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Hinokinai River Embankment

Along the Hinokinai River, which runs through the center of Kakunodate Town in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, a row of Somei Yoshino cherry trees stretches for Approx. 2 kilometers. Planted in 1934 to commemorate the birth of the Emperor Emeritus, Approx. 400 trees color the riverbank in a landscape designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. Together with Bukeyashiki Street, it is also one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom spots.

• Akita
• Tourist Attractions

Samurai Residences in Kakunodate

In Kakunodate, part of the city of Semboku in Akita Prefecture, exists rows of old houses first attributed to the Ashina family in the early Edo period (around year 1620), that later flourished under the castle town of the Satake-Kita family. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.

• Akita
• Famous Places

Akita Station

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.

• Akita
• Tourist Attractions

Sato Yosuke Shoten Flagship Store

This long-established shop has inherited the Inaniwa udon production method established by the first generation Inaniwa (Sato) Kichizaemon in 1665.

• Akita
• Japanese Cuisine

Akita Airport

A gateway to the Tohoku region connecting Akita Prefecture with cities across Japan, with flights to Sapporo (New Chitose, Okadama), Tokyo (Haneda), Nagoya (Chubu), and Osaka (Itami). It serves both domestic and international flights.

• Akita
• Airplanes & Airport

Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Visitor Center)

Sightseeing in Odate-shi interchange facilities opened in 2019 near JR Odate Station. The building is modeled after the Taisho era Shibuya station building, named after Japan's most famous Akita Inu dog, "Chuken Hachiko" (loyal dog Hachi).

• Akita
• Museums

Kansagu (Ukiki Shrine)

Kansagu, also known as Ukiki Shrine, is a mystical shrine situated by the lakeside, dedicated to Princess Tatsuko from the legend of Tatsuko-hime. The shrine was named in 1769 by Masuto Soshu, a haiku poet and samurai of the Akita domain. It is called Ukiki Shrine because it enshrines a large driftwood (floating tree) that washed ashore.

• Akita
• Shrines & Temples

Tamagawa Onsen

Tamagawa Onsen has the strongest acidic spring in Japan, known as “the therapeutic hot water.” From the source spring called “Ofuki,” 98°C hot water gushes out 9000 liters / min. It is by far the biggest hot spring.

• Akita
• Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts