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Home of Japan's most famous dog, the loyal Hachiko. Odate is also known as the birthplace of kiritanpo, Akita's signature local dish, and is rich in specialties spanning food and traditional craft — from magewappa bentwood ware to Hinai-jidori chicken. With hot springs and scenic natural spots nearby, it's the perfect place for a relaxed getaway.
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Kitaakita is home to Odate-Noshiro Airport, just about 70 minutes from Tokyo by air. Nurtured by the grand nature of Mt. Moriyoshi and the Yoneshiro River, the region carries on the traditions of Matagi hunting culture. It is also home to the Isedotai Site, part of a group of Jomon-period archaeological sites registered as a UNESCO World Heritage property.
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A town that once flourished around mining, where surviving mine-related facilities still give the streets a nostalgic, retro atmosphere. Alongside the grand nature of Lake Towada on the Aomori border, Kosaka carefully preserves treasures from its mining heritage, including the Meiji-era wooden theater Korakukan and facilities related to the historic Kosaka Mine.
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Located in the mountainous heart of Akita Prefecture, Kamikoani is surrounded by beautiful nature, and a variety of traditional performing arts are still passed down here today. With Akita cedars soaring toward the sky and a rich land nurtured by forests and rivers, it's a place of quiet, mysterious beauty where you can feel the timeless landscape of old Japan.
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