare Zen temple whose Ryuoden hall, a pagoda-style structโฆ
Motodaki Spring Falls: A Hidden Nikaho Power Spot of Mossy Rock and Mount Chokai Spring Water
Water welling up from the lava edge of Mount Chokai streams down mossy rock faces about thโฆ
Dakigaeri Gorge: A Hidden Senboku Power Spot of Emerald Streams and the Kami-no-iwabashi Bridge
With an emerald-green stream and a vermilion suspension bridge, Dakigaeri Gorge is beautifโฆ
Goza-no-ishi Shrine: A Hidden Senboku Power Spot by Lake Tazawa with the Tatsuko Legend
Standing on the shore of Lake Tazawa, Goza-no-ishi Shrine carries the legend of Princess Tโฆ
Koshio Shrine: A Hidden Akita City Power Spot, Guardian of the Northern Gate of Akita Castle
Said to have been enshrined in ancient times to protect the land of Akita, Koshio Shrine iโฆ
Shinzan Shrine: A Hidden Oga Power Spot Where the Namahage Legend Lives On
Set on Mount Shinzan, one of the three sacred peaks of Oga, Shinzan Shrine has long been cโฆ
Hottai Falls: A Hidden Yurihonjo Power Spot Falling Toward Mount Chokai
Gathering the snowmelt of Mount Chokai and rushing down while facing its summit, Hottai Faโฆ
Yasu Falls: A Hidden Kitaakita Power Spot with a Two-Tier Cascade and a Tragic Love Legend
Falling in two tiers over a drop of about ninety meters, Yasu Falls is one of Akita finestโฆ
Akagami Shrine Gosha-do: A Hidden Oga Power Spot with the Stone Steps Built by Demons
Deep in the mountains of the Oga Peninsula, five halls stand in a row at the top of nine hโฆ
Karamatsu Shrine: A Hidden Akita Power Spot for Safe Birth and Cedar Avenues
A quiet shrine in Daisen reached through a cedar avenue over three hundred years old, wherโฆ
Top 5 Photogenic Buildings and Streets in Akita
Akita Prefecture is dotted with buildings and streetscapes that will make you want to reacโฆ
5 Photogenic Foods & Souvenirs in Akita
When you think of Akita, think of a treasure trove of fine food. There's more than kiritanโฆ
5 Stunning Photo Spots in Akita
Akita Prefecture is home to breathtaking scenery that stops you in your tracks.โฆ
5 Instagram-Worthy Power Spots in Akita
Mysterious forests, moss-covered stone steps, torii gates lined in brilliant vermilion โ Aโฆ
Akita Winter Travel: Namahage, Yokote Kamakura & Kakunodate
"Isn't winter in Tohoku just cold?" If you think so, Akita's winter will surely overturn yโฆ
Akita Autumn Foliage: Dakigaeri Gorge, Kakunodate & Lake Tazawa
Nestled deep in the mountain embrace of the Tohoku region, Akita Prefecture is one of Japaโฆ
Akita Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Akita. Spring sakura viewing guide witโฆ
Akita Local Gourmet Guide: Kiritanpo
Discover Akita''s unique local cuisine including ใใใใใฝ. A food lover''s guide to the best โฆ
Rainy Day in Akita: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Akita! Discover top indoor attractions including ็ง็ฐๅธ็ซๅ็ง็พ่ก้คจ,โฆ
Akita Food Guide: Kiritanpo, Inaniwa Udon & Hinai Jidori
Akita's kiritanpo hot pot, the silky Inaniwa udon and the prized Hinai jidori chicken togeโฆ
Oga Namahage Sedo Festival: Midwinter Strange Festival Where Fire and Demons Perform Together
Held the second Friday through Sunday of February, the Namahage Sedo Festival at Shinzan Sโฆ
Kakunodate Samurai Houses and Weeping Cherry Blossoms: Spring in the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku"
Kakunodate in Semboku, Akita, is the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku," known for Edo-period samโฆ
Oga Onsen and Nyudozaki: Sunset over the Sea of Japan and Peninsula Panoramas
Oga Onsen in Oga, Akita, is a hot spring resort with panoramic Sea of Japan views. Cape Nyโฆ
Yokote Kamakura: Snow Hut Festival Offering Coins to the Water Deity
Yokote Kamakura, held February 15โ16 each year in Yokote, Akita, lines the city with aboutโฆ
Daisen Akitakomachi: Harvest Festival in Japan's Premier Rice Country
In Daisen, Akita โ Japan's premier rice producing area in the Senboku Plain โ after the Daโฆ
GAO Oga Aquarium: Aquarium Facing the Sea of Japan Where Polar Bears Swim
Oga Aquarium GAO in Oga, Akita, is popular for polar bears' underwater swimming viewed at โฆ
Kiritanpo Nabe: Akita's Regional Hot Pot with Hinai Jidori Stock and Fresh-Pounded Rice Sticks
Kiritanpo nabe is Akita's signature regional hot pot โ kiritanpo (rice paste grilled on stโฆ
Oyu Stone Circles: 4000-Year-Old Stone Circles Embodying Jomon People's View of the Universe
The Oyu Stone Circles in Kazuno, Akita, are double concentric stone rings from approximateโฆ
Inaniwa Udon: Translucent Fine Noodles Born from 400 Years of Hand-Stretching Technique
Inaniwa udon originating from the Inaniwa district of Yuzawa, Akita, is one of "Japan's Thโฆ
Land of Akita Beauties: The Secret of Beautiful Skin Nurtured by Rice, Snow, and Hot Springs
The beauty of Akita women, known as "Akita Bijin," is said to be nurtured by the environmeโฆ
Gojome Morning Market: Tohoku's Oldest Morning Market Continuing 600 Years
The morning market of Gojome in Minami-Akita, Akita, is Tohoku's oldest morning market conโฆ
Kurikoma Highland Autumn Foliage: Golden Mountain Colors Said to Be Tohoku's Finest
Kurikoma Mountain (1,626m) straddling Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi is called "Tohoku's finest โฆ
Oga Peninsula Geopark: Geological Treasure Trove Where the Sea of Japan and Rock Strata Interweave
The Oga Peninsula in Akita is a Geopark where the rough Sea of Japan and geological treasuโฆ
Nishimonai Bon Dance: Graceful Indigo-Dyed Costume Dance at Japan's Three Great Bon Festivals
Nishimonai Bon Dance in Ugo, Akita, is one of Japan's Three Great Bon Festival Dances (aloโฆ
Akita City Old Castle Town and Senshu Park: Kubota Castle Ruins, Cherry Blossoms, and Local Sake
Senshu Park developed on the ruins of Kubota Castle of the 200,000-koku Akita domain is faโฆ
Lake Hachirogata and Ogata Village: Agricultural Heartland Born from Japan's Largest Land Reclamation
Lake Hachirogata, once Japan's second-largest lake, was reclaimed after WWII to become Ogaโฆ
Tazawako Ski Resort and Lake Tazawa: Ski Resort with Iwate Mountain Views
Tazawako Ski Resort on the Tazawako Highlands in Semboku, Akita, is one of Tohoku's leadinโฆ
Odate and Akita Dog: A Journey Meeting Akita Dogs in the Hometown of Loyal Hachiko
Odate, Akita, is the origin of the Akita dog โ Japan's representative native breed. The hoโฆ
Nyuto Onsen โ Ultimate Hot Spring Retreat in a Hidden Valley
Escape to the secluded Nyuto Onsen hot spring village in Akita, where seven traditional inโฆ
Kanto Festival โ Lanterns Swaying Like Rice Ears on a Summer Night
Watch the spectacular Akita Kanto Festival, where performers balance towering bamboo polesโฆ
Oga Peninsula and Namahage โ The Demon Visits! Akita's Unique Folk Culture
Discover the Oga Peninsula's dramatic cliffs and the famous Namahage tradition, where demoโฆ
Lake Tazawa โ Japan's Deepest Lake with Mystical Cobalt Blue Waters
Gaze into Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake at 423m, its legendary cobalt-blue waters shimโฆ
Taiheizan Miyoshi Shrine โ The Renowned Shrine of Martial Arts and Victory
Visit Taiheizan Miyoshi Shrine in Akita, a revered sanctuary dedicated to the gods of martโฆ
Nyuto Onsen โ Seven Hot Springs in a Secluded Mountain Forest
Experience the legendary seven-spring tour at Nyuto Onsen, where each milky bath deep in tโฆ