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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Akita_(city)Akita (city) - Wikipedia

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   Akita (Japanese: 秋田市, Hepburn: Akita-shi) IPA:; lit."Autumn field City" is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a core city since 1 April 1997.

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3. www.japan-guide.com › list › e1203Akita Prefecture Travel Guide - japan-guide.com

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   Learn about Akita, a large prefecture in the northern Tohoku Region, famous for its natural beauty, hot springs and samurai heritage. Find top destinations, attractions, festivals and tips for your trip to Akita.

4. en.japantravel.com › akitaAkita Guide: Things to do in Akita - Japan Travel

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   Discover the top things to do in Akita, known as the origin of the Akita breed of dog, but also its sake and rice production. Explore Lake Tazawa and Towada, the samurai town of Kakunodate, and the namahage ogres of Oga peninsula.

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   • Take a walk along the samurai residence street in Kakunodate. Kakunodate, which once flourished as a castle town, is now a historic area where many homes formerly owned by samurai remain.
   • Trekking in the world natural heritage forests of Shirakami-Sanchi. The Shirakami-Sanchi is a vast mountainous area of about 130,000 hectares that rests on the border between Akita and Aomori prefectures.
   • Pleasure boat cruise on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan. Located in the middle of eastern Akita, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. The symbolic golden Tatsuko statue rises up out of the shining lapis lazuli surface of the lake and is a popular photo spot.
   • See the traditional snowy Kamakura event. Kamakura is a small New Year event symbolic of Akita Prefecture. The traditional event reveres the water god by setting up an altar in a snow hut.

6. livejapan.com › en › in-tohokuYour Trip to Akita: The Complete Guide ... - LIVE JAPAN

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   • Quick facts about Akita. Akita Prefecture is situated among the mountains of northern Honshu in the Tohoku region. The coastal west side faces the Sea of Japan, while the east side of the prefecture is bordered by the Ou Mountains, running from north to south.
   • When is the best time to visit Akita? Akita’s weather changes noticeably with each season. Since it’s so far north, winters are cold. If snowy landscapes of Tohoku in winter are your thing, February is the best time to visit.
   • How to get to and around Akita. (1) Access from Tokyo to Akita. You can get to Akita from Tokyo by plane, bullet train, highway bus, or car. ・By Shinkansen.
   • Accommodations: Where to stay in Akita. Akita Prefecture gets a low number of foreign guests each year. According to the “Akita Prefecture Tourism Statistics” released by the Akita Prefectural Government, the number was only 139,000 in 2019, with many of those tourists coming from mainland China and Hong Kong.

7. www.japan.travel › en › destinationsAkita | Tohoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National ...

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   Akita is a northern prefecture with outdoor activities, history, festivals and local specialties. Learn how to get there, what to see and do, and what to eat in Akita.

8. www.japan.travel › en › destinationsAkita City and Around | Akita Attractions - Travel Japan

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   A refined rural capital in snow country, preserving the arts, crafts, and culture of an earlier age. The capital of the far north prefecture of the same name, Akita is mostly known for snow, onsen (hot springs), great sake, a sturdy breed of dog, and the widely acknowledged beauty of its women.

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   Where is Akita Prefecture located?

   • Akita Prefecture is located on the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku Region. Tourist attractions include Kakunodate, where samurai residences were built during the Edo Period (around 1603-1868), and Nyuto Onsenkyo, where hot spring inns dot in the mountains. It is also known for cultivating some of the best rice in Japan.

   Akita Bucket List: 20 Best Things to Do in Akita ... - LIVE JAPAN

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   How many people live in Akita?

   • Akita (Japanese: 秋田市, Hepburn: Akita-shi) IPA: [aꜜki̥ta]; lit."Autumn field City" is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a core city since 1 April 1997. As of 1 August 2023, the city has an estimated population of 300,502 persons in 136,628 households and a population density of 332 persons per km².

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   How to get to Akita in Japan?

   • Shinkansen or plane are the most convenient ways to get there from major cities in Japan. The Akita Shinkansen stops at four stations within the prefecture, and Akita Airport and Odate Noshiro Airport provide other options depending on your destination. The history of Akita City, the prefecture’s capital, began in 1602.

   Your Trip to Akita: The Complete Guide (Activities, Hotels

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   Is Akita a good place to live?

   • Bordered by the sea and mountains, this peaceful city is home to major local festivals, museums of world-class art and a well-preserved samurai village. It's easy to immerse yourself in Japan's cultural past here. Akita is served by a shinkansen stop and an airport, so it's easily accessible from all over Japan.

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