• Kosaka
• Experiences and Tours
• History and Culture

Train Engineer Experience

Opened in 1908 to support Kosaka’s booming mining industry, the Kosaka Railroad was decommissioned and then given a second life as the Kosaka Rail Park. From spring to early winter guests can try driving a real diesel train inside the park. During the winter months guests can clear the tracks with the snow plow engine!

• Kosaka
• Experiences and Tours
• History and Culture

Stylish Dress Rentals

Want to feel like royalty? Choose from over 100 wedding dresses and evenging gowns available for dress-up rentals at the Kosaka Mine Office. Discover your favorite and take fun commemorative photos throughout the building and premises.

• Kitaakita
• Nature and Scenery
• Experiences and Tours

Lake Taihei Sightseeing

Lake Taihei is a man-made lake formed by the construction of the Mt. Moriyoshi Dam.It has a circumfrence of 30km, surface area of 195ha and depth of 58m. The Lake Taihei sightseeing boat begins service on June 1st and continues until late autumn. Passengers can dismbark at the Komata Gorge to view a series of stunning waterfalls.

• Kitaakita
• Nature and Scenery
• Events and Festivals

Akita Nairiku Railway

Ride the scenic Akita Nairiku Railway as it crosses 94.2km through pristine natual scenery from Kakunodate to Takanosu. Rows or old samurai houses line the streets of Kakunodate and the Mt. Moriyoshi area in Kitaakita is home to the Matagi hunter culture. Enjoy the history, culture, and natural beauty of Akita on this one of a kind railway.

• Odate
• Gourmet Food
• Experiences and Tours

Enjoy authentic Kiritampo cooking! Fun and delicious! Making miso-tampo + local Hinai chicken Kiritampo hotpot [Akita·Odate]

“Kiritampo” (mashed rice skewers) is famous as a specialty of Akita prefecture, but its place of “origin” is actually Odate city! Odate is Japan’s No. 1 production area of Hinai chicken, which is a must-have essential ingredient for the authentic kiritampo hotpot. The culture of having kiritampo hotpot at home or celebration events has been rooted here still in Odate. You can enjoy the authentic taste using the delicious Hinai chicken with rich flavor and its umami soup. The local friendly ladies and grannies will teach you how to make kiritampo. The taste of kiritampo that you made by yourselves will surely be great. How about spend a warm time with the locals while enjoying the kiritampo hotpot? 【Contents】 Making miso tampo + kiritampo hotpot + A side dish + dessert!

• Odate
• Experiences and Tours
• History and Culture

Walking Odate in a Kimono & try culture experiences & photo shoot with Akitainu dog [Akita·Odate]

Would you like to experience traditional Japanese culture wearing kimono and trying Japanese tea ceremony at the beautiful Japanese garden of Torigata Hall, Keijo Park’s famous red Taiko Bridge, or the historic Orokan? How about an elegant photo shoot to commemorate your experience?

• Kosaka
• Events and Festivals
• Experiences and Tours
• History and Culture

[Akita Kosaka Town] Guided tour of the playhouse Korakukan

<About Korakukan> Korakukan was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for employees of Kosaka Mine in Akita Prefecture. It is characterized by its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which was rare at the time. What is noteworthy is that it is still an active playhouse. From late April to early November, popular plays and revue shows are performed once to three times a day. During the winter months, when there are no performances, the museum is open as a tour facility.

• Odate
• Gourmet Food
• Experiences and Tours

Enjoy Nakayama Soba making! Fun and delicious! Using rich-flavored buckwheat flour and local specialty yams [Akita·Odate]

Nakayama soba that has been handed down in the Nakayama district. A soba flour with a delicious flavor produced by a climate with a large temperature difference and a mountain ridge of Odate’s specialty are used as the bridging to create a unique texture. The unique flavor, texture and throat feel of Nakayama soba is a dish that makes you go. The local mom will teach you how to make soba noodles. The taste of soba that you struck yourself is exceptional. Why don’t you spend a warm time with the mothers of the farmers around your own soba noodles? [Experience contents] Nakayama soba making experience Soba (hot and cold) + tempura + dessert is included!

• Odate
• Gourmet Food
• Experiences and Tours

[Akita/Odate] Stay at a farmer’s guest house and experience a relaxing rural life! Authentic kiritanpo making experience with mini farming ♫ [Exploration C type]

Why do not you experience the life of the farmer through making dandelions and farming while staying at the farmhouse? We have experiences and hospitality that make you feel like you want to come back to Odate! At Odate’s farmhouse inn, you can experience making an authentic Kiritanpo with the mother of the farmer, Hot spring You can heal your body slowly. Agricultural and farmer experiences are possible according to your request and schedule. Please enjoy “the second hometown”! [Experience contents] ・ Farmhouse accommodation (2 meals per night, with local open-air bath)Hot spring ・ With dinner, you can experience “making a real Kiritanpo” for dinner! Enjoy a luxurious dinner with plenty of local ingredients, including grilled Hinouchi chicken and seasonal salted fish.・ Free rental of work clothes ・ Simple farming experience, walk around the area etc. between check-in (after 15:00) and check-out (until 10:00)

• Kitaakita
• Nature and Scenery

Taxi service from Aniai Station to Mt. Moriyoshi Ani Gondola! Get better deal with advance booking! Enjoy the scenery of every season! [Akita・Kita-akita]

A special taxi service between Aniai Station and Moriyoshizan Ani Gondola! Book in advance to reduce a regular price of 5-6 thousand yen (by meter) down to 3-4 thousand yen! Mt. Moriyoshi is one of the best hundred mountains famous for its rich variety of flowers blooming in spring and summer. In autumn, its summit and surrounding hills are covered with colorful autumn leaves. In winter, the mountain will transform into a crystal world with rime ice on all trees. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the mountain and enjoy its beautiful scenery at this discounted rate. * No taxi service available in November as gondola operation will be suspended. Ani Taxi provides convenient access to the scenic spots of Mt. Moriyoshi and nearby sightseeing places! The Mt. Moriyoshi and nearby Moriyoshi Prefectural Natural Park located in Kita-akita city boast splendid  nature with beautiful waterfalls. You can also see the stunning Toudou Valley and the Toudou Fall and ride a boat to explore the beautiful Taihei Lake and Komata Gorge. To attract more visitors to the beautiful nature the Moriyoshi tour taxi (shared use) is cooperating with Akita Nairiku Line. We look forward to providing a pleasant trip for everyone.​ ​