Akita Culture and Industry Facility, Matsushita

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Akita Culture and Industry Facility, Matsushita

The "Akita Maiko (apprentice geisha)" has been revived in the modern age.

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The remains of "Kappo Matsushita," a Japanese cuisine restaurant
established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926), still remain in Senshu Park. Matsushita's beautiful wooden Japanese-style architecture was used as a base for introducing Akita culture, which is in decline.

The Akita Maiko Theater, where visitors can meet Akita Maiko, is the most popular among tourists, with a large hall that can be used as a cultural space, a terrace cafe "Saryo," and a bar "Shubo" where visitors can enjoy sake tasting from Akita. Akita maiko dance, tea ceremony, and ozashiki (maiko entertainment) experiences are held twice a day every Saturday. The lunchtime and early afternoon sessions differ in content, and one person can participate. The early afternoon session can be attended without a reservation for the day fee of 2,200 yen. Also, with advance reservations, you can experience performances on days other than Saturdays and a town walking plan with an Akita maiko.

In the old days, nearly 200 geishas added a touch of glamor to the bustling atmosphere of Kawabata, Akita's downtown area. The Akita Maiko Theater brings back to life the glamorous atmosphere of that era.

Highlights

  • Renovated from a building that was once a long-established ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) dating back to the Taisho Era (1912-1926).
  • On Saturdays, "Akita Maiko Theater" is held, where visitors can watch the dances of Akita maiko. (Reservations are required for the noon performance.)
  • Saryo is a café where you can taste tea and sweets with an Akita flavor and is recommended as a break spot during a stroll in Senshu Park.

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  • Akita Maiko, "Akita beauties you can meet," transmits Akita's OMOTENASHI (hospitality) culture.

    Akita Maiko, "Akita beauties you can meet," transmits Akita's OMOTENASHI (hospitality) culture.

  • At the Akita Maiko Theater, you can casually enjoy glamorous singing and dancing as a sightseeing attraction.

    At the Akita Maiko Theater, you can casually enjoy glamorous singing and dancing as a sightseeing attraction.

  • The "Early Afternoon Session" includes a tea ceremony. You can have tea made.

    The "Early Afternoon Session" includes a tea ceremony. You can have tea made.

  • In the "Lunchtime Session," you can enjoy lunch and chat with a maiko.

    In the "Lunchtime Session," you can enjoy lunch and chat with a maiko.

  • Experience a stroll through the city with a maiko (for a fee)

    Experience a stroll through the city with a maiko (for a fee)

Reviews

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  • 陳榆

    秋田文化產業設施松下」在大宴會場還能欣賞到秋田舞妓的表演哦很棒啊

Details

Name in Japanese
あきた文化産業施設 松下
Postal Code
010-0876
Address
1-3 Senshukoen, Akita City, Akita
Telephone
018-827-3241
Holiday
Mondays, December through March (Matsushita Saryo is closed during winter)
Hours
Saryo 10am-3pm (Sat., Sun., holidays from 9am), Akita Maiko Theater is open Sat. 11:30am-1:30pm (reservation required), 2:30pm-4:00pm
Admission
Akita Maiko Theater 2,000 yen and up
Directions
15 min. walk from JR Akita Sta.
Credit Cards
Accepted (Not available for City Walk Experience)
Website
Official Website (Japanese)