Things to do in Odate/Noshiro

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Valid until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at time of purchase. The displayed price is before the discount. By applying the coupon at time of purchase, you can enjoy a discounted price (up to 50% off the total purchase amount, up to a maximum of ¥6,000 per person per trip). Enjoy a snowshoeing experience at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you spot animal footprints? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and roasted marshmallows are also included. A transfer option is available for those who are worried about driving on snowy roads. *If you require transfer service, please message us when booking. ★Recommended for★ ・Want to try snowshoeing?・Want to play in the snow? ・Want to relieve everyday stress? ・Need transportation? ・Want to create memories with your family? [Sample Schedule] 10:00 AM Meeting: After equipment confirmation, departure 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM After a lecture on how to put on snowshoes and how to walk, enjoy a snow hike. Walk freely, dive into the snow, and observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during the break. 3:00 PM Disbandment *The above schedule is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the conditions on the day. [About the location] Depending on snow conditions, the location may be changed to another location (such as Mount Moriyoshi). In that case, an additional gondola fee may be required.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

Akita Winter Fun Discount: 50% off your experience with this campaign, running until February 28, 2026! Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at the time of purchase. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at the time of purchase to receive a 50% discount. This bonfire experience is located at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. You can participate empty-handed. A camping instructor will assist you with starting the fire, so even beginners can feel at ease. Available year-round. In winter, experience the feeling of camping in the snow. If you wish, you can also try batoning and feather stick making. The experience lasts approximately two hours. A hot drink (coffee, cocoa, Kuromoji tea, etc.) and roasted marshmallows are included. ★Recommended for★ ・Want a casual experience without having to bring anything with you ・Interested in bonfires but finding it difficult to do it yourself ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to try batoning ・Staying at a nearby accommodation but have free time in the evenings! ・Also great for "fire education" for children.

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• 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
• 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

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

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off! (December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at the time of purchase. The displayed price is before the discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can enjoy a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount, up to a maximum of ¥6,000 per person per trip). ******************** Mori no Eki Campground is primarily a winter campground. Enjoy snow and winter camping at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. Hot springs, icefalls, and satoyama are nearby. Delicious local ingredients (such as precious domestic lamb and Shirakami maitake mushrooms) are also available for purchase. The clean restrooms are also highly acclaimed. ● Recommended Before/After Activities: Take a break at Mori no Eki. Recommended lunch items include the "Lamb Creme Rice Bowl," "Shirakami Rice Bowl," and "Horse Meat Ramen." They also offer premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. Day-trip bathing is available. The Yunosawa Onsen area near Mori-no-Eki is famous for its skin-beautifying waters. The "Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan" is located next to Mori-no-Eki. Free admission. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if a public holiday falls on a Monday). *Closed for renovations from December 9th to 26th, 2025.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

★Products Eligible for the Akita Winter Asobi Discount★ <Akita Winter Asobi Discount> From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) when making your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Why not experience a walk through the pristine Akita landscape with a friendly Akita dog in Mitane Town, overlooking the Oga Peninsula? From the elevated observation point, enjoy panoramic views of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, the remaining lakes of Lake Hachirogata, and even the Oga Peninsula. Depending on the season and weather, either the Moritake Course or the Kotogaoka Course will be used. After the walk, you will make and eat Miso-Tsuketanpo, a local Akita dish, at a farm inn. A round-trip transfer from JR Moritake Station (or Shikado Station) to the site can be provided by the guide's car, or you can bring your own car to meet up and participate. ■Allergies and dietary restrictionsIf you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. *The miso used in Miso-Tsuketanpo is made from soybeans. ■Multilingual supportWe will provide support using translation apps, etc. ~Schedule~ [Morning session] 9:00 Meeting 9:30 Explanation and walking begins 11:00 Walking ends 11:30 Miso-Tsuketanpo making experience 13:00 End [Afternoon session] 13:00 Meeting 13:30 Explanation and walking begins 15:00 Walking ends 15:30 Miso-Tsuketanpo making experience 17:00 End

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• For Rainy Days

• 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 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

Japan's first! A cafe where you can interact with fluffy Akita dogs. Come and interact with fluffy Akita dogs to your heart's content in Odate City, the home of Akita dogs! Create fluffy memories of Akita with Akita dogs.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 65
• Within 1 hour

This tour involves exploring the vast snowy fields of Nordic Forest Park on a banana boat or snow boat pulled by a snowmobile. Children of elementary school age and older can ride the banana boat. Preschool children will be accompanied by a companion on a snow boat.

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Ride a banana boat or snow boat across the pure white snowfield! You'll ride a banana boat (or snow boat) pulled by a snowmobile around the park. You can also enjoy a choice of lunch set menus worth 1,000 yen at Restaurant Nordic in the park! It's a thrilling activity that you can't normally experience. You can make reservations on the day, but reservations must be made by the day before to be sure. ■ Recommended ages <Note> Banana boat: 7 years and up Snow boat: 3 years and up "Restaurant Nordic's Choice of Lunch Set Menu" Opens at 10:00, closes at 16:00, food orders stop at 14:30

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Valid until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at time of purchase. Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on budget usage. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at time of purchase to receive a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount *Maximum discount of ¥6,000 per person per visit). ●●Notice●● Please note that "Mori no Eki" will be closed from December 27th to January 3rd, so lunch will not be included. *We have discounted the price accordingly. Snowshoe trekking at the foot of the World Heritage Site, Shirakami-Sanchi! Experience snowshoe trekking at an affordable price near the village. You can even dive into the photogenic snow! Children aged 6 and over are welcome, making this a great way to create memories with your children! Experience the majesty of nature as you trek through the fluffy snow on snowshoes. Experienced certified guides from the Akita Shirakami Guide Association will guide all participants. Even first-time snowshoers will receive a thorough explanation, so you can rest assured. If you're lucky, you might even see animal footprints! Recommended things to do before or after the experience: Take a break at Mori no Eki. They offer premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. Day-trip bathing. The Yunosawa hot spring resort area near Mori no Eki is famous for its waters that are said to be good for the skin. The Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan is located next to Mori no Eki. Free admission. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if a public holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday).

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

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!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A sauna experience space has been added to the winter campground in Nordic Forest Park! You can enjoy a 90-minute sauna experience. There's a rest area called "Gracan" next door, so you can take a sauna, cool off in the snow outside, or take a rest in the heated Gracan. The sauna is made by ROBIN, an architectural studio in Akita called KIVANA, and is solidly constructed with a cypress interior and insulation. It will heat up nicely even in the cold winter. *Reservations must be made by 3:00 PM the day before. Same-day use is possible depending on availability. In that case, please contact the park center by phone.

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 17:00

[Cook rice in a rice cooker and compare different rice varieties] 90 minutes - Cook rice in a rice cooker! It turns out 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! - Enjoy a leisurely, leisurely, and lively breakfast/lunch, something you don't usually have time for!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

[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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

[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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

★Products Eligible for the Akita Winter Asobi Discount★ <Akita Winter Asobi Discount> From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) when making your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Why not experience the craft of "Kumiko," a traditional Japanese wooden craft, in Noshiro, the city of wood? Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture is located at the mouth of the Yoneshiro River. It has a convenient port for transporting felled Akita cedar, and sawn lumber is exported both domestically and overseas, earning it the nickname "the No. 1 wooden city in the Orient." Even today, the city is home to many wood-related businesses. You'll assemble wooden kumiko pieces from scratch. While the work involves delicate details, the experience of seeing the pieces snap together is addictive! The finishing touches, using sandpaper, allow you to enjoy the pleasant aroma of the wood. *Wood material: Japanese cypress. Choose from two types of straps: a 5.6cm diameter strap or a 10cm coaster (additional 500 yen). (If you would like a coaster, please select the "Change to Coaster" option.) A souvenir gift is included: a 500ml bottle of mineral water sourced from the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site and a specialty Noshiro confectionery. [About the experience location] If the experience is held at a facility within the city, it will be a 5-minute walk or within the tourist information center. ■Multilingual support: We will provide support using translation apps.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Ryusenji Temple Traditional Incense Making Experience GuideAt Ryusenji Temple, you can experience making incense using traditional methods. . Your guide will carefully teach you how to make incense from scratch, 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. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some time facing the scent. ? What to bringYour favorite aroma oil (if you have one)We look forward to your participation. Enjoy a quiet and rich time of scent together. You can make 5 to 8 pieces in one experience. ? At the beginning of the experience - A sermon by a monk (about 10 minutes)Before the incense making experience, a monk will quietly talk about the efficacy and benefits of incense. Since ancient times, incense has been considered a "bridge of scent" that calms the mind, purifies the space, and connects Buddha and people. Fragrances have invisible powers that can help you sleep better, relax, ward off evil spirits, improve your concentration, etc. We hope that you will deepen your experience through the "teachings of incense" that you don't encounter in your daily life.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

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 make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off! (December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at the time of purchase. The displayed price is before the discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can enjoy a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount, up to a maximum of ¥6,000 per person per trip). ******************** Mori no Eki Campground is primarily a winter campground. Enjoy snow and winter camping at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. Hot springs, icefalls, and satoyama are nearby. Delicious local ingredients (such as precious domestic lamb and Shirakami maitake mushrooms) are also available for purchase. The clean restrooms are also highly acclaimed. ● Recommended Before/After Activities: Take a break at Mori no Eki. Recommended lunch items are the "Lamb Creme Rice Bowl," "Shirakami Rice Bowl," and "Horse Meat Ramen," as well as premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. ・Day-trip bathing. The Yunosawa Onsen area around Mori-no-eki is famous for its skin-beautifying hot springs. ・The "Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan" is next to Mori-no-eki. Free admission. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if a public holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:30

Lessons with ski and snowboard instructors at Ani Ski Resort. Beginners welcome! Includes one lift ticket. When booking, please indicate whether you would like ski lessons or snowboard lessons.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays) or AKT2 (for weekends) at time of purchase. Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on budget usage. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at time of purchase to receive a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount *Maximum discount of ¥6,000 per person per purchase). [Experience Shirakami's Nature, Food, and People: Experience Local Experiences] The Shirakami Mountains span Akita and Aomori prefectures, and its center was Japan's first designated World Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is its base on the Akita side. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Fujisato to experience Shirakami's nature, food, and people. ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat and enjoy using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients together with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild vegetables and mushrooms. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a bento box of onigiri wrapped in bamboo bark. It also comes with side dishes and soup made with local ingredients. Opening times: 10:00-13:00 each day

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Join a local chef to create traditional dishes from the Noshiro area of Akita Prefecture. The dishes are three representative dishes of the region: damakomochi, mugimaki, and natazuke. Master chef Shigeko-san will show you how to make each dish, and then everyone will eat to their heart's content. Even beginners can enjoy cooking with confidence, cutting vegetables, mashing rice, and rolling damakomochi.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to experience traditional Japanese culture wearing kimono and trying Japanese tea ceremony at the beautiful Japanese garden of Torigata Hall, Keijo Park’s famous red Taiko Bridge, or the historic Orokan? How about an elegant photo shoot to commemorate your experience?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Using a miso-making kit (vacuum-packed boiled soybeans, salt, koji, and process instructions), everyone from children to adults can easily complete miso preparation in an hour at a workshop in Fujisato-machi using the tools of the workshop. To do! Please take home the miso you prepared and let it mature until it is ready to eat. Miso prepared by yourself is exceptional!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Kiritanpo-nabe and damakko-nabe are traditional dishes unique to rice-producing Akita Prefecture. In this plan, you can enjoy kiritanpo hot pot and damakko hot pot from a restaurant in Fujisato town at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. What's more, the place where you can enjoy it is in the great outdoors at the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains! Enjoy an extraordinary meal outside with your family, friends, or work colleagues. A warm hot pot that can be used as a lunch for a drive to the Shirakami Mountains, as a setting for dinner at a camp, or during a relaxing river fishing trip. Perfect! We will prepare a hot pot + kiritanpo ingredients set (or a damakko hot pot ingredients set), a tabletop stove, a serving plate, and an instruction manual. Please choose A) Kiritanpo hot pot or (B) Damakko hot pot. Both are possible (for example, 1 pot for 2-3 servings of kiritanpo + 1 pot for 2-3 servings of damakko nabe) If you do not have a table or chair, you can rent them separately for a fee. is

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

"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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

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. Your instructor will be a cheerful mother from the direct sales store "Cheerful Mother's Store," who also makes the soba! The taste of soba you make yourself is exceptional. You will be able to eat the "Nakayama Soba" you make on the spot. You will be able to taste both cold and hot soba.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Experience making "decorative sushi rolls" where you can draw beautiful designs using vinegared rice ♪ "Cheerful Mother" will give you a thorough lesson on 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 that you made yourself. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Experience begins, explanation of the process, making decorative sushi rolls, tasting what the teacher has made. ・You can take home the decorative sushi roll that you made yourself. ③ End After the experience is over, the experience ends.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups