Things To Do

Akita (dog)

The Akita dog is known throughout the world thanks to a hollywood movie, and is identified by their pointed triangular ears and sharp eyes, and the curled up fluffy tail. You can see and play with the dogs in the Akita dog's home town, Odate City in northern Akita.

Events & Festivals

Various festivals originating from natural environments and religions have been handed down from generation to generation in each region of Japan. Get to know the spiritual world of localites through festivals, such as the much known "Namahage" from the western part of Akita.

Hands-on & Activity

Activities range from skiing down 1,000m class mountains in powder snow and hiking in nature, to tours to sake breweries and miso or soy sauce makers, to handicrafts workshops. Use all your senses to move, see, hear and smell the special experience in Akita through nature and culture.

History & Culture

From Kakunodate where 17th century samurai towns are preserved, to historical spots like the local shrines and temples, to the Akita Museum of Art designed by world-renowned architect, Tadao Ando, where you can feel modern day culture.

Magnificent Scenery by the Season

Cherry blossoms in the Spring and bright greens in the summer, colorful autumn leaves and the snow covered winter. Akita is filled with the beauty of the four seasons in Japan, bearing majestic nature with Shirakami Sanchi listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Property and the deepest lake in Japan, Tazawa Lake.

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