SIGHTSEEING AROUND

The ruins of Kubota Castle, which was built by the first feudal lord of Akita Prefecture, Satake, who was transferred from Hitachi. You can take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

Tsuguharu Foujita, a Western-style painter who was active in Paris and was called “Léonard Foujita.” Don’t miss the world’s largest mural “Akita Events” (3.65m high, 20.50m wide) depicting Akita in 1937.

5 minutes walk from Akita station. A store in the basement of Atrion, where you can find an array of Akita specialties. There is a wide variety of products such as kiritanpo, Inaniwa udon, traditional crafts, and local sake.

Events such as “Nakayoshi Time,” where you can interact with small animals, and “Manma Time,” where you can observe the animals eating up close. A green zoo that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

In addition to the impressive large aquarium that reproduces the habitat conditions of the fish in the “Sea of ​​Oga”, sea animals such as seals and penguins are also attractive. Polar bears play with toys, swim, and keep people entertained.

The masks and costumes of the nationally known folk event “Oga no Namahage” are exhibited, and movies are shown on a large screen. The Namahage Collection Corner, where more than 150 Namahage gather, is a must-see.