Akita Tourist Attractions
List of Akita Tourist Attractions
Akita Inu Museum
The "Akita Inu Museum," located in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, is a facility dedicated to the preservation of Akita dogs and the promotion of their charm. The museum serve...
Oga Aquarium GAO
Oga Aquarium GAO is the only aquarium in Akita Prefecture, situated in a breathtaking location overlooking the Sea of Japan. The aquarium features around 10,000 marine creat...
Hachibodai Observatory
Hachibodai is a breathtaking spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery from the highlands of the Oga Peninsula at an elevation of 180 meters. From...
Hydrangeas of Unshoji Temple
Unsho-ji is a historic temple located in Akita Prefecture's Oga City, cherished by many since its founding in 1624. However, recent attention has shifted from its history to...
Tamagawa Onsen
Tamagawa Onsen is one of Japan's premier hot springs, located in the mountainous area of Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. This onsen boasts two "number one" features. The fir...
Lake Tazawa
Located in Akita Prefecture, Lake Tazawa is known as the deepest lake in Japan, with a depth of 423.4 meters. The surface of the lake changes into a variety of colors, inclu...
Nyuto Onsen Village
"Nittoo Onsen-kyo," located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, is a hot spring area with a history of over 350 years. Situated at the foot of Mount Nyuto in Towada-Hachimant...
Akita Port Tower Selion
The Akita Port Tower Selion, located at the Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Akita Port, is a symbol of Akita City. From the observation deck at 100 meters above ground level...
Namahage Museum
The "Namahage Museum" is a facility located in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, focusing on "Namahage of Oga," which has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage....
Akita Prefectural Museum of Art
The Akita Museum of Art, designed by the renowned architect Tadao Ando, features a tranquil and simple space. Inside the museum, various works by different artists are displ...
Dakigaeri Gorge
Hōkaeri Valley is a beautiful 10-kilometer-long gorge that stretches along the midstream of the Tamagawa River, which flows between Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate. It has been n...
Senshu Park
Choka Park is located about a 10-minute walk from Akita Station and offers beautiful seasonal landscapes along with the history of the Akita Domain. Originally the site of K...
Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum
Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum is located on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture and is a facility where visitors can experience the traditional "Namahage" culture. The Namah...
Kakunodate Samurai Residences
Kakunodate is a picturesque town located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, where beautiful streets from the Edo period still remain. Known as the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku...
