Looking for authentic wood-fired pizza in Akita? “PIENO DI SOLE” is a cozy handmade pizzeria near JR Moritake Station, known for its authentic Neapolitan-style pizza baked in a traditional stone oven.

Using carefully selected local ingredients from Akita, each pizza is cooked at high temperatures to create a crispy crust, soft chewy center, and rich smoky flavor. In addition to pizza, the shop also offers handmade cookies and baked sweets that make perfect souvenirs or road-trip snacks.

Located just a 4-minute walk from JR Moritake Station, PIENO DI SOLE is also a hidden gem for train enthusiasts. If your timing is right, you may even catch the scenic sightseeing train, the Resort Shirakami, passing by while you enjoy your meal.

The Story Behind PIENO DI SOLE

“PIENO DI SOLE” means “full of sunshine” in Italian.

The owner chose this name to reflect the warmth and happiness he hopes customers feel when visiting the restaurant. Just like sunshine brightens the day, the stone oven symbolizes warmth, comfort, and joy.

The shop officially opened on April 2, 2014.

The inspiration came from a life-changing experience in Yamagata Prefecture, where the owner first tasted authentic stone-oven pizza. Deeply moved by the flavor, he decided to learn the craft himself.

After a year and a half of self-study and experimentation — including building his own stone oven from scratch — he finally recreated the taste and emotion that inspired him. That passion became the foundation of PIENO DI SOLE.

Taste Akita Through Local Specialty Pizzas

One of the restaurant’s most unique menu items is the seasonal “Junsai & Cheese” pizza, available only during summer. It features junsai, a traditional Akita delicacy known for its soft, silky, jelly-like texture.

Alongside classics such as Margherita, Mushroom & Bacon, and Cheese & Tomato, PIENO DI SOLE also serves original pizzas inspired by Akita’s local flavors and seasonal ingredients.

Popular specialty pizzas include:

• Fukura Chili Pepper
• Fuki-Burdock Miso
• Bacon & Pumpkin
• Smoked Pickled Daikon
• Summer-exclusive Junsai & Cheese

These creative regional flavors offer a one-of-a-kind pizza experience that you can only find in Akita.

If you visit northern Akita, PIENO DI SOLE is a great place to enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza while discovering local ingredients and regional food culture.