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Akita

About Akita

Akita, a heartwarming hometown where nature and culture come alive

Akita Prefecture is a region of beautiful natural scenery and rich culture.

Lake Tazawa, the Oga Peninsula, Hachimantai, and other natural wonders offer spectacular views of the four seasons.

Akita is also famous for traditional events such as the Akita Kanto Festival and Namahage, giving visitors a deep sense of local culture. Furthermore, there are many hot spring resorts, which are popular among travelers seeking a hot spring cure and relaxation.

Basic Information

region Tohoku
capital Akita
largest cities Akita
Yokote
Daisen
Yurihonjo
Odate
area 11,638km2
population 915,691 (2024)
GDP 3,625 billion JPY
prefecture's tree Akita-sugi
prefecture's bird Copper pheasant
prefecture's flower Fuki

Popular Area

掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Central Area

A rich landscape of tradition and nature in central Akita

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(Tea-making tea) 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Daisen Senboku Area

An inspiring trip to Daisen and Senboku, where festivals and nature are woven together

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Sertmann, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Noshiro Yamamoto Area

A trip to discover the charm of Noshiro Yamamoto, where nature and traditional crafts come alive

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Yauchi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Odate Kaduno Area

A trip to Odate and Kazuno, where nature and traditions are alive and well

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kyohei ito, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Honjo Yuri Area

Healing moments in Honjo and Yuri, where you can feel the bounty of the sea and mountains

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皓月旗, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yuzawa Ogachi Area

A relaxing trip to Yuzawa and Ogatsu, where hot springs and traditional culture are woven together.

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