Activities
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Akita
Beauty and the Namahage Beast
Things to do in Akita
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Around Akita
Akita Top 10
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![Yamagata to Akita by Train]( "Yamagata to Akita by Train")
1Yamagata to Akita by Train
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![Nyuto Onsen, Akita]( "Nyuto Onsen, Akita")
2Nyuto Onsen, Akita
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![Tazawako Ski Resort]( "Tazawako Ski Resort")
3Tazawako Ski Resort
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![Akita's Kawabata Dori]( "Akita's Kawabata Dori")
4Akita's Kawabata Dori
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![Kiritanpo]( "Kiritanpo")
5Kiritanpo
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![Nyuto Onsen]( "Nyuto Onsen")
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![The Akita Maiko]( "The Akita Maiko")
7The Akita Maiko
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![Guide to Photography Part 2: Light]( "Guide to Photography Part 2: Light")
8Guide to Photography Part 2: Light
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![Kiritanpoya Restaurant]( "Kiritanpoya Restaurant")
9Kiritanpoya Restaurant
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![Six Days in Tohoku]( "Six Days in Tohoku")
10Six Days in Tohoku
Semboku
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![Namahage Sedo Festival]( "Namahage Sedo Festival")
1Namahage Sedo Festival
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![Yokote Kamakura Festival]( "Yokote Kamakura Festival")
2Yokote Kamakura Festival
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![Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival]( "Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival")
3Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival
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![Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church]( "Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church")
4Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church
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![Nyuto Onsen]( "Nyuto Onsen")
5Nyuto Onsen
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![Getting From Tokyo to Akita]( "Getting From Tokyo to Akita")
6Getting From Tokyo to Akita
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![Akita Dog Museum in Odate]( "Akita Dog Museum in Odate")
7Akita Dog Museum in Odate
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![Celebrate Winter in Akita]( "Celebrate Winter in Akita")
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![Akita Top 10 Attractions]( "Akita Top 10 Attractions")
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![Namahage Museum in Akita]( "Namahage Museum in Akita")
10Namahage Museum in Akita
Oga Peninsula
Upcoming Akita Events
Culture
Paper Balloon Festival in Senboku
The Paper Balloon festival is a very colourful festival in the middle of the Akita winter
Activities
Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival
The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on..
Culture
Namahage Sedo Festival
The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..
Where to eat in Akita
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Japanese
Farmers & Fishmongers Market Akita
Bonson LamThe Akita Citizens Market is where locals come to find out the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables.
Food
Kawabata Street
Hitoshi KawaiDiscover why the ancient folk trekked all the way to the end of the earth for legendary food
Food
Kiritanpoya Restaurant
Sandro BernardinelloKiritanpo is one of the signature dishes of Akita. Kiritanpoya is a great restaurant where you can enjoy this dish at its best.
Places to stay in Akita
Japanese
Nyuto Onsen
Steve MortonSet in a beautiful forest covered mountain, Nyuto Onsen is one place very much worth visiting, and one that is very accessible..
Japanese
Hotel Grantia Akita Spa Resort
Hotel Route Inn Grantia Akita is located 8 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station. It has plenty of services on hand such as an in-house..
Accommodation
Akita Youthpal Hostel
Bonson LamThe Akita Youthpal Youth Hostel is more like a resort than a youth hostel. This is a slick modern building set in park like settings,..
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Food
Kiritanpo
Charlie HuaWhen you spend a day in the kingdom of snow here in Akita, the local speciality Kiritanpo is the perfect winter food for you to..
Food
Akita's Kawabata Dori
Sandro BernardinelloAkita is famous for its great food. In Kawabata Dori you will find anything you want to satisfy your culinary desires.
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Transportation
Yamagata to Akita by Train
Sandro BernardinelloA relaxing train trip with amazing views over mountains and rocky cliffs. A hidden gem along the coast will surprise you.