SIGHTSEEING AROUND
An exhibition space set up in Area Nakaichi where you can meet Akita dogs. Please come and see the adorable figure designated as a “National Natural Monument”.
1-4-1 Nakadori, Akita City (Area Nakaichi 1F)
018-807-2535 (ONE FOR AKITA)
A port tower with a total height of 143m. From a height of 100m, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sea of Japan, the Oga Peninsula, and Mount Chokai.
1-9-1 Tsuchizaki Minato Nishi , Akita City
018-857-3381 (Roadside Station Akita Port Selion)
There are exhibits related to the Hikiyama event of the Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Festival, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Tsuchizaki air raid, and the Kitamae-bune.
3-10-27 Tsuchizaki Minato Nishi, Akita City
018-838-4244 (Tsuchizaki Port Historical Museum)
There are two storehouses, a storage room, a bottling factory, and a product warehouse on the premises, where everything from preparation to shipment is carried out. Please feel the traditional sake brewing that Akita is proud of.
4-12 Kawamoto Mutsumi-cho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
018-864-7331 (main)
A nearly circular lake colored with a ruri-colored surface and the legend of Princess Tatsuko. Boasting a depth of 423.4 meters, the deepest in Japan. Enjoy the mysterious atmosphere and seasonal expressions.
Lake Tazawa Lagoon Azura Lake
0187-43-2111 (Semboku City Tazawako Tourist Information Center “Forake”)
Many old buildings, including samurai residences, still exist in a compact area with a radius of about 2 km, and you can enjoy the tasteful townscape.
394-2 Kamisugasawa, Kakunodate-cho, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture (in front of Kakunodate Station)
0187-54-2700 (Semboku City Tourist Information Center “Kakunodate Station Storehouse”)
Central city circulation bus (Guru)
This is a bus that goes around the main spots in the center of Akita City.
Operating hours: 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Number of services: 21 trains per day (about 20 minutes per lap)
100 yen per ride or lap (free for elementary school students and younger)
Related Links
Akita City Sightseeing/Event Information Comprehensive Site Akitouch Plus
Akita Choibura BOOK (published by Regional Planning Division, General Affairs and Planning Department, Akita Tourism Promotion Bureau)
Akimeguri (published by Regional Planning Division, General Affairs and Planning Department, Akita Tourism Promotion Bureau)