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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 2/06/2023

Kanabotoke Plum Orchard

Kanabotoke Plum Orchard (Kanabotoke Ume Koen in Japanese) is a 5.3-hectare park with approximately 2000 plum trees of five varieties; Tougorou, Koshi-no-ume, Shirakaga, Bungo, and Nankou-ume. There i...

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 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

Michi No Eki, Roadside Stations

Michi no eki offer a space to recharge and learn more about the area you're passing through on your road trip. Enjoy delicious meals and see various regional produce. Mori no eki in Fujisato Town ...

Posted 20/11/2019

A Guide to Junsai

Junsai is a traditional water vegetable. Coated in a slippery, gelatinous substance, they grow in big, shallow ponds. Containing large amounts of fiber, junsai is considered to be good for health and...

Posted 15/11/2019

Kurumidai Camping Ground

Fall asleep to the sound of the trickling water in the nearby stream. Gaze at the night stars uninhibited by city lights. Tucked away in the woods of the Shirakami Mountains, this campground is perfe...

Posted 15/11/2019

Subari Camping Ground

Located next to Subari Dam in Fujisato Town, this campsite offers great views of the reservoir and surrounding cliffs. In addition, there is a tennis court, garden golf ground, playground, and small ...

Posted 15/11/2019

Babahera Ice Cream

A dessert only sold in Akita, Babahera ice cream is delicious, and scooped in the shape of a rose by local women. Its refreshing strawberry and banana flavors are popular among both children and adul...

Posted 15/11/2019

Shirakami Lamb

Shirakami lamb is a special Suffolk Hogget meat that is hard to come by in other parts of Honshu. Local to Fujisato Town, this grass-fed lamb is often used in a variety of dishes including shabu-shab...

Posted 15/11/2019

Sunset Spots

Finish your day of travel on northern Akita's coastline. Sunsets over the Sea of Japan coupled with the Shirakami mountain range make for a picture perfect spot to unwind. Kanoura Observatory A...

Posted 14/11/2019

Waterfalls

The Shirakami area has a number of hidden waterfalls. Below are a couple of "see it for yourself" spots: Garo Waterfall Located behind a small shrine, this waterfall is a short drive from the S...