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A small shrine on the shore of a lake in Akita in winter

Prefecture guide

Akita

秋田県

Snowy northern prefecture of samurai houses in Kakunodate, the remote Nyuto Onsen, Lake Tazawa and the original Akita dogs.

Advisories (minor): Dense fog, Frost · Alerts for all of Japan

places to see
27
town guide
1
protected local foods
6
traditional crafts
4
Japan Heritage story
1

Map of Akita

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Places to see in Akita

Town guides in Akita

The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.

Taste of Akita

Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.

Traditional crafts of Akita

Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.

Weather in Akita this week

  1. Today

    24 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 21°CLow 8°C

  2. Sun

    25 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 20°CLow 13°C

    Rain 40%

  3. Mon

    26 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 19°CLow 9°C

    Rain 40%

  4. Tue

    27 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 17°CLow 7°C

    Rain 60%

Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.

7-day forecast and climate for AkitaJapan in OctoberJapan in NovemberJapan in DecemberJapan in January

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Japan Heritage stories

Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.

Good to know

  • Kakunodate's samurai street is lined with weeping cherry trees in late April.
  • The Akita Kanto festival in early August balances lanterns on tall bamboo poles.
  • Kiritanpo, grilled rice sticks in hot pot, is the local winter dish.

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