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If you're visiting Akita, check out this list of top tips and things to do to make the most of your time there.

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Akita's Lake Tazawa

Akita's Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture is another stunning example of the natural beauty of northern Japan. Hiking, boating, eating,...

Namahage Museum in Akita

Namahage Museum in Akita

You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and w...

Senshu Park

Senshu Park

Take a break from the busy city just minutes from the station. It's Akita's Sensu Park.

Oyasu Ravine

Oyasu Ravine

The Oyasu area is famous for its volcanic activity deep down in the Earth. The area is strewn with heated pools of water and ...

Osarizawa Mine in Akita

Osarizawa Mine in Akita

The mines of northern Akita were once the largest of Japan, and at one time, the world! Enter the darkness and discover secre...

Akita Kanto Matsuri Festival

Akita Kanto Matsuri Festival

The heroics of the lantern bearers loom large and you can come close and personal with the teams vying for the best kanto bea...

Dakigaeri Gorge

Dakigaeri Gorge

Dakigaeri Gorge offers visitors stunning views of mountains, waterfalls and an iridescent blue river from the easy-to-walk hi...

Akita Museum of Art

Akita Museum of Art

The Akita Museum of Art plays homage to Tsuguharu Foujita, with a permanent collection tracing his life and works. His Book o...

Akita Top Things to Do

Akita Top Things to Do

Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan.

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