秋田県 · Tohoku Region

Akita Hidden Gems

Rice country and cedar forests on the Sea of Japan, known for sake, hot springs buried in snow, and folk traditions kept alive in small towns.

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Climate & Best Season

Very heavy winter snow and grey Sea-of-Japan skies; short, warm summers. February for snow festivals, August for Kanto Matsuri.

The Akita Nairiku Line runs ninety-four kilometres north to south through the middle of the prefecture, from Takanosu to…

Isedotai has four stone circles, which is unique in Japan — every other Jomon circle site has one or two. They sit on a…