Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen
Experience the gift of good eating and relaxing hot springs among beech forests
Akita: Art and Culture
Where creativity meets age-old customs and sights
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu
Embark on an outdoor adventure and meet one of Japan’s most beloved dog breeds
Discover Akita Prefecture
Explore Akita’s Flavors & Culture
Explore Akita’s Flavors & Culture
Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen
By Tiffany Aguilar
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Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season. With a distinct climate, Akita has mastered its rice cultivation,...
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By Veronica Carnevale
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Indulge your artist’s eye and cultural curiosities in Akita Prefecture! Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cui...
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Akita, situated in northern Japan’s Tohoku region, is an expansive prefecture famous for its nourishing hot springs, delicious cuisine, rich cultural heritage, and stunning natural beauty. This natural...
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Things To Do in Akita
Culture
Akita Kanto Festival
Akita
Aug 3rd - Aug 6th
100
Culture
Noshiro Tanabata
Akita
Early Aug
1
Culture
Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival
Akita
Mid Feb
81
Culture
Paper Balloon Festival in Semboku
Akita
Mid Feb
52
Activities
Senshu Park Sakura Festival
Akita
Mid - Late Apr
2
Activities
Taihei River Sakura Festival
Akita
Mid - Late Apr
1Getting to Akita from Tokyo
- By plane ~1 hr 5 min
Around 9 daily non-stop flights between Haneda Airport and Akita Airport, operated by JAL and ANA. Japan Explorer Pass
- By train ~3hr 45 min
Board the Akita Shinkansen (Komachi) at Tokyo Station for a direct service to Akita Station JR East Pass
- By car ~7hr 20mins
On your drive north, take the coastal highway E6 through Ibaraki, Fukushima and Miyagi, or take the inland E13 via E4 through Yamagata prefecture.
- By plane ~1 hr 15 min
Around 6 daily non-stop flights between Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) and Akita Airport, operated by JAL and ANA. Japan Explorer Pass
- By train ~8hr 9 min
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi) from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo, then change to the Akita Shinkansen (Komachi) for a direct service to Akita Station. JR East Pass
- By plane ~1 hr 5 min
Around 4 daily non-stop flights between Sapporo Okadama Airport (also New Chitose Airport) and Akita Airport, operated by JAL and ANA. Japan Explorer Pass
- By train ~8hr
Take the Hokuto limited express from Shin-Sapporo Station for Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then change to a Hokkaido Shinkansen and journey to Morioka Station (Iwate), before changing to the Akita Shinkansen to reach Akita Station. JR East Pass
- By plane ~1 hr 20 min
Around 2 daily non-stop flights between Chubu Centrair International Airport and Akita Airport, operated by ANA.
- By train ~5 hr 24 min
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen (Hikari) from Nagoya Station to Tokyo Station, then change to the Akita Shinkansen (Komachi) for a direct service to Akita Station. JR East Pass
Discover More of Akita Prefecture
Visit Akita Prefecture’s official tourism website to explore unique attractions and immerse yourself in the region’s rich culture and breathtaking landscapes.
Official Website