Culture Summer in Akita Senshu Park Kasia Szumna Senshu Park is not only a perfect oasis of tranquility at the heart of Akita but also an important historic venue.
Culture Nishinomiya Clan Ancestral Museum Kasia Szumna If you are visiting Kakunodate, do not rush straight to the Bukeyashiki Street (famous Samurai House Street). Be sure to make a..
Culture Akita's Miyoshi Shrine Anonymous The Miyoshi Shrine is a shinto shrine built in 673 AD that sees over 800,000 visitors a year. In mid January each year the Miyoshi..
Culture Akita Museum of Art Kim Bergström The Akita Museum of Art plays homage to Tsuguharu Foujita, with a permanent collection tracing his life and works. His Book of..
Accommodation Hotel Richmond Akita Eki-mae Bonson Lam Richmond hotel is one of the top rated hotels with Akita and has the chic factor more commonly associated with the grand four star..
Activities Cycling and Boating on Lake Tazawa Bonson Lam Immerse yourself in the purity of Lake Tazawa. There is a legend here about a girl called Tatsuko, who thought that by drinking..
9 Mount Akita-Komagatake in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Hike Mount Komagatake in autumn to see spectacular views of colourful foliage juxtaposed against an eerie volcanic landscape.
7 Oga Peninsula at Sunset Dale A. Brown The Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture is known for its rich cultural identity, but it also has some spectacular natural beauty..