Course 1
A trip using the Seikan Ferry and the Akita Inland Line
On the first day, you can leisurely tour Hakodate city and enjoy the night view. From the second day onward, you can visit tourist spots in Akita Prefecture and enjoy active sightseeing experiences as well as local train journeys! This is an introduction to a trip where you can fully experience the charm of Hokkaido and Akita Prefecture.
Itinerary/2 nights 3 days


Day 1
Enjoy the night view of Hakodate!

Night view from Mount Hakodate
Hakodate City
The night view from Mount Hakodate, often called a miraculous night view, displays various expressions depending on the season. From spring to summer, when fog is prevalent, you can enjoy the fantastical "foggy night view," while in winter, you can enjoy the interplay of snow and illuminations.

Hakodate Morning Market
Hakodate City
This market in Hakodate is a hub for fresh seafood, vegetables, and fruits. With approximately 250 stalls, you can buy crabs, melons, corn, and more, and even eat them on the spot. In Hakodate, you can enjoy fresh seafood all year round, with seafood rice bowls being the most popular dish.
Second Day
Enjoy the scenery in nature on an active basis

Odate-Kosaka Railway Railbike
Odate City
This popular activity utilizes the abandoned railway line of the Kosaka Railway, which boasts a history of approximately 100 years. Enjoy a fun ride through the rich natural beauty of the Nagaki Gorge! We offer a variety of options, including trolleys that the whole family can ride and rail bikes that can accommodate 2 to 4 people, catering to a wide range of needs.

Akita Inu Village
Odate City
This is a tourist and exchange facility themed around the Akita Inu, located in Ōdate Station. At the main entrance is a statue of Hachiko, who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2023. The facility also includes a museum where you can learn about Akita Inu dogs and an exhibition room where you can see real Akita Inu dogs. You can also purchase local Odate specialties and Akita Inu-related souvenirs.

Hanazen's Chicken Rice
Odate City
Hanazen is a restaurant located in Ōdate Station that also sells bento boxes. Their "Hinai Chicken Rice Bento," which won the Grand Champion title at the 2016 Ekiben Taste Contest, is absolutely delicious.

Roadside Station Ooyu
Kazuno City
Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this unique facility incorporates materials and techniques from Akita Prefecture. It encapsulates the charm of the Oyu Onsen area, featuring a footbath, a hot spring wading pool, a cafe where you can enjoy local Kazuno cuisine, and a market selling agricultural products and processed goods.

Oyu Stone Circle (World Cultural Heritage Site)
Kazuno City
There are no explanatory signs within the ruins, as the aim is for visitors to see the stone circle, which has been here for 4,000 years, with their own eyes and feel the atmosphere on their skin. The adjacent Oyu Stone Circle Museum also offers a wealth of new experiential content, such as a Jomon-era food experience exhibit.

Kosaka Railway Rail Park
Kosaka Town
This theme park utilizes the rolling stock and tracks of the Kosaka Railway, which ceased operations in 2009. Visitors can enjoy railbike riding experiences and overnight stays aboard the Blue Train Akebono.
Third Day
Take the Inland Line and traverse Akita while experiencing local culture.

Aniai Station
Kitaakita City
Aniai Station is shaped like two "4"s turned back to back. At some point, it came to be known as the "Station of Happiness." At the entrance is the "Bell of Happiness," which is said to bring happiness to visitors, and the "Satoyama Restaurant & Cafe Koguma-tei" inside the station building is popular for its seasonal menu using local ingredients.

Moriyoshiyama Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi)
Kitaakita City
Mount Moriyoshi is a tourist spot full of attractions throughout the four seasons, from alpine plants in spring and summer to autumn foliage and frost-covered trees in winter.

Kakunodate Birch Crafts Museum
Senboku City
The Kakunodate Cherry Bark Craft Museum opened in September 1978 (Showa 53) with two missions: to promote cherry bark crafts, a traditional craft of the former Kakunodate town, and to serve as a base facility for regional tourism. The building incorporates the old architectural style of Kakunodate into a modern setting. Inside, there are various exhibits, including exhibition rooms for crafts, culture, and historical materials, as well as cherry bark craft demonstrations, a local products exhibition room, and a tea room.
inquiry
Hakodate City Tourism Promotion Division
TEL:0138-21-3499
Odate City Tourism Division
TEL:0186-43-7072
Kosaka Town Tourism and Industry Division
TEL:0186-29-3908
Kazuno Tourism and Local Products Corporation
TEL:0186-22-0520
Kitaakita City Tourist Information Center
TEL:0186-62-1851
Semboku City Tourism Division
TEL:0187-43-3352



