Japan Off The Beaten Path: Autumn In Akita Prefecture | Japan Travel Guide
Japan Off The Beaten Path is a new series on my channel, where I show you more of the unknown areas/prefectures in Japan and encourage you to travel and visit areas other than the common places such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
In this first episode, we visit and explore around Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan.
I came here during Autumn(end of October), which is the perfect time to come to see the autumn foliage!
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Things to DO
-Akita Nairiku Line
-Odate Hachiko Statue
-Nanataki Waterfall
-Lake Towada
・Hakka Lookout
・Blue Marine Cafe Boat Rental
-Okuoku Hachikurou Onsen
-Korakukan Theater
Things to EAT
-Hokushu Club (Kiritampo-nabe stew)
Signature dish in Akita
-Tonkatsu Kuritai (Katsu-curry-ramen)
Only found in Kosaka(town in Akita)
-Hinai Ya (ate Hinai Jidori chicken Oyakodon)
Many things in Odate use the famous hinai free range chicken so make sure to try it out.
-Hanazen (Tori-meshi Bento)
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As for transportation, it takes 4 hours to get from Tokyo station to Akita station via the Akita Komachi Bullet Train.
It costs around ¥17,000($160 USD) however if you have the JR pass you just have to pay the small fee of the reserved seat on the Shinkansen(all seats are reserved).
Or if you are going up to Hokkaido or coming back down from Hokkaido, you can change at the Shin-Aomori station and take the local JR train down to Odate station.
Going back to Tokyo from Shin-Aomori station is also possible by taking the Hayabusa bullet train. (Around ¥17,000)
Even though Akita is in Japan, each prefecture is so unique in it's own way - I learned so much from this trip and could see a different side of Japan.. I hope to share this kind of Japan more and more with you through my channel :)
and lastly, a big big big thank you to my friends at Akita Inu Tourism for showing me around Akita!!!! Couldn't have done this video without you!
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Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum, Akita | Japan Travel Guide
Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum ( 男鹿真山伝承館 )
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A traditional event in Oga is the “Namahage”, a scary figure who visits houses to strike fear into children. At the folklore museum, you can experience Namahage performances and observe the lifestyle of the olden days.
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Akita Kanto Festival
Lake Juniko (Twelve Lakes)
Furofushi Onsen
Hirafuku Memorial Art Museum
Kaba Zaiku (Cherry Bark) Craft Museum
Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (samurai residences)
Nyuto Onsen Village
Tamagawa Onsen
Lake Tazawa
Lake Tazawa Sightseeing Boats
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Girls' Trip to AKITA in Winter (Loco Japan)
Girls' Trip to AKITA.
-Akita Prefecture is the hometown of Akita dogs , located in Tohoku region, Japan .
Good old Japanese landscape is existing here, there are delicious cuisine, traditional culture, hot springs and so on.-
0'15 Central Akita・Oga・Chokai Area
Oga Station→Oga Seafood Market→Cape Nyudozaki→Ishiyaki cuisine→Mantaibutsu→Namahage Museum→Namahage Sedo Matsuri→Yuzankaku→Day 2→Ugohonjo Station→Snow Mobile Land→Foresta Chokai
6'05 Odate・Noshiro・Takanosu・Ani Area
Akita Station→Resort Shirakami→Kikyoya Okinaame→House of Kaneyu→Odaiko Hall→Takanosu Station→Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway→Ani Matagi Station→Utto Hot Spring→Matagi Museum→Day 2→Odate Station→Hokushu Kurabu
11'59 Lake Tazawa・Kakunodate Area
Kakudonate Station→Morokoshian→Kakunodate Cherry Bark Craft Heritage Center→Samurai Residence Street→Shokudo Inaho→Hiburi Kamakura→Tsurunoyu→Day2→Yujo no Taki→Ganiba Hot Spring
17'40 Yokote・Yuzawa Area
Yokote Station→Azakura Brewery→Komatsuya Honten→Kamaura Stalls→ Janosakikawara→Haguromachi Samurai Residence Street→Day 2→Sato Yosuke Honten→Inaniwa Udon Making→Abe Inn
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Hachiko Returns Home - Adventure in Odate City, Akita Prefecture - Go!Go!Tohoku!! Japan Travel
Visit the hometown of the world's most loyal dog, Hachiko! Welcome to Odate in Akita Prefecture. From statues and museums to manhole covers - everything here is Akita Dog crazy (and plenty of real doggos around to make friends with!)
Read more about Dave's Akita adventure here:
Exploring Akita with Rachel and Jun
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We will be sending out 4 YouTubers on adventures throughout Japan covering all 47 prefectures! Come follow us as we will be uploading daily vlogs of each day, special reports on each prefecture featuring Rachel and Jun, Kim Dao and Chris Broad and many more types of videos that will for sure keep you interested in Japan!
Check out Rachel and Jun's YouTube Channel to find more detailed videos on some of the places seen here!
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Girls' Trip to AKITA in Winter (Loco Japan)
Girls' Trip to AKITA.
-Akita Prefecture is the hometown of Akita dogs , located in Tohoku region, Japan .
Good old Japanese landscape is existing here, there are delicious cuisine, traditional culture, hot springs and so on.-
0'20 Central Akita・Oga・Chokai Area
Oga Station→Oga Seafood Market→Cape Nyudozaki→Ishiyaki cuisine→Mantaibutsu→Namahage Museum→Namahage Sedo Matsuri→Yuzankaku→Day 2→Ugohonjo Station→Snow Mobile Land→Foresta Chokai
6'09 Odate・Noshiro・Takanosu・Ani Area
Akita Station→Resort Shirakami→Kikyoya Okinaame→House of Kaneyu→Odaiko Hall→Takanosu Station→Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway→Ani Matagi Station→Utto Hot Spring→Matagi Museum→Day 2→Odate Station→Hokushu Kurabu
12'12 Lake Tazawa・Kakunodate Area
Kakudonate Station→Morokoshian→Kakunodate Cherry Bark Craft Heritage Center→Samurai Residence Street→Shokudo Inaho→Hiburi Kamakura→Tsurunoyu→Day2→Yujo no Taki→Ganiba Hot Spring
18'17 Yokote・Yuzawa Area
Yokote Station→Azakura Brewery→Komatsuya Honten→Kamaura Stalls→ Janosakikawara→Haguromachi Samurai Residence Street→Day 2→Sato Yosuke Honten→Inaniwa Udon Making→Abe Inn
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Akita, Japan - Akarenga Red Brick Folk Museum (2019)
Akita (秋田市 Akita-shi, Japanese: [aꜜki̥ta]) is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a core city since 1 April 1997.
The city, which covers an area of 906.09 square kilometres (349.84 sq mi), had an estimated population of 314,662 in October 2016, giving a population density of 347 persons per km2.
The area of present-day Akita was part of ancient Dewa Province, and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Jizōden ruins within the city limits are a major archaeological site with artifacts from the Japanese Paleolithic period through the Jōmon and Yayoi periods. During the Nara period, the Yamato court established Akita Castle in 733 AD to bring the local Emishi tribes under its control. The area was ruled by a succession of local samurai clans in the Sengoku period, before coming under the control of the Satake clan of Kubota Domain during the Edo period. Under the Tokugawa shogunate, a castle town developed around Kubota Castle.
Best Attractions and Places to See in Akita, Japan
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List of Best Things to do in Akita, Japan.
Akita Kanto Festival
Akita Museum Of Art
Senshu Park
Akita city Minzoku Geinou Densho-kan
Michi no Eki Akita Port
Omoriyama Zoo
Akita Akarenga Kyodokan
Kubota Castle
Akita Station Building Topico
Port Tower Selion
Japan’s Most Faithful Dogs The Akita Inu
A breed native to Japan, the Akita Inu is a dog categorized as a large-size with a round face, triangular ears and a curly tail. Although these are big, tough animals, they have a gentle, affectionate nature and are known for their devoted loyalty. Treasured in the past as hunting dogs, they fell out of popularity in recent years, so in response, the birthplace of the Akita Inu, Odate City in Akita, began a program to breed and promote them, conducting a range of PR activities that include a petting space in the tourist office where visitors interact with the dogs. Recently, thanks to publicity from celebrity owners like figure skating champion Alina Zagitova, the Akita Inu has surged in popularity overseas too..
Japan Trip 2013 Tokyo This is a Real Hachikō(mounted animals).
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Hachikō
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Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 -- March 8, 1935), known in Japanese as chūken Hachikō (忠犬ハチ公 faithful dog Hachikō ['hachi' meaning 'eight', a number referring to the dog's birth order in the litter, and 'kō', meaning prince or duke]), was an Akita dog born on a farm near the city of Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, even many years after his owner's death.
Selion Tower Akita City Japan
The Port of Akita Selion tower which have 100meters high that you can see 360degrees beautiful scenery of the city and the nearest cost.
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Akita - 1 Day Itinerary (Kakunodate & Lake Tazawa) | Japan Itinerary suggestion
Akita 1 Day Itinerary (Kakunodate & Lake Tazawa)
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A course touring Kakunodate, the Little Kyoto of the Tohoku district, and the mysteriously blue Lake Tazawa
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Hirafuku Memorial Art Museum
10:30:00 11:00:00
Kaba Zaiku (Cherry Bark) Craft Museum
11:00:00 13:20:00
Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (samurai residences)
15:00:00 15:20:00
Lake Tazawa Sightseeing Boats
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Lake Tazawa
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Tohoku, Japan: Aomori and Akita trip
In May 2019 I visited Tohoku, Japan with my boyfriend. We only had 4 days so we went to Aomori and Akita prefectures. It was a great time to visit since it wasn't too cold. Before this trip, we visited Hokkaido (check out my Hokkaido video link below)
➱ Places (Aomori and Akita)
Aomori Tourist Information Center
Hirosaki Park and Castle
Oirase Gorge
Kiri Tanpo in Akita
Tsuru no yu (called best onsen in Japan)
Kakunodate
Hyakusuien (vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant in Akita)
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I'm logiebear. I was in the Jet Program, teaching English on an island in rural Japan from August 2018-2019. I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area. I love eating, traveling, and being creative. I'm still posting vieos about my travels and life from my time in Japan.
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ANA introduces Winter Akita with Japanese hospitality
Odate (Japan), Jan 31 (ANI): All Nippon Airways recently introduced popular sightseeing places of winter Akita- the capital of Akita prefecture in Tohuku region of Japan, which is well known for culture and traditions. Odate City is famous as the birthplace of Akita dog and there are many facilities related to Akita dog here. Akita Dog Museum is also one of them. It displays a range of artifacts and materials relating to the history of Akita dogs. It was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Akita Dog Preservation Society and is the only museum in the world dedicated to Japanese dog. Close to the museum is Akita Dog Kennel. “Itay Angel” is an Akita Dog breeder from Israel. He got his first Akita dog 19 years ago. Drawn by the dog's physique he moved to a new place here in Odate city four years ago, to breed Akita Dog. Another famous culture of the region is “Namahage”. It is a local event that is well known all over the country. During the dark hours of December 31 or January 15, ogres walk from house to house calling, “Are there any kids not listening to their parents lecture?” For the people of Oga, Namahage are divine spirits that bring good health and bountiful harvest from the field, mountain, and sea for the upcoming year. The home that welcomes Namahage, ancient rites of hospitality are observed to provide sake and food for the ogres. Namahage Museum located in Oga city is the best place to learn about the tradition and history of Namahage. 3 to 4 times a week, master carver, “Ishikawa Senshu” comes to the museum where visitor can watch him at work making mask. There are also 150 ogre masks and costumes used in past events. Many kinds of Namahage are very impressive. There are still many interesting spots in Akita Prefecture with unique history and culture that attracts many people.
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Museums and Dogs in Akita City | Weekend Trip to Akita, Day 2
Join me on my weekend trip to Akita City, where I will be exploring the sights and sampling the local cuisine. Also there may or may not be Akita dogs involved.
Red brick museum:
Festival museum:
Art museum:
Where I had noodles for lunch:
This video is the second of three from my trip to Akita City. Watch the first video here:
In the final video I will be exploring the coastline of Akita Prefecture and the Oga Peninsula.
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Akita, Japan - Senshu Park & Kubota Castle (2019)
Kubota Castle (久保田城 Kubota-jō) is a Japanese castle in the city Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Throughout the Edo period, Kubota Castle was home to the Satake clan, daimyō of Kubota Domain, rulers of northern Dewa Province. The castle was also known as Yadome-jō (矢留城) or Kuzune-jō (葛根城). In the official documents of the Tokugawa shogunate, the castle was called Akita-jō (秋田城), although this name is now more commonly used to refer to the Nara period fortified settlement of Akita Castle which was nearby.
Akita (秋田市 Akita-shi, Japanese: [aꜜki̥ta]) is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a core city since 1 April 1997.
The city, which covers an area of 906.09 square kilometres (349.84 sq mi), had an estimated population of 314,662 in October 2016, giving a population density of 347 persons per km2.
The area of present-day Akita was part of ancient Dewa Province, and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Jizōden ruins within the city limits are a major archaeological site with artifacts from the Japanese Paleolithic period through the Jōmon and Yayoi periods. During the Nara period, the Yamato court established Akita Castle in 733 AD to bring the local Emishi tribes under its control. The area was ruled by a succession of local samurai clans in the Sengoku period, before coming under the control of the Satake clan of Kubota Domain during the Edo period. Under the Tokugawa shogunate, a castle town developed around Kubota Castle.
日本秋田深度旅行 Tokyo/Akita Journey Vlog
這隻影片是與ANA全日空合作製作。我以及另外四位創作者被邀請前往日本參加”Journey by Design”活動，在旅程中我去了全日空超過40個當地航點的其中一些。
This video was created in partnership with ANA. I was invited with 4 other influencers to take a “Journey By Design” around Japan, where I got to visit several of the over 40 local destinations that the airline flies to.
To find out more about ANA:
想更了解ANA:
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ANA深度探索日本魅力！
The other YouTubers involved in Journey By Design are:
其他一同被邀請前往Journey by Design的YouTubers：
Kimdax:
Kevin:
Tommy:
Haley:
#FlyANA #JourneyByDesign @allnipponairways_official
#hoshinoresorts #hoshinoyatokyo and @hoshinoresorts.official
Here is the list of the places I visited during my journey:
以下是我這次旅程中去過的一些地方：
Tokyo東京
- Shibuya Crossing澀谷十字路口
- Beauty photo booths大頭貼店 (these are everywhere in Tokyo!在東京滿大街都是！)
- Sumo Lunch相撲午餐 (Tonteki Genki x Asakusa Chanko field)
- Helicopter Tour over Tokyo 東京上空直升機之旅 (Excel Air Service Excel航空公司)
-HOSHINOYA Tokyo 虹夕諾雅東京
Akita秋田
- Namahage Museum, Oga
- Oga Aquarium男鹿水族館GAO
- Takashimizu Sake Brewery高清水秋田酒類製造株式会社
- Dakigaeri Gorge抱返溪谷 (for great walks and the waterfall! 很好的散步地方和很美
的瀑布！)
- Kakunodate角館 (Samurai town! 武士小鎮！)
- Kakunodate Noriyama Festival角館慶典
- Lake Tazawa田澤湖
Godzilla Seen Breathing Fire on Cape Shiosezaki, Akita Prefecture | Nippon.com: Japan in Video
The rocky coastline of Cape Shiosezaki faces the Sea of Japan on the south side of the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. Definitely and the most distinctive feature of this coastline is “Godzilla Rock” (Gojira iwa), so named in 1995 because of its striking resemblance to the cinematic monster. The shore is full of rocks deposited by an erupting volcano and weathered by the wind waves over the ages. There are so many, in fact, that the Godzilla Rock can be hard to find during the day. But at sunset the silhouette of the monster stands out clearly against the western sky. And in October, when the sun sets by the outcropping, a trail of glowing clouds can make it look like Godzilla is blowing flames from his mouth—a great photo opportunity for visitors. Other nearby formations include “Godzilla’s Tail” and “Gamera Rock.” The area is also dotted with spots for playing on the rocky waterfront, making it a popular destination for families with children.
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (samurai residences) , Akita | Japan Travel Guide
Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (samurai residences) ( 角館武家屋敷 )
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Kakunodate is the Little Kyoto of the Tohoku region. The beautiful streets with the samurai residences have existed since the Edo Era and have been carefully preserved. The weeping cherry blossoms that adorn the old residences make it even more delightful in the spring.
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Kaba Zaiku (Cherry Bark) Craft Museum
Hirafuku Memorial Art Museum
Nyuto Onsen Village
Lake Tazawa
Lake Tazawa Sightseeing Boats
Suna Yukko (Sand Bath)
Snowlight in Nishi Waga
Hot Yuda Station
Morioka Handi-Works Square
Akita Kanto Festival
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