SIGHTSEEING AROUND

A traditional festival in which people who are proud of their skills parade around with strong “Kanto” poles. The Kanto lanterns are likened to ears of rice, and the hanging lanterns are likened to rice bales to pray for a bountiful harvest.

A Western-style building built at the end of the Meiji era as the former head office of Akita Bank. The exterior is Renaissance style and the interior is baroque. It is designated as a national important cultural property.

The market in front of the station offers seasonal flavors of Akita, such as locally caught fresh seafood, mountain vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits. You can also buy Akita’s specialty ingredients such as kiritanpo hot pot and local sake.

The folk performing arts of Akita City, such as the Kanto Festival and the Tsuchizaki Port Hikiyama Festival, are introduced through materials and videos. There are performances by the Kantokai on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April to October.

Akita City’s only microbrewery, Akura Beer. In addition to enjoying freshly brewed draft beer at the directly managed restaurant “Beer Cafe Akura”, the online shop is also popular.

In addition to being able to reserve the Akita Maiko Matsushita Theater for a small number of people, the special feeling that the contents change according to your wishes is attractive. It can be used for all occasions, such as family gatherings with children and sightseeing trips to fully enjoy Akita.