Akita prefecture & city guide
Akita, in northern Tōhoku, is a land of lush nature and rural traditions
Festival & events in Akita
Kantō Matsuri
竿燈まつり
Summer festival with long poles of balanced lanterns
Yokote Kamakura Matsuri
横手かまくら祭り
Winter festival with illuminated igloos
Ōmagari Hanabi
大曲花火
Large-scale fireworks competition
Best things to do in Akita
Oga-hantō
男鹿半島
Famous for its landscapes and Namahage tradition
Oga Peninsula
男鹿半島
Famous for its landscapes and Namahage tradition
Nyūtō Onsen
乳頭温泉
Complex of historical thermal springs
Akita typical foods
Kiritanpo
きりたんぽ
Grilled rice on skewers, often served in soup
Inaniwa Udon
稲庭うどん
Thin udon, considered among the best in Japan
Iburi-gakko
いぶりがっこ
Smoked Pickled Radishes
Akita local souvenirs
Akita Kokeshi
秋田こけし
Traditional wooden dolls, famous for their serene faces and elegant decorations
Akita Mokkō
秋田木工
Hand-carved wooden items, such as tools and small decorations
Akita prefecture nearby destinations
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Akita city transportation guide
Access to Akita
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Moving within the city
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From Tōkyō to Akita
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Akita 1 day itinerary
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