Akita Hidden Gems
日本海に面した米どころ。杉林と酒蔵、雪に埋もれた温泉、そして小さな町に息づく民俗行事。
8 spots
気候とベストシーズン
冬は日本海側特有の曇天と豪雪、夏は短く暑い。2月は雪の行事、8月は竿燈まつり。
名物・グルメ
- きりたんぽ鍋
- 稲庭うどん
- 日本酒
- 比内地鶏
代表的な見どころ
- 角館の武家屋敷
- 田沢湖
- 乳頭温泉郷
- なまはげ
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Akita Museum of Art — Foujita's Akita Masterworks
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