Posted 12/06/2025
Experience Akita’s Mountain Culture: Wild Vegetable Foraging and Gakko Chakko
Looking for an authentic rural Japan experience? This half-day experience combines wild vegetable foraging, a visit to a hidden waterfall, outdoor cooking over a fire, and Gakko Chakko—a tradition...
Posted 7/05/2025
Dakedai Nature Education Forest: The Ideal Starting Point for Shirakami Sanchi Exploration
The Dakedai Education Forest is located in the outskirts of Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 620 meters, nestled between two towering mountains on a plateau. It is...
Posted 24/06/2024
Spiritual Retreat in Akita: Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple Awaits You
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple offers visitors a peaceful retreat and a deep connection to Japanese culture and nature. This historic pl...
Posted 14/06/2023
Top spots to see fall foliage in the Akita Shirakami area
Smell the sweet, caramel scent of the yellow katsura leaves.Take pictures of the dramatic Japanese maple and enjoy fall drives through the vivid Shirakami area.Here are our top spots for fall foliage...
Posted 26/12/2022
Damako Hotpot
Not second to Akita’s famous Kiritanpo hotpot This delicious hotpot dish is a unique specialty of Northern Akita and is usually enjoyed in winter by locals. The primary ingredients often used are ...
Posted 25/11/2022
Cycling around Shirakami Sanchi
Be it for professionals or for those who love it as a hobby, the diverse topographical features of the Shirakami Sanchi make it the ideal location for the adventurous cyclist. As an eco-friendly mean...
Posted 2/09/2020
Shirakami Hiking & Nabekko Experience | Guided Beech Forest Hike in Akita
Experience Overview Walk through the beautiful Dakedai Beech Forest with a local Shirakami guide, where you'll discover the rich ecology and stories of the forest while exploring an area preserved...
Posted 19/02/2020
Hachimori Kankoichi Market
A fun activity for those who have a free morning during the weekend. Local vendors gather at the Hachimori Kankoichi Market to sell fish, vegetables, fruits, and special dishes. Visitors can buy fres...
Posted 20/11/2019
Kumiko Woodworking
Kumiko is a traditional woodworking technique that assembles small wooden pieces to create intricate patterns on things such as containers, ornaments, and partition screens. No nails or staples are u...
Posted 20/11/2019
Ajiro Weaving
Ajiro weaving is a delicate technique that weaves thin strips of various woods to create beautiful, colorful designs in ceilings, walls, tea trays, and lanterns. It can be seen at Kaneyu in Noshir...
Posted 20/11/2019
Mori no Eki | Local Food & Nature Gateway to Shirakami Sanchi
Located at the foot of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site Shirakami Sanchi, Mori no Eki serves as one of the main tourism hubs in Fujisato Town. The facility includes a tourist information cen...
Posted 18/11/2019
Goshonodai Auto Campground in Happo, Akita
Goshonodai Auto Campground is a popular seaside campground located in Happo Town, northern Akita Prefecture. Overlooking the Sea of Japan and located next to Isaribi Onsen Hatahatakan, the campground...