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Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes from Tokyo to Akita on the Akita Shinkansen
Located in the Tohoku Region, Akita Prefecture is home to a great number of famous sightseeing spots and specialty products, such as the Nyuto Hot Spring Village, popular among seekers of out-of-the-way hot springs, sake made from premium rice and water, Yokote yakisoba, Akita culture and Shirakami-Sanchi, a World Heritage Site.
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Last Updated: 2021-8-26
Travel for less to Akita by using a pass
5 days of unlimited travel for ¥30,000
* Foreigners living in Japan can also purchase a JR EAST PASS!
Recommended Sights
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Resort Shirakami
- The Resort Shirakami on the Gono Line
- The Resort Shirakami runs along the coastline between Akita and Aomori Prefectures.
Godzilla Rock
- Godzilla Rock
- Godzilla Rock at Shiose Point resembles Godzilla roaring at the sea.
The Samurai Mansions of Kakunodate
- The Samurai Mansions of Kakunodate
- Outside the gate of the Kakunodate House, one of the samurai homes from the Edo Period.
Oyasukyo Valley
- Oyasukyo Valley
- Hot steam billows from the earth at Oyasukyo-onsen, a valley of hot springs.
Hachimantai
- Hachimantai
- The wilderness of Onuma in the Hachimantai area
Tsurunoyu Onsen at Nyuto Hot Spring Village
- Tsurunoyu Onsen at Nyuto Hot Spring Village
- Nyuto Hot Spring Village is a collection of seven hot springs at the foot of Mount Nyuto in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The oldest of the hot springs in Nyuto Hot Spring Village, Tsurunoyu Onsen, is filled with a historical ambience.
The Statue of Tatsuko at Lake Tazawa
- The Statue of Tatsuko at Lake Tazawa
- This bronze statue commemorates a girl who, according to legend, was transformed into a dragon ("tatsu" in Japanese) because she wished for eternal youth and beauty. The statue is on the shore of Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan at 423.4 meters.
Dakigaeri Valley
- Dakigaeri Valley
- The river running through Dakigaeri Valley is a unique green color, and on either side are old-growth trees and cliffs with waterfalls. The area is famous for its green spring growth and autumn leaves.
Akita Model Sightseeing Course
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Akita: Visit Japan's deepest Lake Tazawa, Nyuto Hot Spring Village, Kakunodate Samurai District, and Dakigaeri Valley2 Days 1 Night
This 2-day 1-night course includes a stroll around Japan's deepest lake and a valley famous for its green spring growth and autumn leaves, a visit to the samurai district, and a chance to unwind in the baths of a famous hot spring town.
2 Days 1 Night Model Course
First Day
| 7:30 | Take the Akita Shinkansen Komachi from Tōkyō Station. |
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| 10:30 | Take a 10-minute ride on the Ugo Kotsu Bus from Tazawako Station to the shore of Lake Tazawa. |
| 12:00 |  Enjoy lunch on the shore of Lake Tazawa. |
| 13:00 | Stroll around Lake Tazawa. |
| 15:00 | Take the Ugo Kotsu Bus to Nyuto Hot Spring Village and check in at the inn. |
Second Day
| 8:00 | Take the Ugo Kotsu Bus to Tazawako Station, then get on the Akita Shinkansen from Tazawako Station to Kakunodate Station. |
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| 9:30 |  Take a stroll around the Kakunodate Samurai District. |
| 12:00 |  Enjoy Akita's specialty Inaniwa udon lunch. |
| 13:00 | Take a 20-minute ride by taxi to Dakigaeri Valley. |
| 13:30 |  Take a stroll around Dakigaeri Valley. |
| 16:00 | Take a taxi to Kakunodate Station. |
Route Map
Akita: Enjoy the Namahage performance, Oga Onsen, and the Oga area2 Days 1 Night
Experience all that Akita's Oga area has to offer with this plan. Watch the Oga Namahage performance, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and enjoy the hot springs and scenic ocean views.
2 Days 1 Night Model Course
First Day
| 6:30 | Take the Akita Shinkansen Komachi from Tōkyō Station. |
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| 10:30 | Transfer to the Oga Line at Akita Station and head to Oga Station. |
| 12:00 | Enjoy lunch around Oga Station. |
| 13:30 | Take the Namahage Shuttle Bus to the Shinzan area. |
| 14:30 | Watch the Namahage performance at the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum. |
| 17:30 | Take the Namahage Shuttle Busto Oga Onsen Village and check in at the inn. |
Second Day
| 8:30 | Take the Namahage Shuttle Busto Oga Aquarium GAO. |
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| 11:00 | Take the Namahage Shuttle Busto Cape Nyudo. |
| 11:30 | Enjoy lunch at Cape Nyudo. |
| 12:30 | Take a stroll around Cape Nyudo. |
| 13:30 | Take the Namahage Shuttle Bus to Oga Station. |
| 15:30 | Take the Oga Line to Akita Station. |
Route Map
Travel for less to Akita by using a pass
5 days of unlimited travel for ¥30,000
* Foreigners living in Japan can also purchase a JR EAST PASS!
Enjoy the Culture of Japan at a Genuine Hot Spring
Local Cuisine
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- Yokote yakisoba
- Yakisoba is a dish of the common people that is loved by the Japanese. The Yokote version of this dish is characterized by thick, straight noodles. Served with a runny fried egg on top, this Yokote favorite is served with fukujin-zuke, vegetables picked in soy sauce.
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- Kiritanpo-nabe
- The kiritanpo is made by mashing cooked rice and then forming it into the shape of a corn dog on a stick. It is then roasted until just slightly golden. Cooked in a soup made with hinai freerange chicken, the resulting kiritanpo-nabe (hot pot) is a special winter attraction of Akita.
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- Akita sake
- Akita Prefecture has the three things required to make sake: rice, water and expert brewers. The climate of Akita is ideal for growing rice with exceptional taste. Also, blessed with quality water flowing in the class A rivers, Akita Prefecture is home to passionate brewers that produce sake of a caliber found only in Akita.
Take a train through Akita and see the Tohoku region
- The Joyful Train lineup at JR EAST makes riding fun. Discover stunning scenery with the Resort Shirakami.
Resort Shirakami: Between Aomori and Akita Stations
Stunning seaside scenery along the Gono line
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Shirakami-Sanchi and the Sea of Japan, while taking part in special events and shopping for local specialties such as sake, coffee brewed with natural water sourced from the Shirakami-Sanchi, confectioneries, and much more inside the train.
Travel for less to Akita by using a pass
5 days of unlimited travel for ¥30,000
* Foreigners living in Japan can also purchase a JR EAST PASS!
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Enjoy Hokkaido (Sapporo and Hakodate) as well! 6 days of unlimited travel for ¥35,370