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Beauty and the Namahage Beast
Top Attractions in Akita
Around Akita
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![An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage]( "An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage")
1An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage
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![5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita]( "5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita")
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![Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area]( "Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area")
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![A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita]( "A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita")
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![Nyuto Onsen Village and Its Seven Springs in Akita’s Mountains]( "Nyuto Onsen Village and Its Seven Springs in Akita’s Mountains")
10Nyuto Onsen Village and Its Seven Springs in Akita’s Mountains
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![Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival]( "Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival")
6Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival
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10Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church
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Upcoming Akita Events
Culture
Paper Balloon Festival in Semboku 2026
The Paper Balloon festival is a very colourful festival in the middle of the Akita winter
Activities
The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026
Each winter on February 10th the people of Kariwano district in Daisen City, Akita gather together for a giant tug of war that will..
Activities
Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026
The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on..
Where to eat in Akita
Food
An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage
Veronica CarnevaleLet’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodles..
Food
Akita: Food Guide
Farah BassyouniAkita is a great place to sightsee and is known for its local dishes and cuisine that are bound to make your experience even m..
Food
Kiritanpo-ya Restaurant
Sandro BernardinelloKiritanpo is one of the signature dishes of Akita, best enjoyed at the restaurant with its name sake, Akita Kiritanpoya.
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..
Accommodation
Hotel Crown Palais Shuhoku
Hotel Crown Palais Shuhoku, part of the prominent HMI Hotel Group is located a short distance away from JR Odate Station and is..
Accommodation
Ganiba Onsen
Malcome LarcensSet in the Hachimantai National Park on the edge of Akita and Iwate prefectures, with most of the onsen hot springs open to the..
Latest Akita Reports
Accommodation
A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita
Veronica CarnevaleEmbrace the season with an off-the-beaten-path getaway to this rural city and swap the tourist crowds for an authentic Japanese..
Culture
An Intellectual Journey Through Fujita Tsuguharu’s ...
Joanna LigonFujita had the world at his feet. Paris, Tokyo, any great city could have been the canvas for his grand vision. So, why Akita?
Culture
Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area
Joanna LigonYou’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every travel..