Aka Renge Club opened in 2015 inside a former early twentieth century power transfer station. The building was moved to its present location from its original location near the Kosaka Mine and features a unique wooden framework and brick construction. Patrons can enjoy fresh baked bread, cakes, and waffles in the spacious, chic interior, or while enjoying the weather on the outdoor patio. Booster seats are provided for children, making it the perfect choice for lunch during family trips. Be sure to try the coffee and soft-serve ice cream topped with local organic acacia honey!

Kosaka was a prosperous mining town around the turn of 20th century, but the smoke from the factories had a devastated the surrounding plant life. In 1909, the townspeople decided to reforest the surrounding landscape by planting imported acacia trees. Now, every June the town bursts with the color and fragrance from over 3 million blooming acacia trees, the largest grove in Japan. ​Local honey bees flock to gather the pollen from the flowers which create exceptionally thick, sweet, and pure honey.

Have the best of both worlds! This hearty meal was created to satisfy customers who couldn’t decided between ramen or pork cutlet for lunch. ​Each of the seven ramen shops in Kosaka that serve the dish put their own spin on the recipe. Miso, salt, and spicy broth styles are available in addition to the standard soy sauce based ramen.

Once the residence of the Kudo clan, owners of the land where Kosaka was developed, this Nakoko Estate was built in 1885. Of samurai lineage, head of the Kudo clan also served as mayors of Kosaka town during the Edo, Taisho, and Showa eras. Grand in scale and with a large number of rooms between the first and second floors of the house, this estate stands as an important testament to the samurai days or old. The exquisitely decorated interior lies in sharp contrast the rural aesthetic prevalent in the area.

Nanataki is conveniently located halfway between Lake Towada and Kosaka Town on the Jukai Line road which begins in Odate. The seven tiered waterfall has a drop of 60m (197ft) and features a shrine and waterwheel located at the base. It is also named as one of the “100 Famous Waterfalls of Japan”. Across the street are the Magozaemon Restaurant, Heartland Market farm stand, EcoSaka Rape Seed Oil store, and Towada Pork outlet.

Lake Towada was formed roughly 200,000 years ago by a series of volcanic eruptions. The resulting crater was the slowly filled with rainwater until it reached a depth of 327m (1,073ft), making it the third deepest lake in Japan. The sky and surrounding mountains reflected in the glassy lake surface is a sight you need to see to believe! Flowing 14km from Lake Towada to Yakiyama, the Oirase Gorge is a popular tourist destination for its pristine natural scenery.

The Tenshikan was built in cooperation with the Kosaka mine in 1931 as a kindergarten for the children of local miners. An order of Christian nuns ran the kindergarten which influenced the western aesthetic of the building. Clapboard siding, vertical sliding windows, and roof decorations are just some of the features that put the Tenshikan on par with the Kosaka Mine office and Korakukan Theater. An educational display about the history of the Tenshikan and a multi-purpose room are open to visitors.

The Kosaka mine office was built in 1905 during the boom years of the mine, at that time the most productive in Japan. The three-story renaissance style building is constructed of local Akita cedar and noted for the highly refined spiral staircase. Inside, educational exhibits showcase the history of the town and local sightseeing locations. On the first floor, a gift shop sells local products including the town specialty, acacia honey.

Constructed in 1910 for the enjoyment of local miners, the theater boasts a unique Western façade with a traditional Japanese interior. Shows are still held on a regular basis, over a century since the first curtain call. Guided tours before and after performances take guests backstage to see famous kabuki actor autographs and under-stage to view the rotating stage mechanism.