- Campaign Overview
- Before making a reservation or purchasing
- What kind of place is Akita?
- Discount coupon eligible products
Akita Winter Fun
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Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM
Sales start from now!
"Experience Activities" and "Ski Pack Products" published on Activity Japan
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Discount amount: up to 50% OFF (weekdays), up to 25% OFF (holidays)
1. Experiences and Activities / Up to 6,000 yen off per person
2. Ski Pack Products / Up to 5,000 yen off per person - Sales period: November 1, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
- Usage period: December 1, 2025 (Monday) - February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
- Target products: Activities and experiences in Akita Prefecture listed on Activity Japan
- If the budget limit is reached, the event will end regardless of the period.
- The usage period varies depending on the product.
- Holiday coupons will be applied from Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026 during the New Year holiday period.
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In the event of a cancellation due to customer convenience, a set fee will be charged in accordance with the cancellation policy stipulated for each plan, based on the sales price before the coupon is applied. Please note that if you wish to make a reservation again, the campaign period and conditions may have changed or ended.
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The coupon will end as soon as the limit on the number of coupons available for this project is reached.
Also, even if you have already acquired a coupon, you will not be able to use it if you have reached the usage limit. - The New Year's holiday period from December 31, 2025 to January 4, 2026 will be treated as a weekend, and a 25% off coupon will be applied.
What's Akita like?
Akita Prefecture is the sixth largest prefecture in Japan, and is known for its abundant nature facing the Sea of Japan and the beauty of its four seasons. The prefecture is divided into seven areas: Akita City, Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate, and Omagari, Odate and Noshiro, Hachimantai, Kazuno, and Lake Towada, the Oga Peninsula, Yokote and Yuzawa, and Kisakata and Mount Chokai. Each area has its own unique nature and culture, and attracts visitors with its diverse charms, including the coastal areas where you can enjoy port town culture and seafood, the inland areas with hot springs and majestic mountains, and areas where traditional events and snow festivals are held.
Odate and Noshiro area
[Photo: Akita dog]
Odate City is popular for its local Akita dish, "Kiritanpo Nabe," and the Akita Inu Hall. Kitaakita City is famous for viewing the frost-covered trees of Ani, and you can experience winter activities around the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, which stretches across the Noshiro Yamamoto region. It takes about an hour and a half by express train from Akita Station to Odate, and about 50 minutes by express train from Akita Station to Higashi-Noshiro.
Akita City area
[Photo: Kubota Castle ruins]
When snow piles up at the former site of Kubota Castle, you can enjoy the tranquil and fantastic snow scenery of Senshu Park and Akita's classic winter cuisine.
Kisakata and Mt. Chokai area
[Photo: Mount Chokai]
The area is rich in underground water from Mt. Chokai, and there are many sake breweries in the area. You can enjoy various activities around Mt. Chokai, such as skiing and trekking. It is about 2 hours and 20 minutes by car from Akita Station.
Hachimantai, Kazuno, and Lake Towada area
[Photo shows Hachimantai Dragon Eye: best time to see is late May to early June]
In winter, Lake Towada is captivated by the fantastic scenery created by the interweaving snow and ice. The annual Lake Towada Winter Story and Hachimantai Ski Resort offer Akita's first snow activity, "Snow Drive." Kazuno is about a two-and-a-half hour drive from Akita Station.
Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate, and Omagari area
[Photo: Nyuto Onsen Gotsuru no Yu]
You can enjoy snow activities around Lake Tazawa and various hot springs such as Nyuto Onsenkyo. Lake Tazawa is about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Akita Station, Kakunodate is about 1 hour by Shinkansen from Akita Station, and Omagari is about 30 minutes by Shinkansen from Akita Station.
Yokote/Yuzawa area
[Photo: Yokote Kamakura]
Yokote City is famous for its "Kamakura" snow huts, a winter event celebrating the New Year with fantastic snow lights. Yuzawa City also hosts the "Dog Festival," where snow sculptures and dogs decorate the city. It is about an hour's drive from Akita Station.
Oga Peninsula area
[Photo: Namahage Sedo Festival]
The Oga Peninsula is famous for its winter Namahage Sedo Festival. The sight of Namahage wearing demon masks parading through the snowy night is truly impressive. It's about an hour's drive from Akita Station.
Discount coupon available!
Ski pack products
This set includes a lift ticket (equivalent to a one-day ticket) for Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Resort and a one-time hot spring bath ticket for Yamayuri Onsen Hotel Blanc, which is directly connected to the slopes.
This set plan includes a one-day lift ticket and meal voucher for Lake Tazawa Ski Resort, and you can save money by using the Akita Winter Asobi Discount Coupon. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and enjoy a lunch worth 1,500 yen from a wide selection of ski resort food. Please collect your ticket at the lift ticket counter. (Weekday 50% discount) Adults: 6,800 yen ⇒ 3,400 yen
Please use the Lake Tazawa ski resort one-day lift ticket and a set of five rental tickets worth 1,000 yen each, depending on the equipment you wish to rent. You can carry over any remaining tickets to your next trip, but weekday tickets cannot be used on weekends.) Enjoy skiing and snowboarding! Regarding advance rental reservations, please see the Lake Tazawa ski resort website. Please see the rental agreement for details.
[Akita/Kitaakita] Ice viewing experience @Ani Ski Resort
Mount Moriyoshi, where the Ani Ski Resort is located, is one of Japan's three major frost-covered trees viewing spots. When you get off the gondola, you'll see the large frost-covered trees appear before your eyes. Take a walk around Juhyo-daira and see the various shapes of the frost-covered trees.
[Akita/Kitaakita] Lift and Gondola 1-Day Ticket with Meal @Ani Ski Resort
A plan for skiing and snowboarding at Ani Ski Resort, including a meal voucher worth up to 1,000 yen!
[Akita / Kitaakita] Lift Gondola 1-Day Ticket Rental Full Set @ Ani Ski Resort
Ani Ski Resort's one-day ski and snowboard experience ticket includes rental of skis, snowboards, and clothing.
[Akita/Kitaakita] Lift Gondola 1-Day Ticket Rental Set @Ani Ski Resort
Ani Ski Resort's one-day ski and snowboard experience ticket includes ski and snowboard rental.
[Akita / Yuzawa] Inagawa Ski Resort Night Ski Lift Ticket + Rental Set
A great deal that includes a night lift ticket (from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm) at Inagawa Ski Resort and a rental set (skis, poles, boots)! Popular with beginners and intermediate skiers! If you want to enjoy winter sports in Yuzawa City, this is the place to go! Inagawa Ski Resort, located in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, is a ski resort popular with beginners and intermediate skiers for its beautifully groomed slopes. Weekdays
[Akita / Yuzawa] Inagawa Ski Resort - Lift ticket + rental set
A great deal at Inagawa Ski Resort that includes a lift ticket and a complete rental set (skis, poles, boots)! Popular with beginners and intermediate skiers! If you want to enjoy winter sports in Yuzawa City, this is the place to go! Inagawa Ski Resort, located in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, is a ski resort with beautifully groomed slopes that is popular with beginners and intermediate skiers. It is used for school ski lessons on weekdays, and for local skiers on weekends.
Akita Prefecture Experience-Based Tourism Coupon Campaign (Ski Pack) for 2025. Enjoy unlimited use of the pair lift and rope tows at Yokote City's Tenkamori Ski Resort for one day. If you get hungry, you can enjoy a hot meal at the restaurant inside Natsumushizawa Hut (additional charge).
This set plan includes a one-day lift ticket for Lake Tazawa ski resort and a ski school pass, and you can get a great deal by using the Akita Winter Asobi Discount Coupon. Ski and snowboard lessons for beginners to advanced skiers! Use the set of five 1,000 yen ski school passes according to the content of your lesson. *You can carry over any remaining tickets to your next lesson, but weekday tickets cannot be used on weekends.
[Akita, Daisen] Daisen City Odai Ski Resort [Akita Prefecture Experience Tourism Coupon Campaign]
The "Akita Prefecture Experience-Based Tourism Coupon Campaign" is currently underway! Right now, you can enjoy up to 50% off eligible products such as lift ticket + other (meal, rental, etc.) sets, rental equipment, and classes! Don't miss this opportunity!
The "Akita Prefecture Experience Tourism Coupon Campaign" is currently underway! You can now enjoy up to 50% off eligible lift ticket + meal sets! Don't miss this opportunity!
[Akita / Kitaakita] Ski and snowboard lessons with lift tickets @ Ani Ski Resort
Ski and snowboard lessons with instructors at Ani Ski Resort. Beginners welcome! Includes one lift ticket.
Discount coupon available!
Experience activity products
Oga Peninsula area
[Akita, Oga] Easy to make and fun for kids! Namahage wall hanging (large)
Make your own wall hanging with two Namahage masks lined up! It's easy, just add the colors and materials. You can take it home on the day. This plan is popular with couples because each person can make one! Children can also enjoy it, so it's recommended as a parent-child experience. It's a casual experience that lasts about 40 minutes, and is perfect for sightseeing in Oga.
[Akita, Oga] Easy to make and fun for kids! Namahage wall hanging (small)
Create a Namahage wall hanging to create a memory of your time in Oga. It's easy to make, just add color and paste the materials. You can take the completed wall hanging home on the day. It makes a perfect souvenir. It's a relaxed experience that takes about 30 minutes, so even children can enjoy it to the end.
This plan includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Oga Aquarium GAO. By purchasing this plan, you can enjoy a tour of the inside and behind-the-scenes of the aquarium. It also includes a 1,000 yen voucher that can be used at the museum shop or restaurant. If you're planning a winter outing, be sure to visit Oga Aquarium GAO! *The behind-the-scenes tour is scheduled to last 20 minutes. It starts at 1:00 PM.
This plan includes the opportunity to feed California sea lions at Oga Aquarium GAO. By purchasing this plan, you can enjoy a tour of the aquarium and the experience of feeding California sea lions. It also includes a 1,000 yen voucher that can be used at the museum shop or restaurant. If you are planning a trip to the Oga Peninsula, come to Oga Aquarium GAO this winter! (Targeted)
This plan allows you to stay in a glamping tent and get in touch with nature! You want to try camping but don't want to worry about gathering all the necessary equipment... You want to be able to chat without worrying about others! The all-weather, independent glamping tent is well insulated, so you can stay warm even in winter. Dinner is served on the wooden deck next to the tent using the BBQ grill.
[Akita, Oga] Transform into a Namahage and take on the "Namahage Taiko" drumming challenge
Try your hand at playing Namahage Taiko, a unique local performing art of Oga! A practical lecture by a Namahage Taiko performer and experience the Namahage movements. First, you will learn the basic phrases of the drum. Next, you will actually wear a Namahage costume, receive instruction on the Namahage movements, and try playing the "Namahage Taiko"! *The performance will be recorded on video.
This plan includes the opportunity to feed spotted seals at Oga Aquarium GAO. By purchasing this plan, you can enjoy a tour of the aquarium and the experience of feeding spotted seals. It also includes a 1,000 yen voucher that can be used at the museum shop or restaurant. If you love seals, come to Oga Aquarium GAO this winter! (Target: 1st grade elementary school students and above) (Must
[Akita, Oga] Experience the work of a zookeeper! Oga Aquarium GAO - Plan with animal care experience
This plan includes a breeding experience at Oga Aquarium GAO. By purchasing this plan, you can enjoy a tour of the aquarium and a breeding experience. It also includes a 1,000 yen voucher that can be used at the museum shop or restaurant. Recommended for those who would like to experience being an "aquarium keeper" even just once. (Target: 3rd grade elementary school students and above. For elementary school students, a guardian is required per child.)
This is a special tour where you can experience the "Namahage Event" held on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture! You can participate in a traditional folk event held in the Oga region on the night of New Year's Eve. It is a precious moment that only local residents can experience. Participants are given the option to participate in the event, and can choose to play the role of Namahage, help out, or observe the event. The experience tour is scheduled to run as follows: 1
・Held at Oga's tourist attraction, Mt. Kanpu, known as one of the Three Most Scenic Views in the World. ・A certified guide from the Oga Peninsula and Ogata Geopark will guide you through a mysterious experience that can only be seen and felt in winter! ・Enjoy the mysterious hot air hole where a warm breeze blows out and the spectacular scenery created by the volcano. ・Recommended by Oga Geoguides! Includes a special lunch of locally produced three-meal bowls and zappa soup!
Odate and Noshiro area
You will create two pieces of art using a hand-cranked potter's wheel (not an electric one, but a potter's wheel that you turn by hand) or a clay slab. After creating your piece, you will be able to choose your favorite color!
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Up to 50% off campaign now underway! (2025.12.1~2026.2.28) When purchasing, be sure to enter the 4-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays/25% off). The displayed price is the price before the discount. Please apply the coupon at the time of purchase.
[Cook rice in a rice cooker and compare different rice flavors] 60-90 minutes - Cook rice in a rice cooker! It will be surprisingly delicious! - Choose one cup per person and compare the different flavors from different producers! They're all delicious! (Up to 3 types) - Try a variety of local rice accompaniments that are unique to Akita Prefecture! - Breakfast/lunch, which you usually don't have time for
Ryusenji Temple - Information on Traditional Incense Making Experience At Ryusenji Temple, you can experience making incense using methods that have been passed down since ancient times. Your guide will carefully explain how to make incense from the very beginning, so even beginners can participate with confidence. Incense is said to have the merit of gently affecting the cerebrum, calming the mind, and purifying the space.
Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras.) You can also make a bracelet with beads bearing your own prayers. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience Schedule~9:00 Learn about Buddhism Learn about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple 9:15 Buddhist statues
[Making Akita's local dish, Kiritanpo Nabe, with Halal ingredients] 120 minutes (estimated) This authentic Kiritanpo Nabe experience starts with mashing rice to make "tanpo." We also encourage Muslims to try Akita's local cuisine! We use Halal-certified chicken, seasonings, and cooking utensils, all of which are separate from those for general use, so you can enjoy Akita home cooking with peace of mind.
[Make Akita's local dish, Kiritanpo hotpot] 120 minutes (estimated) Experience an authentic Kiritanpo hotpot experience, starting with mashing rice to make "tanpo." Using local ingredients such as water parsley and Hinai chicken, you can enjoy a homemade Kiritanpo hotpot packed with the delicious flavors of Akita, leaving you feeling warm and satisfied in both your heart and your stomach.
[Akita / Shirakami-Sanchi] Shirakami Snow Trekking with a choice of lunch ♪
- 4.5
- (2 reviews and experiences)
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Up to 50% off campaign underway! (Until February 28, 2026) When purchasing, be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays/25% off). Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on the budget usage situation. Displayed price
★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, this campaign offers 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to 6,000 yen)! Please make your reservation by entering the 4-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays). ________________________
[Akita / Shirakami-Sanchi] Onigiri Workshop: Make a lunch full of Shirakami's bounty!
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Up to 50% off campaign underway! (Until February 28, 2026) Please be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays) or AKT2 (for holidays) when purchasing. Please note that the campaign may end without notice depending on the budget usage situation. The displayed price is the price before the discount.
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Up to 50% off campaign underway! (Until February 28, 2026) When purchasing, be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays/25% off). Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on the budget usage situation. Displayed price
[Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture] A mini hunting experience learning from Matagi
Ani in Kitaakita City is said to be the birthplace of Matagi, and the culture of hunting remains today according to traditional customs. With an active Matagi as the instructor, you can learn about hunting while experiencing Matagi culture and techniques, an experience that can only be enjoyed in Kitaakita. [Experience content] - Lecture - About animal footprints and traces - - Experience setting up a temporary snare trap (spring to autumn) - Walking on snow in snowshoes
[Akita / Shirakami-Sanchi] Let's make a rocket stove! Workshop
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Up to 50% off campaign underway! (Until February 28, 2026) Please be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays) or AKT2 (for holidays) when purchasing. Please note that the campaign may end without notice depending on the budget usage situation. The displayed price is the price before the discount.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
●Akita Winter Asobi Discount● A campaign where you can experience 50% off, running until February 28, 2026! When purchasing, be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays/25% off). The displayed price is the price before the discount. Apply the coupon at the time of purchase to get a 50% discount.
- 5.0
- (23 reviews and experiences)
[Akita Winter Play Discount] Use the coupon code "6AKC" to get 50% off! (Until February 28th) Take a "walk" through nature with a cute Akita dog! We walk slowly at the dog's pace, so even those who aren't confident in their physical strength can easily participate! Start your health journey by having fun walking with a cute Akita dog!
[Akita Prefecture, Mitane Town] Walking in nature with an Akita dog and making "Miso Tsukekiritanpo"
★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, this campaign offers 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to 6,000 yen)! Please make your reservation by entering the 4-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays). ________________________
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Campaign now running with up to 50% off! (Until 2026.2.28) When purchasing, be sure to enter the 4-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays/25% off). The displayed price is the price before the discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can get the discounted price (
[Akita, Noshiro City] Make and eat local mother's recipes with a master chef!
You will make local dishes from around Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture together with a local cooking master. The dishes are three representative dishes of the region: Damakomochi, Mugimaki, and Natazuke. Master chef Shigeko will show you how to make each dish, and then everyone will eat to their heart's content. Even beginners will be able to cook with ease, cutting vegetables, mashing rice and rolling Damakomochi.
You can learn how to make authentic handmade soba noodles! The taste of freshly made soba noodles is exceptional! ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Start of the experience Make delicious soba noodles and try them freshly made! You will get to try one serving, and the remaining three servings will be yours to take home. ③ End After the experience is over, the experience ends.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and experiences)
[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off with this campaign! (Until February 28, 2026) When purchasing, be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays). ★ Experience Shirakami's nature, food, and people in a local setting. The Shirakami Mountains span Akita and Aomori prefectures, and its center is Japan's first World Heritage Site.
★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, this campaign offers 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to 6,000 yen)! Please make your reservation by entering the 4-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays). ________________________
You can experience "Kurort Health Walking," which is based on the exercise therapy practiced in nature in Germany! The key words are "cool and dry" and "no effort." By using the wind, you can keep your skin cool and dry, and walk comfortably and "without effort" according to your physical strength. Enjoy the experience of improving your health while having fun on the course through the sea and fields of Mitane Town.
Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at Ryusenji Temple - Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony and Buddhist Sermon This program allows you to fully experience traditional Japanese culture in the calm atmosphere of Ryusenji Temple. After renting a kimono and learning how to put it on, you will experience how to prepare Urasenke-style matcha tea, and finally listen to a Buddhist sermon in Japanese and English. Schedule: 9:00 - Kimono
[Akita / Odate] Handmade Nakayama soba making experience
This is an experience of hand-making "Nakayama Soba," a local specialty. "Nakayama Soba" is a New Year's Eve soba in Odate, Akita, and its production is broadcast on television every year, making it a seasonal tradition at the end of the year. The instructor is a cheerful mother from the direct sales store "Cheerful Mother's Store," where the soba is made! The taste of soba you make yourself is exceptional. You can eat the "Nakayama Soba" you make on the spot.
[Akita, Odate] Experience making decorative sushi rolls directly from your cheerful mother!
Experience making "decorative sushi rolls" by drawing beautiful designs on vinegared rice. "Cheerful Mother" will carefully teach you how to make decorative sushi rolls, one of Akita's hospitality dishes. Leave the design to "Cheerful Mother"! Enjoy it with a side dish selected by Cheerful Mother. You can take home one decorative sushi roll you made. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and reception
You can choose your favorite "experience kit" and enjoy the process of making Odate Magewappa while experiencing the handmade experience. Traditional craftsmen will provide you with careful support until completion! While enjoying the production process, you can also learn about traditional techniques, Akita cedar, and how to handle Magewappa. Various Magewappa works are on display and for sale in the store.
[Akita / Odate] Experience making local sweets "Kamabuku"
"Kamabuku" is made from rice flour and potatoes, and can only be found in the local Odate area. Come make this simple, nostalgic taste with the cheerful mothers! Each person will make one. The instructor's mother will also join in the cooking. You can take home what you make. Everyone will sample the kamabuku made by the instructor's mother.
Experience making "Misotanpo" (miso tanpo) with special miso paste and kiritanpo hotpot. A "cheerful mother" will give you a detailed lecture on how to make Akita's local dish "Kiritanpo" in Odate, the birthplace of kiritanpo. The freshly made hot kiritanpo hotpot is exceptionally delicious! Enjoy one as "Misotanpo" with special miso paste and the other as kiritanpo hotpot. ~Experience flow~①
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
[Akita Winter Asobi Discount] Up to 50% off campaign underway! (Until February 28, 2026) When purchasing, be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for holidays/25% off). Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on the budget usage situation. Displayed price
Hachimantai, Kazuno, and Lake Towada area
[Tohoku's first] Lake Towada smelt fishing dome boat plan. This plan allows you to board a heated dome boat and enjoy 2 hours and 30 minutes of leisurely fishing on the snowy lake. It is less affected by wind and snow, has a toilet, and even beginners can participate empty-handed with peace of mind. In addition, staff will give you detailed instructions on how to fish and attach bait, and will also help you find the best depth of the water.
Experience Akita's first snow activity, "Snow Drive"! With support from staff, even beginners can easily glide down the slopes. Even those who have never been good at skiing or snowboarding can enjoy it! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. ~Experience process~ ①Meeting and check-in ②Changing clothes ③Explanation of snow drive ④Lift
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and experiences)
Two-theater ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office] This is a great value ticket that includes a play and backstage tour at Korakukan, a nationally designated important cultural property, plus a tour of the Kosaka Mine Office and two other facilities. The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan has been in operation for over 115 years and still hosts regular performances (popular theater and more). The 2025 performances will run from April 23rd to July 27th.
The Lake Towada Cruising Cafe Plan is a special experiential cruise where you can enjoy authentic cafe time while being guided by a veteran captain and taking in the spectacular views of Lake Towada. On board the boat gliding across the calm lake surface, you can enjoy a selection of drinks and sweets while watching the natural scenery change with the seasons.
[Akita, Hachimantai] A tour to search for traces of Asiatic black bears in the winter forest
A snow trekking tour to search for traces of Asiatic black bears in the winter forest. The beech forests of Hachimantai, deep in the mountains of northern Tohoku, are an area where many Asiatic black bears live. Deep in the forest, which can only be entered in winter, you will explore the forest on snowshoes and skis to search for traces of bears. Through observing the traces, you will learn about the trees used by the bears living in Hachimantai, and what they do at what time of year.
[Akita, Hachimantai] Yamagemori BUNAMORI Ski Hike Tour ~Explore the powder snow beech forest~
Snow trekking using short skis for hiking. Enjoy walking, climbing, and skiing through the deep powder snow in the beech forest of Yamagemori (1,206m above sea level) that spreads around the Akita Hachimantai Ski Resort. The charm of the course is the virgin beech forest that spreads out as soon as you step into the forest from the ski slopes, a forest that can only be walked on during the snowy season.
This is a recommended snowshoe tour that takes you around the snow-covered fumarolic zone of the Goshogake Nature Study Trail in Hachimantai, a region of heavy snowfall in the northern Tohoku region. The impressive mud and hot spring activity and the unique snow formations created by geothermal heat are fascinating. The course has moderate ups and downs, making it a special course that can only be walked during the snowy winter season. You can also see the hot spring pond "Oyunuma" and the largest pond in Japan.
[Akita, Kosaka Town] Meiji Era Playhouse "Korakukan" Performance and Facility Guide!
- 4.9
- (12 reviews and experiences)
The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan has been in operation for over 115 years and is still performing regular performances (popular theater and other shows). The 2025 performances will be from April 23rd to July 27th, with the Shitamachi Kabuki group, with the leader Mimine Tooru, followed by the star Shingetsu Kaito, followed by the leader Hitomi Hiroshi (star Subaru Toma), with performances taking place in rotation for approximately one month each. From August 1st to September 15th, "Kanzaki Jun & 1
Three-theater ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office + Kosaka Railway Rail Park] This is a great value ticket that includes a play at Korakukan, a nationally designated important cultural property, and a tour of the Kosaka Mine Office, Kosaka Railway Rail Park, and three other facilities. Korakukan, a Meiji-era theater, is still in operation today, over 100 years later, and regularly performs popular theater and other shows. The 2025 performances are
Yokote/Yuzawa area
[Akita | Yokote] "Light interior that brings happiness" Suncatcher experience ♪
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan involves making a "suncatcher," an item that is said to bring good luck along with the sunlight! Just choose the crystal parts, arrange them, and thread them together... and it's finished in no time! You might be overwhelmed by the unlimited number of parts available! ~ Suncatcher
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to experience making a snow globe, where glitter and sparkles like snow fly up and create a fantasy world. Why not try making your own original snow globe using a glass miniature? You can choose your favorite parts and glitter, and it's a small
[Akita | Yokote] Make a botanical gel candle holder that lets you feel the "1/f fluctuation"
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to enjoy making candle holders decorated with flowers, just like they are arranged in water! If you put an LED light or tea candle in it and light it, the gentle light will flicker! You can use as many dried flowers and preserved flowers as you like! ~Experience flow~ ①Reception
[Akita | Yokote] Fun and squishy gel candle making experience
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan is a gel candle making experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Why not try making your own candle by filling your favorite glass with sand, marbles, shells, and glass miniatures? ~Experience process~ ① Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village.
Ruri Kobo is a place where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. This plan allows you to choose your favorite stones one by one and create your own original natural stone accessories. All the stones and metal fittings in the experience corner are available in various sizes, so you can create exactly what you want. ♪ ~Experience process~ ① Reception: Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village
[Akita | Yokote] Use as many flowers as you like! Herbarium making
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to easily make your own herbarium, which keeps flowers beautiful forever and displays them in a special liquid. The staff will provide careful instruction, so feel free to give it a try. ~Experience process~ ①Reception Akita Furusa
[Akita | Yokote] Experience making accessories in a glass dome that sparkles with every movement
At this accessory workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can create accessories perfect for fashionable girls, with beads and pearls in glass domes that sparkle with every step! ~Experience process~ ① Check in at Ruri Studio on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to say your name. ↓② Choose the type and size of the glass dome.
[Applicable for Akita Winter Asobi Campaign Coupon* | 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays for use from December 1st to February 28th] Located inside Bonshuku U, a cultural exchange facility with a Nishimonai Bon Odori dance theme that opened in April 2025 in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, this Finnish-style storehouse sauna was renovated from a former storage facility.
[Akita / Yokote] Wonder Castle admission ticket + meal ticket set
This plan includes a Wonder Castle admission ticket and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. At Wonder Castle, you can have fun using your body with trick art, ball pools, athletics, and more. Be sure to try Nishimonai soba and our special Akita beef hayashi rice. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. The meal voucher can be redeemed with change.
As the first shop in Akita to offer snow globe making experiences, our experienced staff will teach you. ~Experience process~ ① Choose the shape of your snow globe You can choose from two types: a full-scale sphere and a dome with a base! Both are popular, so please take a look and choose for yourself (^^) ② Choose a miniature There are many types of miniatures, so you can choose from Christmas and sea motifs.
[Akita, Yokote] Reserve a small room for 4 hours! Relaxing dinner and hot spring plan
Why not take a break from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious food and hot springs in a private space for 4 hours (11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00). You can use a private small room for free, so you can relax without worrying about others! [Plan Features] Private room use is free!
[Akita / Yokote] Hoshizora Kenkan Spacia + meal set ticket
This plan includes admission to the Star Exploration Museum SPACIA, where you can enjoy impressive images, and a meal at Ajidokoro Minori. Please enjoy meals such as Nishimonai soba noodles and special Akita beef hayashi rice. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Meal tickets cannot be exchanged for cash. Please see the general information desk at the main entrance.
[Akita/Yokote] Recommended souvenirs and mementos! Handmade experience ticket
Akita Furusato Village's "Handmade Studio" offers a menu of handmade experiences for adults and small children. Why not try making an original piece as a keepsake or souvenir? Please present your purchase ticket screen at the Handmade Studio on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Akita Furusato Village Handmade Studio opening hours: 9:30-16:00 (last order)
This plan allows you to enjoy both Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art and a large ball pool, and Starry Sky Exploration Hall SPACIA, where you can watch images of the starry sky on a large screen. Please present the purchased ticket screen at the main entrance/general information desk or at the entrance of each facility. At Starry Sky Exploration Hall SPACIA, please specify the program you would like to watch. <Available when
[Akita / Yokote] Fuwa Fuwa Park admission ticket (unlimited time, free for parents)
This plan allows you to have unlimited fun on fluffy trampolines, sliders, and other play equipment. Everything is fluffy, so you can enjoy it safely and securely. *Up to two accompanying parents can enter for free. Please present your purchase ticket screen at the entrance to the event venue (Dome Theater). ・Fuwa Fuwa Park event period and opening hours Event period: December 2025
[Akita / Yokote] VR attraction experience + meal set plan
This plan includes a VR attraction and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. Nishimonai Sobaya's special! Please try the Akita beef hayashi rice. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. No change will be given for the meal voucher. It cannot be exchanged for cash. Experience the extraordinary with the powerful VR (virtual reality)
Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality). There are three programs available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Each program lasts approximately five minutes. You can enjoy a rich experience. At the Starry Sky Exploration Museum Spacia, one of the largest planetariums in the Tohoku region, you can see the spectacular screen.
[Akita / Yokote] VR attraction experience + Wonder Castle admission ticket set
Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality). There are three programs available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Each program lasts about 5 minutes. You can enjoy a rich experience. Wonder Cat, where you can play using your body with trick art, ball pools, athletics, etc.
[Akita / Yokote] VR attraction experience
Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality). There are three programs available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Each program lasts approximately 5 minutes. You can enjoy a immersive experience. Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and present the purchase ticket screen.
[Akita / Yokote] <Furusato Village / Azalea Forest> Making accessories! Try resin art easily!
Small children are also welcome! This is an experience plan for resin art, where you can mix colors and add parts. Gift wrapping is also available. ~Experience process~ ① Choose a mold ♪ You can choose the shape of your work from a wide variety of molds! ② Coloring Choose your favorite color and mix it around. ③ Choose an inclusion material ♪ Choose a design from a wide variety of options to match your image.
[Akita, Yokote] "Yokote Masuda Manga Museum" Special Exhibition Ticket
By using the "Akita Winter Asobi Discount", you can purchase tickets for the special exhibition at a discount. *Tickets for "WE LOVE MANGA - The trajectory and evolution of manga traced by 12 artists who own all the original artwork" (Exhibition period: Now until December 28th (Sun), 2025) *Details of the special exhibitions from December 29th (Mon) onwards will be announced as soon as they are decided.
This chopstick-making experience plan involves polishing chopsticks, which involves using sandpaper to create patterns on layers of painted chopsticks. As no sharp tools are used, even children can safely participate. There is no need to worry about skin rashes. The color and shape of the pattern change depending on the size and direction of the sharpening. This is also recommended for those who are not good at painting. It comes as a set of two pairs, so two people can share it.
[Akita, Yokote] A 2.5-hour private Akita-style storehouse sauna experience
This is a storehouse sauna experience in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, the city of fermentation. Located quietly in the middle of town, this sauna features low temperature and high humidity, making it enjoyable for everyone, from sauna beginners to children. Enjoy a full 2.5 hours! Relax to your heart's content in this private sauna.
【Akita】Walking Tour of Wealthy Merchant's Storehouses
Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo perio
Experience the traditional techniques that have been passed down for 300 years of Inaniwa Udon! "Manufacturing and Cooking Experience Course (60 minutes) where you can learn how to hand-spin and boil delicious udon noodles." After registering at the main store of Sato Yosuke, you will experience the experience at the nearest workshop. After the experience, you can enjoy a meal, shopping, and a tour of the factory at the main store of Sato Yosuke.
[Akita / Yuzawa] "Manufacturing Experience" Course A where you can experience hand weaving
Experience the traditional techniques that have been passed down for 300 years of Inaniwa Udon! "Hand-weaving experience course (30 minutes)" After registering at the Sato Yosuke Main Store, you will experience the experience at the nearest experience workshop. After the experience, you can enjoy a meal, shopping, and a factory tour at the Sato Yosuke Main Store. *The factory tour course is not available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Even first-timers are welcome! Experience the traditional craft of Kawatsura lacquerware with maki-e lacquering. This plan allows customers to choose from five types of Kawatsura lacquerware, such as bowls and plates, and then experience maki-e lacquering on the product they have created. You can take home the product you have made on the same day! Maki-e is a uniquely Japanese craft technique in which pictures are drawn on the surface of lacquerware with lacquer and then sprinkled with gold and silver metal powder and colored powder. Same-day reservations are also possible.
[Akita | Yokote] One-on-one instruction! Glass bead making experience
Ruri Kobo is a place where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. Why not try making your own glass beads, or glass beads, with beautiful patterns? The glass beads you make can be transformed into lovely accessories! Even beginners will receive one-on-one support, so feel free to give it a try. ~Experience process~ ①Reception: Akita Furusato Village, 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]
[Akita/Yokote] Hard cider brewery tour with tasting included!
This plan includes a tour of an apple liquor and hard cider brewery and a tasting experience. This is a valuable experience that can only be found in Yokote! ■Experience time (approximately 30 minutes): 16:00-/17:00-/18:00-■Fee: 1,000 yen/person
[Akita / Yokote] Make your own cake plate and mug with porcelain art! <Comprehensive plan>
Hanaekubo is a place where you can experience porcelain painting in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture! This plan allows you to experience porcelain painting on a cake plate and a mug. You can also arrange it into two cake plates or two mugs, so you can enjoy it as a gift or as a pair. The tableware you have made with fun thought will surely add color to your daily life. Even beginners can enjoy it.
Hanaekubo is a porcelain painting experience in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture! This plan allows you to choose either a cake plate or a mug and experience porcelain painting. The tableware you create with fun and thought will surely add color to your everyday life. Even beginners can participate with confidence, as our staff will be happy to assist you.
The Yuzawa region has many attractions, including Akinomiya Onsenkyo, the oldest hot spring resort in the prefecture, and Kawarake Jigoku, one of Japan's three most sacred places alongside Mount Osore and Mount Tateyama. At the Yuzawa Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Museum, you can experience making lacquerware using the maki-e technique, which has been used for many crafts since ancient times. Anyone can participate, so why not create your own original lacquerware as a memento of your trip?
[7th Feb.] Akita-Yuzawa: Winter night with Giant icicles and Mini igloo
This tour is held on 1st Feb.You will visit 2 local festivals.First, ``Gather round, everyone! Winter Festival".Thousands of mini Kamakura or igloo are
Masudacho, Yokote City is a specialty apple producing area. Dyes made from branches and leaves cut off during pruning of apple trees are reused to dye the fabric in rich colors such as orange, yellow, and gray. Why not try making your own handkerchief with a soft texture? You can also draw your favorite pattern using threads and stencils. The experience is soothing as you gaze out over the expansive apple orchards. After the dyeing experience,
Even beginners will receive careful instruction from Woody's woodworking craftsmen. Don't have a place to make it? Don't have the tools or machines? Want to make a souvenir from Akita with your family? This is the perfect experience for you! After assembling the chair, you can use a hot pen to write your favorite letters or pictures. The production process starts from designing the legs to assembling them, and if you wish, you can paint or
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Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow hut using Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone can participate, including families with children and those who want to experience snow. Kamakura are a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, they have a history of about 450 years as a New Year's event to worship the water god, and the Yokote Snow Festival is held every year in mid-February, with about 80 kamakura, each about 3 meters high, being built throughout the city.
Akita City area
This ticket will go on sale at midnight on Friday, November 28, 2025. Reservations cannot be made before this date and time. This is a digital ticket exclusively for the local sake tasting experience at the special venue for the "SAKE and Fermentation Market in Akita City" event. Present your ticket voucher at the venue reception to exchange it for a local sake exchange voucher (8 tickets, one ticket per drink) and softened water. 2026/1
[Akita, Akita City] The scent that will make you feel good | Aroma Craft with constitution check
This "slightly mysterious and fun" aroma experience will help you find the perfect scent for you at this moment through a "mind and body balance check" based on ancient Greek natural philosophy. Choose from 29 types of high-quality essential oils grown without pesticides to find a "talismanic scent" that gently balances your mind and body, and create two original aroma products.
This experience allows you to create your own three-piece organic cosmetics set by choosing from three themes: "Special Reward Care," "Sparkling Makeup," and "Daily Moisturizing Base Care" to suit your mood and skin concerns that day. Choose from three themes (select one when booking): A: Weekend Reward! Rich Moisture & Special Care Set (pack, moisturizing cream)
[Akita, Akita City] Handmade aroma experience for your pet and me: matching paw and hand cream
Why not try making matching creams for your beloved family members, your dog or cat? In this plan, you will make two products: a paw cream for pets and a hand cream for owners, using high-quality aromas that are certified free of 29 types of pesticides and only gentle ingredients recommended by veterinarians. The aromas used are "lickable" and "clean".
[Akita / Akita City] Room spray & perfume making experience plan
This is a perfumery experience plan where you can make two types of perfume: a "room spray 10mL" using precious Akita cedar leaf ethanol, and a "one and only perfume 10mL" that you can mix by choosing from about 100 fragrances. You will find the scent you want to make while referring to the "Paleanne Fragrance Diagnostic Chart." You can make this experience by yourself, with your family, friends, or partner, regardless of gender or age.
You can tour the brewery, which was renovated from a public bathhouse with over 85 years of history, and enjoy tastings of freshly brewed craft beer and hard cider (2 x 300ml). For those who cannot drink alcohol, we will provide 100% apple juice from Akita Prefecture. You can also take home two 360ml cans of our own product as a souvenir.
This is a lesson in making seasonal gathering plants in a workspace with heating and air conditioning. Since we use plants from all four seasons, you can enjoy the experience every time, no matter how many times you participate. By caring for the finished plants, you can enjoy them for a long time. Since you work indoors, you can take the class regardless of the weather. As the class is small, please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
This is a hands-on lesson where you can create a gorgeous gathering arrangement in a workspace with heating and air conditioning. Since you will be using plants from all four seasons, you can enjoy the experience every time, no matter how many times you participate. By caring for the finished arrangement, you can enjoy it for a long time. Since you will be working indoors, you can take the class regardless of the weather. ~Experience Outline~ 10:00/1
You can tour the brewery, which was renovated from a public bathhouse with over 85 years of history, and enjoy tastings of freshly brewed craft beer and hard cider (2 x 300ml). For those who cannot drink alcohol, we will provide 100% apple juice from Akita Prefecture.
This is a course where you will make a gorgeous gathering wreath in a workspace with heating and air conditioning. Since you will be using plants from all four seasons, you can enjoy the experience every time, no matter how many times you participate. By caring for the finished plantings, you can enjoy them for a long time. Since you will be working indoors, you can take the course regardless of the weather. As the class is small, please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
[Akita / Akita City] Marble Art® Experience
This is a Marble Art® experience that is popular among women. You will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art using marbles and wire. How about using it as a soothing interior decoration that will relax your mind every time you look at it, sparkling in your window? You will be able to choose from three pieces to create. ① Welcome hanging (wall hanging) ② Marble hook (wall hanging) ③ Rabbit (ornament)
Date and time: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Part 1: 13:00-15:00 Part 2: 15:30-17:30 Part 3: 18:00-20:00 Three sessions (all with the same content) Capacity: 80 people per session Main content: A tasting experience of approximately 40 types of Akita craft beer You can freely sample a variety of craft beers from breweries in Akita Prefecture at the venue.
[Akita, Akita City] Come to Akita and learn Akita folk songs!
[Akita Folk Song Experience] Experience the origins and intonation of traditional Akita folk songs with live shamisen accompaniment. You can experience this in the calm, Japanese space of the tatami-floored Japanese instrument studio on the second floor of Umeya Music Store. ⚪ Experience content: ・Explanation of the history and characteristics of Akita folk songs ・What are folk songs? ・Various folk songs ・Akita folk songs ・Vocal exercises and intonation experience ・Narration
Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate, and Omagari area
[Akita, Lake Tazawa] Cycling through the snowy scenery! Snow cycling tour!
Cycle on a snow-covered forest road on a fat bike! It's a special bike with thick tires, so you can move forward without getting buried in the snow. Don't worry, your guide will provide you with full support. Come experience the extraordinary experience of cycling on snow, something that is unique to Akita! ☆ Akita Winter Asobi Discount can be used! 50% off on weekdays!
Snowshoe trekking is a new sensation, walking on piled up snow. Surrounded by the silence of the snowy fields, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and get some pleasant exercise. It is a luxurious activity that allows you to release stress through communication with nature and savor moments filled with the beauty of winter. Pick-up and drop-off from Lake Tazawa Ski Resort is also available! Guides will provide full support.
[Akita, Semboku City] Akita Inland Line All-Day Pass
This is a one-day unlimited ride experience on the Akita Nairiku Line, a local train line that runs through the inland mountainous areas of Akita Prefecture. You can visit tourist spots such as Kakunodate and Lake Tazawa, and enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and viewing the frost-covered trees at Moriyoshiyama Ani Ski Resort along the line. Enjoy the ride freely according to your own plans.
Let's launch your own fireworks on a tote bag with the official logo of the National Fireworks Competition "Omagari Fireworks" ♪ This is a workshop where you can create your own original tote bag using stencil art! You can take home the bag you made on the same day. Simply place a fireworks plate with various designs on the bag and paint it with your favorite color.
[Akita, Semboku City] Pottery experience - making pottery while feeling the seasons
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In this plan, you will use 800g of clay to freely create teacups, plates, coffee cups, etc. Why not take your time and enjoy pottery making while feeling the flow of the seasons?
[Akita Prefecture, Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa] Kotatsu experience + Warabiza small theater performance
This year's small theater will be hosting the second installment of Warabiza's Fantastic Musical! Enjoy the show in the comfort of your own kotatsu, just like watching TV at home. ◇Musical "A New Interpretation of the Legend of the Little Mermaid" Another world taught me love. On the day that Honoka, the princess of the sea and mermaid, turned 15, she ascended to the ocean she had always dreamed of, and met Seiji, the prince of the land.
This is an experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with drums and lanterns! You can experience Akita festivals here, including Namahage and Nishimonai Bon Odori! The stage design inspired by the mountain events of the Kakunodate Festival and the powerful autumn foliage blizzard are a spectacular experience! You can also enjoy the world's number one Lake Tazawa beer (with mini snacks) here for an exceptional experience!
Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and a stage performance by Warabiza! ◇Small theater performance◇The mermaid's singing voice casts a spell on the world. Warabiza's second fantastic musical! Musical "A New Interpretation of the Little Mermaid Legend"◇Kotatsu seats◇Enjoy the show while warming yourself in a kotatsu-style seat.◇Meal◇Hot springs
[Akita Backcountry] For experienced hikers! Backcountry tour
Based in Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, we offer backcountry tours focusing on the areas of Akita Komagatake, Mt. Moriyoshi, Ura-Iwate, and Mt. Chokai. This plan is for experienced backcountry skiers. You can enjoy the backcountry to the fullest by targeting the best conditions of the day! *If you have been backcountry skiing for a few times or have been away for a while, please apply for the beginner's tour.
This plan allows you to enjoy dressing casually in a private space that can be rented out entirely or in a private space that can be used for resting. There are over 1,000 dresses! Tuxedos and children's costumes are also available. You can take as many photos as you like using your own smartphone or camera at the photo spots located throughout the building. Support from staff is provided, so you can easily change into your costume.
[Free admission for children from preschool to university students!] We are bringing you a special New Year's program featuring the New Year's Kaomise performance and the musical "There's Nothing in Akita"! ・New Year's Kaomise performance: All the Warabiza actors come together to deliver a spectacular New Year's greeting! Enjoy this bright entertainment to brighten up the New Year! ・Musical "There's Nothing in Akita": A local love-filled performance brought to you by Uchida Makiko and Warabiza
★Pulling out the "migo" from rice straw, you will make a small "migo broom" of about 30cm. ★Learn the technique of "nawanai", which is the basis of straw crafts. [Experience highlights] ・You can experience the history and traditional culture of the region at the "Former Hongo Family Residence", a group of buildings from the end of the Edo period to the early Showa period, which is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. ・Learn about the history and traditional culture of Kakumagawacho, Daisen City, where the Former Hongo Family Residence is located.
Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and a stage performance by Warabiza! ◇Small theater performance◇The mermaid's singing voice casts a spell on the world. Warabiza's second fantastic musical! Musical "A New Interpretation of the Little Mermaid Legend"◇Kotatsu seats◇Enjoy the show while warming yourself in a kotatsu-style seat.◇Meal◇Hot springs
Let's make cups and bowls with our own original ideas♪ It's hand-formed, so it's recommended for small children too! In the hand-formed experience, you can make tea bowls, plates, cups, teacups, vases, etc. What kind of cup will you make? What shape? What color? Should it have a handle? Feel free to design it as you like. *The required time is about 1 to 1.5 hours. ① Meeting and reception Akita Art
★Okamura Yuzo Warabiza 50th Anniversary★ Dinner Show
Okamura Yuzo, who has been active as an actor at Warabiza for many years, is celebrating his 50th year in the entertainment industry this year. Okamura, who is affectionately known as "Tori-san" (Tori-san) because of his skill at imitating the sound of a rooster, has been a pioneer of Warabiza musicals, supporting numerous productions since starring in Warabiza's first musical production, "Oga no Onimaru." He currently works in TV commercials, narration, and other fields.
[Akita / Omagari] Naraoka ware pottery experience - Relax and create in a private room
This is a pottery experience using Naraoka ware, a traditional Akita pottery. Even beginners can feel at ease. First, the instructor will carefully explain how to make the pottery. The experience will be held in a private room (maximum of 5 people), so you can immerse yourself in making pottery without worrying about other people or the environment.
Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and a stage performance by Warabiza! ◇Small theater performance◇The mermaid's singing voice casts a spell on the world. Warabiza's second fantastic musical! Musical "A New Interpretation of the Little Mermaid Legend"◇Kotatsu seats◇Enjoy the show while warming yourself in a kotatsu-style seat.◇Meals◇Senboku
[Akita Backcountry] Beginner Course!! Backcountry Tour
Based in Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, we offer backcountry tours mainly in the areas around Akita Komagatake, Mt. Moriyoshi, Ura-Iwate, and Mt. Chokai. If you are new to backcountry skiing or have only been there a few times, and are unsure about how to use the equipment and how to behave in the mountains, please join this tour. We will teach you how to use the equipment, how to walk, how to climb, and how to relax.
Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan that includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the drums and lanterns of the theater troupe Warabiza! *Snacks and one drink included◇Meal◇Ando Brewery, a long-established restaurant in Kakunodate, Senboku City
Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan that includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!" ◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with drums and lanterns by the theater troupe Warabiza! *Snacks and one drink included ◇Meal ◇Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant
Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan that includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!" ◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with drums and lanterns by the theater troupe Warabiza! *Snacks and one drink included ◇Meal ◇Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant
[Akita, Lake Tazawa, Snowshoeing] Walk smoothly even on snowy roads! Snow trekking (with tea time)
Enjoy the winter with a tea time included! Snowshoe tour! If you're not good at skiing but want to experience winter sports, we recommend snowshoes! With snowshoes, you can walk easily on snowy roads. Experience a fantastic tour where only your footprints follow on a pristine road. The fun part of this plan is tea time in the snow.
[Akita] Backcountry <Basic Tour>
This is a backcountry tour for those with backcountry experience and who understand how to use a beacon. ~Schedule of the day~ 8:30 Meeting After gathering, we will complete the registration, check our equipment and belongings, and explain the tour schedule before departing. 9:00 Hike begins. Depending on your physical strength and condition, we will repeat several runs and hikes, taking breaks and meals along the way, and then set off.
[Akita] Backcountry <Beginner Tour>
This tour is for those who are new to backcountry skiing, or who don't know how to use beacons or equipment. 〜Schedule〜 8:30 Meeting After gathering, check in, check in, check your equipment and belongings, and after an explanation of the tour schedule, we depart. 9:00 Hike begins. Depending on your physical strength and condition, you will ski down and hike several times, taking breaks and meals along the way.
This plan allows you to enjoy leisurely handmade Japanese sweets. The accommodation is limited to one group per day. We serve meals made with organic vegetables and rice grown in natural farming fields, and handmade seasonings that are carefully made. The main ingredients and seasonings are procured from the "Safe Food Network Alter." We also offer dishes such as rice cooked in a clay pot and miso soup made with homemade three-year-old miso.
This experience plan allows you to tour the Tazawako Beer factory, which was born in 1997 as the first local beer in Akita Prefecture, and listen to an explanation of the manufacturing process. You can also take home a "world-renowned taste" that has won awards every year at numerous international beer competitions, including the European Beer Star Gold Award. Souvenirs include various Tazawako Beers.
[Akita/Senboku] Limited time only! Dried flower autumn/winter wreath making experience
Enjoy from before Christmas to early spring! Autumn/winter wreath making experience ♪ This is a natural wreath with chic colors made using flowers blooming in the garden of Garden Cafe & Delica Kimoto. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Start making We will explain the materials to be used. We will make it together while sharing tips on making it. Even if you are unsure about the color scheme or placement, parents will help you.
[Akita, Kakunodate] Pesticide-free soybeans used! Preserved food and miso making experience
This is a miso making experience in the cold season. ♪ Let's make a special miso just for you by combining pesticide-free soybeans that have been boiled for 5-6 hours in advance with special sun-dried salt and rice koji! This is truly "homemade miso." You can make 2 kg of miso balls and take them home on the day. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Start of experience ・Explanation of miso making ・Mixing salt and koji
"Hatahata Sushi" is a local dish that represents Akita culture. It is the ace of fermented foods loved by Akita residents! Make it, eat it, and enjoy your trip to Akita to the fullest. The owner, who is also an Akita Prefecture certified "Akita Fermentation Evangelist," will teach you how. The venue, "Kakunodate guesthouse Choux," is a dormitory-style facility using a trailer house.
■ Learn about fermented foods, try them, and make them while delving into their appeal. ■ The fermentation culture that has taken root in Akita is full of secrets to a healthy intestine and beautiful skin. ■ You will also learn know-how and tips that you can use starting tomorrow. ■ Souvenirs of miso and soy sauce from a long-established company are included! ■ After the experience, you can enjoy a stroll around the streets of the samurai residences and souvenir shops, leaving you refreshed in mind and body.
We also have kimonos for men and children, so please feel free to come and visit us. Why not dress up in an antique kimono and stroll through the samurai residences and riverbanks of Kakunodate, the Little Kyoto?
Founded 170 years ago! You'll tour the historic Ando Brewery's library storehouse and soy sauce storehouse, which is usually closed to the public! After tasting several types of additive-free, naturally brewed soy sauce with chilled tofu, you'll receive an original soy sauce bottle with a sticker bearing your name. Make sure to book this truly luxurious experience.
Kisakata and Mt. Chokai area
[Akita, Kisakata / Mt. Chokai] Drop in empty-handed! Day-trip bathing with towel set included
Relax in the hot spring after hiking or sightseeing around Mt. Chokai. A towel set is provided so you can drop in anytime. Our hot spring, Sarukura Onsen, is characterized by its thick texture and excellent heat retention and moisturizing effects, making it highly rated by women and the elderly. After enjoying the nature of Mt. Chokai, refresh your mind and body in our hot spring.
[Akita, Yurihonjo City] Yuri Kogen Railway Christmas Party at Yajima Station
We took the "Christmas Train" to Yajima Station, which has a completely different atmosphere from the daytime, decorated with 2,000 lights. "BAR Terminal," located about a five-minute walk from Ugo-Honjo Station, will be offering cocktails for one day only. Also, solo musicians Yasuko Ogita (trumpet), Ryo Ogita (trumpet), and Motoya
[Akita Prefecture Sake Brewery Tour] Tenju Sake Brewery Tour Plan (with souvenir)
You can see the attention to detail in sake rice and brewing water, as well as the facilities, with explanations from staff. (Guide and tour of Tenju Sake Brewery's storehouse and bottling factory) *Sake brewing is only done in winter. In summer, only the facilities are shown, and no mash is made. After the factory tour, you can sample sake and shop in the store space. (Approximately 1 hour including the tour) This plan includes a souvenir.
【AKITA】1-hour Snowmobile riding for beginner (single-seater)
A snowmobile is a motor vehicle equipped with skis that runs on snow. This tour takes you on private roads, so you don't need a driver's license or an
[Akita, Yurihonjo City] Yuri Kogen Railway Sake Sommelier Train
Mr. Sato Rei, a sake sommelier and owner of Sato Kanroku Shoten, a shop located in Nikaho City, will accompany you on board and you can enjoy a selection of sake carefully selected by Mr. Sato with commentary. Operating time: Departs Ugo-Honjo Station at 15:40 - Arrives Yajima Station at 16:19; Departs Yajima Station at 16:50 - Arrives Ugo-Honjo Station at 17:31 (return trip)
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