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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
Where to eat in Akita
Food
Kawabata Street
Hitoshi KawaiDiscover why the ancient folk trekked all the way to the end of the earth for legendary food
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Farmers & Fishmongers Market Akita
Bonson LamThe Akita Citizens Market is where locals come to find out the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables.
Food
Hinaiya Chicken Restaurant
Hitoshi KawaiFind out what true Akita chicken cuisine is like at Hinaiya
Places to stay in Akita
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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
Folkloro Kakunodate Hotel
Kasia SzumnaThe Folkloro Hotel in Kakunodate has a perfect location, because it is just few steps from Kakunodate train station.
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Tazawako Rose Park Hotel
Keith WyssThe Tazawako Rose Park Hotel is situated right on the shore of beautiful Lake Tazawa, a caldera lake of about 20 km circumfere..
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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.
Activities
Six Days in Tohoku
Ignatius KohNot much is known about Tohoku to the average traveller; perhaps only the memory of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated..
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The Akita Maiko
Nicholas de Thuin GaviaoMeetable Akita maiko in Matsushita, a cafe found in Senshu Park in Akita City, a cheaper option than Kyoto for those who are interested..