What to do in Akita Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A snow-covered landscape with a lake and mountains in the background.
A landscape with cherry blossom trees and daffodils.
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone wall backdrop and a clear blue pool.
A golden statue on a rock by a lake with mountains in the background.
A night scene with illuminated lanterns and a crowd of people.

Activities

Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

AU$409
per adult
Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Akita: Kakunodate Samurai District & Residence Tour

Akita: Kakunodate Samurai District & Residence Tour

AU$662
per adult
Akita: Kakunodate Samurai District & Residence Tour
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What to do in Akita Prefecture

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Lake Tazawa

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Tazawa during your travels in Senboku. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
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Kisakatamachi

While visiting Kisakatamachi, you might make a stop by sights like Kisakata Road Station and Chokai Quasi-National Park.

 

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Day trip destinations from Akita Prefecture

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Hirosaki

A rural landscape with a field of crops, a hayfield, and a forested mountain in the background.

Odate

A cherry blossom grove with a red-roofed building in the background.

Shizukuishi

A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with a lake in the foreground.
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Kosaka

A serene river with boats, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Ichinoseki

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, wooden beams, and a covered entrance area.

Oshu

A vast rice field with a mountain in the background.

Hirakawa

A red bridge with a snow-covered mountain in the background.

Owani

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