• Odate City
• Hands-On Experiences and Tours
• History and Culture

[Akita, Odate] Experience Playing the “Kanayama Taiko” Amid Beautiful Rural Scenery | Beginners, Women, and Children Welcome!

This is a hands-on activity where you can perform the local traditional “Kanayama Taiko” drumming amidst beautiful natural scenery. Why not let yourself be soothed by the drumbeats echoing through the rural landscape and mountains? Kanayama Taiko has been cherished and passed down locally to celebrate the prosperity of the Okuzo Kanayama gold mine, which flourished during the Nara period. Its defining feature is the sound of large drums resonating powerfully through the mountains. The echoing sound permeates your very being. We’ll take photos and videos of your experience using your smartphone or camera. With excellent access from nearby tourist spots such as Lake Towada, Appi, and Hachimantai, we hope you’ll come visit us!

• Odate City
• Events and Festivals
• Gourmet
• Hands-On Experiences and Tours

[Akita, Odate] Experience an early-morning auction and tour the market! Discover the flavors of the season at the only public market in northern Akita that handles both vegetables and fish! (Includes a morning set meal) Families with children and groups are welcome.

Odate City in Akita Prefecture, the heart of Northern Tohoku, is home to a rich culinary culture. Why not visit the only public market in northern Akita Prefecture that handles both vegetables and fish—the very foundation of this culinary culture—and explore the seasonal ingredients on offer? There are plenty of attractions to enjoy, such as the thrilling auctions of locally grown vegetables and fresh fish caught in the waters off Akita. Get up a little early, visit the market as a form of morning exercise, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and experience all that Odate has to offer! *Please note that as this is a public market, shopping is not available to the general public. We appreciate your understanding.