Akita in Entertainment

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Please use Lake Tazawa Ski Resort's 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 check the rental agreement on the Lake Tazawa Ski Resort website, then fill out the advance application form (Excel) and apply by email (school@tazawako-ski.com) or fax (0187-46-2661). Tickets can be picked up at the lift ticket counter. *Change under 1,000 yen will not be given. <Weekdays: Up to 5,000 yen discount> Adults: 10,300 yen -> 5,300 yen Children: 6,700 yen -> 3,350 yen <Weekends, holidays, and New Year period (12/29-1/3): 25% discount> Adults: 10,300 yen -> 7,725 yen Children: 6,700 yen -> 5,025 yen If you are using an electronic ticket, please display the required ticket and present it at the lift ticket counter.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This set plan includes a one-day lift ticket and meal voucher for Lake Tazawa Ski Resort, all at a discount when you use the Akita Winter Asobi Discount Coupon. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding to your heart's content, and enjoy a ¥1,500 lunch from a wide selection of ski resort food. Please collect your ticket at the lift ticket counter. <Weekdays: 50% off> Adults: ¥6,800 → ¥3,400 Children: ¥3,200 → ¥1,600 <Saturdays, Sundays, and New Year's period (December 29th to January 3rd): 25% off> Adults: ¥6,800 → ¥5,100 Children: ¥3,200 → ¥2,400 Please display the required electronic ticket and present it at the lift ticket counter.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

This plan allows you to rent out the entire building for private use, including a private rest area, and enjoy dressing up in a relaxed atmosphere. We have over 1,000 dresses! We also have tuxedos and children's costumes available. Take unlimited photos using your smartphone or camera at photo spots throughout the building. Our staff will assist you with changing into your outfit, taking photos, assisting with lighting, lending accessories, and coordinating accessories! You'll be sure to take plenty of beautiful photos. We also have photo accessories (bouquets, soap bubbles, etc.) to enhance your photos. We also offer free rental of photo tripods. This plan is perfect for families, friends, couples, photo weddings, solo activities, or as a gift for your parents—we cater to a wide variety of people, regardless of age or gender. Welcome photo & complimentary photo gift♪ ~Experience Schedule~ 11:45 Meeting & Check-in (12:00-14:00) Guests will check in at the reception counter at the main entrance. Welcome photo shoot. 11:55 Explanation: We will introduce you to the photo spots in the building and introduce you to the dresses and other costumes. (Approximately 5 minutes) 12:00 Costume Selection: Choose a dress (outfit). Average 10-15 minutes. 5-6 dresses. 12:15 Change of clothes: Put on the selected dress. Coordinate with accessories. 12:30 Photoshoot: Choose your favorite background and take photos using your smartphone or camera. Repeat the process from choosing a costume to taking photos. You can take as many photos as you like, but if you want to try on multiple dresses, we will shorten the shoot and change your dress.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

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 pits, athletics, and more. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Nishimonai Sobaya's special dish! Be sure to try Akita beef hayashi rice. No change will be given for meal vouchers, and they cannot be exchanged for cash. Please present your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your admission ticket and meal voucher. Available hours: 9:30 to 16:00 every day (last entry on Sundays at 14:00)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan includes admission to the Star Exploration Museum SPACIA, where you can enjoy impressive images, and a meal at Ajidokoro Minori. Meals include Nishimonai soba and special Akita beef hayashi rice, so be sure to try them. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Meal tickets cannot be exchanged for cash, and no change will be given. Please present the screen of your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance. Available hours: 9:30 to 15:30 every day (last admission on the day at 14:00)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan allows you to enjoy the whole day at Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art and a large ball pool, as well as the starry sky video on a huge screen. Please present your purchased ticket screen at the main entrance/general information desk or at the entrance of each facility. For Starry Sky Hall Spacia, please specify the program you would like to watch. <Available Hours> Daily 9:30-16:00 (last admission on Sundays 14:50) Starry Sky Exploration Hall Spacia 10:30-16:00 (last admission 14:55)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 11
• 4～5 hours

This plan allows you to have unlimited fun on fluffy trampolines, slides, and other play equipment. Everything is fluffy, so you can enjoy it safely and securely. *Please note that re-entry is not permitted between December 28th and January 5th and January 11th and 13th. Please present your purchase ticket screen at the entrance to the event venue (Dome Theater). <Available hours> 10:00-16:00 every day (last admission 15:30 on the day)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan includes a VR attraction and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. Nishimonai Sobaya's special! Please try our Akita beef hayashi rice. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Meal vouchers do not give change and cannot be exchanged for cash. VR attractions allow you to experience an extraordinary world! Enjoy "Dinosaur Caricature," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Terror of the Drag Punishment" in spectacular VR. Present the purchase ticket screen at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your VR attraction voucher and meal voucher. Available hours: 9:30 to 16:00 every day (last entry on the day at 14:00)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

A VR attraction that lets you experience an extraordinary world! Enjoy "Dinosaur Caricature," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Terrifying Drag Punishment" in spectacular VR. This ticket includes admission to Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art, ball pools, athletics, and other physical activities. Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and present the purchased ticket screen. <Available Hours> Weekdays until January 10, 2025: 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:10) Weekdays: 09:30-16:00 (last admission Sundays 15:30) Weekends and Holidays: 09:30-16:30 (last admission Sundays 16:10)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 13:00

A VR attraction that lets you experience an extraordinary world! Enjoy "Kyoryu Giga," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Terrifying Drag Punishment" in powerful VR. Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and show the screen of your purchased ticket. Available hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:00-16:30 every day

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

Why not escape from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious meals 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 around you! [Plan features] Free private room use! (Normally 1,500 yen) Hot spring bath included! (Towels are sold separately) Free drink coupon for your next visit! You can use it during the day as well as at night. Please try it for a special time with your loved one! Enjoy a luxurious moment with comfortable hot springs and food!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

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 carefully selected drinks and sweets while watching the nature change with the seasons.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A VR attraction that lets you experience an extraordinary world! Enjoy "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jumping," and "The Fearful Drag Punishment" in spectacular VR. You can also watch "Doraemon," "Earth Symphony," and "The Story of the Birth of the Planetarium" at Starry Sky Museum Spacia, one of the largest planetariums in Tohoku! You can choose the program you want to watch at the attraction and Starry Sky Exploration Museum Spacia. Please select the program you want to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and show the screen of your purchased ticket. <Available Hours> Daily 9:30-17:00 (last admission on the day 16:30) Starry Sky Exploration Museum Spacia 10:30-16:00 (last admission 14:55)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 19:00

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.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30

2-theater common ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office] This is a great value ticket that includes a play and backstage tour at Korakukan, a national important cultural property, and a tour of the Kosaka Mine Office and two facilities. The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active for over 115 years and is still performing live (popular theater and other) performances. 2025 performances: April 23rd to July 27th "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" Leader Mimine Toru → Starring Shingetsu Kaito → Starring Hitomi Hiroshi (Starring Subaru Toma) will take turns performing for about one month each. August 1st to September 15th "Kanzaki Jun & 10carats" Fabulous Revue Boys. Actress Murai Mayumi and former OSK Nippon Revue Company member Subaru Mirai will appear. September 21st to October 28th "Gekidan Yumeiro" led by troupe leader Kenji Kano, former OSA Nippon Opera Company member Shiho Wakaki, special appearance by Mariko Endo. It is interesting that the performers change every year as this theater troupe was formed just for the Korakukan performance. The performances are enjoyable for all ages, so many customers come, including elementary school to high school students on school trips. Please enjoy watching a performance at Korakukan, a theater that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered because of the Kosaka Mine. In 1910, the Meiji era theater "Korakukan" was built as a welfare facility for the employees of the Kosaka Mine. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. The most distinctive feature of this theater is its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare for a theater. Staff dressed in black costumes will guide you through the Korakukan facility. Enjoy an eye-opening look behind the scenes of a truly living playhouse! Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered through mining. The Meiji-era playhouse "Korakukan" was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for Kosaka Mine employees. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. It features a rare mix of Japanese and Western styles for a playhouse. You can experience the history and culture of Kosaka Mine by touring the Kosaka Mine Office, built in 1905.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day

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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

Ani Ski Resort's one-day ski and snowboard experience ticket includes rental of skis, snowboards, and clothing.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

Ani Ski Resort's one-day ski and snowboard experience ticket includes ski and snowboard rental.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

A plan for skiing and snowboarding at Ani Ski Resort, including a meal voucher worth up to 1,000 yen!

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

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.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00

Enjoy a plan that combines three elements: food, art, and hot springs. Enjoy 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! The musical "A New Interpretation of the Legend of the Little Mermaid" ◇Kotatsu Seats◇ Enjoy the show while warming yourself up in a kotatsu-style seat. ◇Meal◇ Enjoy a sukiyaki bowl made with Akita Nishiki Beef, Akita's pride and joy, at Restaurant Bakkya in Yupopo Onsen. *One complimentary drink included *Children's meals will be prepared for infants ◇Bathing◇ Relax and unwind in Yupopo Onsen's natural hot springs.・If you book at 10:30, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Small Theater [Show starts from 10:30] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing starts from 13:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs ・If you book at 12:00, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Hot Spring Building [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Restaurant Bakkya [Show starts from 13:45] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Bathing starts from 15:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:15

This set plan includes a one-day lift ticket for Lake Tazawa Ski Resort and a ski school pass, all at a great price when you use 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 to suit your lesson needs. *Remaining tickets can be carried over to your next lesson, but weekday passes cannot be used on weekends. *Advance reservations are required for lessons. *Only general lessons, preschool lessons, elementary school lessons, and private lessons for up to three people are available (please contact us for other lessons). *Reservations must be made by 12:00 three days before the school day. *Reservations can be made via the advance application form on the Lake Tazawa Ski Resort website, or by email or fax. ◆To students: Reception hours: 9:00-9:55, 12:30-13:10 Reception location: Ski Center "Rera" 1st floor Ski school reception Lesson hours: 10:00-12:00, 13:15-15:15 *Please collect your warm-up exercise tickets from the lift ticket counter five minutes before the start of the lesson. *No change will be given for amounts less than 1,000 yen. <Weekdays: Up to 5,000 yen discount> Adults: 10,300 yen -> 5,300 yen Children: 6,700 yen -> 3,350 yen <Weekends, holidays, and New Year period (12/29-1/3): 25% discount> Adults: 10,300 yen -> 7,725 yen Children: 6,700 yen -> 5,025 yen If you are using an electronic ticket, please display the required ticket and present it at the lift ticket counter.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

By using the "Akita Winter Asobi Discount," you can purchase tickets to special exhibitions at a discount. ◆Tickets for "WE LOVE MANGA - Tracing the History and Evolution of Manga Through the Works of 12 Artists Who Collect All Original Artwork" (Exhibition Period: Now through December 28th (Sun), 2025) ◆Details of special exhibitions from December 29th (Mon) onwards will be announced as soon as they are decided. *Admission is free. (Viewing exhibition rooms other than those for the special exhibition is free) *The "Akita Winter Asobi Discount" is valid until February 28th (Sat), 2026. Tickets cannot be used after the period has expired, even if unused after purchase.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00

Enjoy a plan that combines three elements: food, art, and hot springs. Enjoy 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! The musical "A New Interpretation of the Little Mermaid Legend" ◇Kotatsu Seats◇ Enjoy the show while warming yourself in a kotatsu-style seat. ◇Meal◇ A Japanese meal featuring "Hinaichi Chicken Kiritanpo Miso Nabe" made with miso from Ando Brewery, a long-established brewery in Kakunodate, Senboku City, will be prepared. *One complimentary drink included *Children's meals will be prepared for infants. ◇Bath◇ Relax and unwind in the natural hot springs of Yupopo Onsen.・If you book at 10:30, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Small Theater [Show starts from 10:30] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Onsen Hotel Building [Bathing starts from 13:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Onsen Hot Spring Building ・If you book at 12:00, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Yupopo Onsen Hotel Building [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Onsen Hotel Building [Show starts from 13:45] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Bathing starts from 15:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Onsen Hot Spring Building

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

[Free admission for children from preschool to university students!] We're bringing you a special New Year's program featuring the New Year's Kaomise performance and the musical "There's Nothing in Akita"! ・The New Year's Kaomise performance features a spectacular gathering of Warabiza actors delivering New Year's greetings! Enjoy this bright and cheerful performance to brighten up the New Year! ・The musical "There's Nothing in Akita" is a heartbreaking comedy full of local love brought to you by Uchida Makiko and Warabiza, and after a long and highly popular run, it's finally coming to its final performance! This is a drama woven around catchphrases that people wish would disappear and Akita dialect that must not be erased. The theater is also hosting special events, such as a rice cake pounding experience (with free food) and a welcome with music and lion dance! Bring the whole family to Warabi Theater for a fun New Year!

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 10:30 / 13:45

This year's small theater will feature the second installment of Warabiza's Fantastic Musical! Enjoy the show in the comfort of a 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 Honoka, a mermaid princess of the sea, turns 15, she ascends to the ocean of her dreams and has a fateful encounter with Seiji, a prince from the land of Roku. Hoping to become human, Honoka drinks a forbidden magical potion with the help of her guardian, Enishi. If she does not find eternal love within seven days, the potion will turn into bubbles and disappear. After returning to her human form, Honoka and Seiji meet for a day or two, and they become drawn to each other. Honoka struggles with whether it is okay to continue hiding her true identity from someone she cares about. Meanwhile, Seiji is also harboring a secret: his engagement to Kotone, a princess from the land of Una. Without revealing their secret, the two confess their feelings to each other. Kotone, realizing Honoka's true identity, attacks Honoka, intending to kill her...! However, at that time, a great crisis was looming over both countries due to the machinations of Kotone's uncle, Kageyoshi. ◇Kotatsu seats Enjoy the show while staying warm in the kotatsu-style seats.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00

Enjoy a three-part plan combining food, art, and hot springs, including 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! The musical "A New Interpretation of the Legend of the Little Mermaid"◇Kotatsu Seat◇ Enjoy the show while warming yourself in a kotatsu-style seat. ◇Meal◇ Enjoy a superb oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) made with eggs from Hinai Jidori, one of Japan's top three free-range chicken breeds, and three cuts of meat at the restaurant Bakkya in Yupopo Onsen. *One complimentary drink included. *Children's meals will be prepared for infants. ◇Bath◇ Relax and unwind in Yupopo Onsen's natural hot springs.・If you book at 10:30, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Small Theater [Show starts from 10:30] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing starts from 13:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs ・If you book at 12:00, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Hot Spring Building [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Restaurant Bakkya [Show starts from 13:45] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Bathing starts from 15:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 79
• 3～4 hours

It is a trek for about 1 hour with a guide's commentary on "Ruyama", a satoyama in the Shirakami Mountains. After that, take a bath in the natural hot spring of Hachimori Isaribi Onsen! It has an excellent healing effect on both the mind and body. ～ Time schedule ～ ※ Time is an example 9:30 Meeting in front of Hatahatakan front desk. 9:40 Depart for Ryuyama by Hatahatakan shuttle car. 10:20 Stroll through the beech forest lined with giant trees while listening to the commentary from the Shirakami Guide. 11:20 After trekking, we will drive to Hatahatakan. 12:00 Refresh your tired body by taking a bath. The bathhouse overlooks the Sea of Japan.

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 12:30

Ski and snowboard lessons with instructors at Ani Ski Resort. Beginners welcome! Includes one lift ticket.