Activities The Cruise Ship Port of Akita Martin Giles Did you know you can visit Akita by cruise ship? Akita's port is close to the Selion Tower, with views from the mountains to..
Activities Osarizawa Mine in Akita Justin Velgus The mines of northern Akita were once the largest of Japan, and at one time, the world! Enter the darkness and discover secret..
Activities Cycling in Kakunodate Bonson Lam Part of the charm of visiting an old town like Kakunodate is to slow down to the pace of life here. When you put off the stresses..
10 Camping & Trekking Akita's Lake Tazawa Jessee Lyman Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture is another stunning example of the natural beauty of northern Japan. Hiking, boating, eating, or..
12 Activities Omoriyama Zoo Akita Jeremy Yap Japanese are fond of animals and with the large expanse of space in Akita, its no wonder Omoriyama zoo is one of the most spacious..
Activities Mato Park Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May From around mid to late April each year, Akita's Mato Park is home to an incredible 2000 cherry trees in bloom - it's no..
Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus Since 1989 the Odaiko no Yakata, or the "Odaiko Hall" has been pleasing visitors with its display of international drums. It also..
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “seve..