After a long busy day, I was originally just looking for some late-night robatayaki in Akita.
But I unexpectedly found a Michelin Bib Gourmand-type popular spot right by the station (I noticed the award inside the restaurant).
Even better, you can pick your fish directly from the day’s catch, though some had already sold out by then.
I went in just wanting to check it out, but every dish was delicious.
It was such an unexpected little highlight of the trip!
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Akita Station
Akita’s gateway, featuring spaces richly designed with Akita cedar.
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Akita Station is the gateway to Akita Prefecture, served by the Akita Shinkansen and local train lines. It is the largest station in Akita Prefecture, used by Approx. 20,000 passengers a day, from local residents to tourists. In recent years, the station and its connected buildings have been renewed, creating new appeal.
Inside the station, Akita cedar is used in the walls inside and outside the ticket gates, along the free passageway, and in the waiting lounge interior so visitors can feel the spirit of Akita as a land of forests and wood. Wooden tables and chairs crafted using traditional techniques are also placed throughout the station. The waiting lounge can also be used as a workspace or study space. In addition, a lawn plaza with a promenade has been developed at the west exit, where visitors can sit on benches and relax.
The station building Topico is home to restaurants and souvenir shops. You can casually enjoy Akita flavors such as kiritanpo, Inaniwa udon, and local sake. There is also ALS, which has fashion, variety goods, and souvenir shops, making it ideal for spending time during your trip.
Highlights
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Akita’s gateway station, served by the Shinkansen and local train lines.
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Spaces featuring generous use of Akita cedar.
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The waiting lounge can also be used as a workspace.
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Includes shopping facilities such as Topico and ALS.
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Events are sometimes held at the west exit lawn plaza.
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Approx. 20,000 passengers use the station each day
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The lawn plaza is a relaxing place to take a break
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Available in the waiting lounge and station building.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes, including Senshu Park, Akita Museum of Art, and the Akita City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center (Neburinagashi-kan).
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Are there smoking areas?
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There are four in total: one on the Akita Shinkansen platform and three on the local train platforms.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 秋田駅
- Postal Code
- 010-0001
- Address
- 7-1-2 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
- Phone
- 050-2016-1600 (JR East Information Center)
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- Please check the JR East official website for train operating hours
- Access
- Directly connected to JR Akita Station
- Official website
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Official website (Japanese)
Akita Station Building Topico/ALS Official website (Japanese)
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