Posted 15/05/2026
Michi-no-Eki Kotooka | Local Food & Cultural Stop Along Route 7
Located along Route 7 in Mitane Town, Michi-no-Eki Kotooka is a popular roadside station between Akita City and Noshiro City. Known for its fresh local produce, regional gourmet food, and relaxing...
Posted 15/05/2026
Michi-no-Eki Minehama | Scenic Stop Near Shirakami Sanchi
Located along the scenic coastal Route 101 between Akita and Aomori, Michi-no-Eki Minehama is a relaxing roadside station where visitors can enjoy local food, seasonal scenery, and outdoor recreation...
Posted 14/05/2026
Michi-no-Eki Futatsui | Roadside Station Near Shirakami Sanchi
Located along Route 7 in Noshiro City, Michi-no-Eki Futatsui is a popular roadside station surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yoneshiro River, Nanakura Mountains, and Kimimachizaka Park. Know...
Posted 21/04/2026
Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Center (Fujisato)
Introduction If you want to understand the UNESCO-listed Shirakami Sanchi, the first place you should visit is the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center (Fujisato). Located on the...
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”
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...
Posted 13/06/2025
Meet an Akita Dog and Make Traditional Kiritanpo with a Local Host
Looking for an authentic cultural experience in rural Japan? This unique experience in Akita combines some of the region's most iconic treasures: an Akita dog, beautiful countryside scenery, and t...
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
Kimimachizaka Guided Tour & Kumiko Woodcraft Experience in Noshiro, Akita
Noshiro is a place where two local histories come together: the romantic story of Kimimachizaka and the woodworking culture that once made the city known as the “Wood Capital” of Japan. Located in...
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
Noshiro Fireworks Festival 2026: A Spectacular Summer Event Near Shirakami-Sanchi in Akita
Every summer, the city of Noshiro in northern Akita Prefecture lights up with one of Japan’s most spectacular fireworks events — the Noshiro Fireworks Festival. Known locally as Minato Matsuri Noshir...