Posted 26/06/2025
Mase Valley (Sanjugama)
The Sanjugama in Mase Valley is renowned for its unusual rock formations and about thirty natural potholes carved over many years by flowing water. It’s an excellent walking route to admire the clear...
Posted 26/06/2025
Ishikura Mountain Nature Park
Ishikura-yama Nature Park sits atop Mt. Ishikura at an elevation of 143 meters. The park features an observation deck, a campground, and walking trails. Depending on the route chosen, hikes can r...
Posted 18/06/2025
Authentic Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza Restaurant in Akita – “PIENO DI SOLE”
PIENO DI SOLE is a handmade pizzeria specializing in authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, freshly baked in a stone oven during lunchtime hours. Each pizza is fired at high temperatures to cr...
Posted 13/06/2025
A Nature-Lover’s Duo in Akita: Hike with an Akita Dog & Make Miso-Grilled Rice Sticks
Ever dreamed of exploring the great outdoors of Akita with an Akita dog by your side? This unique experience invites you to go on a scenic hike with Masa, a beloved local Akita dog, as you...
Posted 13/06/2025
Scenic Tour and Soba Noodle Experience in Happo Town at the Foot of Shirakami Sanchi
Happo Town, nestled between Shirakami Sanchi and the Sea of Japan, is a charming town full of local flavor. It boasts rich natural landscapes and many stunning hidden spots known only to locals. ...
Posted 12/06/2025
Guided Tour of Lovers’Blessing Park & Kumiko Woodcraft Experience in Noshiro
Kimimachizaka Park in Akita Prefecture became a sacred place for lovers to pray for romance after Emperor Meiji received a heartfelt love letter from the Empress during his visit there. This guid...
Posted 12/06/2025
Akita’s Authentic Culture: Wild Veggie Foraging and Gakko Chakko
More than half of Akita Prefecture is covered by mountains and untouched nature, providing an abundance of edible wild plants known as “mountain blessings.” In areas near the UNESCO World Natural...
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 22/06/2023
Chairing
Savour the tranquility of Shirakami’s nature by indulging in the activity of ‘chairing’. This unique experience allows you to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life while sitting on a ...
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 28/06/2021
Picking junsai (water shield)
What is 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 c...