If you're visiting Akita, check out this list of top tips and things to do to make the most of your time there.
Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture is another stunning example of the natural beauty of northern Japan. Hiking, boating, eating, or..
You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and wh..
Take a break from the busy city just minutes from the station. It's Akita's Sensu Park.
The Oyasu area is famous for its volcanic activity deep down in the Earth. The area is strewn with heated pools of water and hot..
The mines of northern Akita were once the largest of Japan, and at one time, the world! Enter the darkness and discover secret..
The heroics of the lantern bearers loom large and you can come close and personal with the teams vying for the best kanto bearer...
Kakunodate: Experience ancient Japan in one of the few places where you can escape the chaotic and modern metropolis. Visit the..
Dakigaeri Gorge offers visitors stunning views of mountains, waterfalls and an iridescent blue river from the easy-to-walk hiking..
The Akita Museum of Art plays homage to Tsuguharu Foujita, with a permanent collection tracing his life and works. His Book of..
Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan.
