Things to do in Odate/Noshiro
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 08:20 / 09:20 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:40
A special taxi service between Aniai Station and Moriyoshizan Ani Gondola! Book in advance to reduce a regular price of 5-6 thousand yen (by meter) down to 3-4 thousand yen! Mt. Moriyoshi is one of the best hundred mountains famous for its rich variety of flowers blooming in spring and summer. In autumn, its summit and surrounding hills are covered with colorful autumn leaves. In winter, the mountain will transform into a crystal world with rime ice on all trees. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the mountain and enjoy its beautiful scenery at this discounted rate. * No taxi service available in November as gondola operation will be suspended. Ani Taxi provides convenient access to the scenic spots of Mt. Moriyoshi and nearby sightseeing places! The Mt. Moriyoshi and nearby Moriyoshi Prefectural Natural Park located in Kita-akita city boast splendid nature with beautiful waterfalls. You can also see the stunning Toudou Valley and the Toudou Fall and ride a boat to explore the beautiful Taihei Lake and Komata Gorge. To attract more visitors to the beautiful nature the Moriyoshi tour taxi (shared use) is cooperating with Akita Nairiku Line. We look forward to providing a pleasant trip for everyone.
- Age 0~
- 1 Day or more
Stay at a farm and get know real Japanese rural life! During your farm stay in Odate, you can learn how to cook Kiritampo, Odate's traditional rice dish, experience farming, and relax in a local hot spring. Communication with locals is also one of the highlights of the farm stay. After the stay, you'll already begin planning your next trip back! Depending on your requests and schedule, you can also experience farming. Please enjoy your "second hometown" here with us! [Contents] ・Farm stay (one night accommodation with 2 meals and local open-air hot spring bath) ・For your dinner, you can make and taste authentic Kiritampo! Enjoy a luxurious dinner with plenty of local ingredients, including grilled Hinai chicken and seasonal fish. ・Free rental of Japanese Samue working clothes ・Simple farming experiences or stroll are available between 15:00 (check-in) to 10:00 (check-out)
- Age 6~
- 1~2 hours
Nakayama soba has been handed down in the Nakayama area for generations. The soba is used the buckwheat flour which has a lot of umami produced by the climate with a large temperature difference, and the specialty of Odate, Yama-no-imo, a sort of Japanese yams, to create a unique texture. The unique flavor, texture, and smooth feeling goes down through your throat, Nakayama soba is definitely a dish that could attract you to come. The local friendly ladies and grannies will teach you how to make soba noodles. The taste of soba that you made by yourselves will surely be great. How about spend a warm time with the local ladies and grannies of farms while enjoying your own Nakayama soba noodle? [Contents] Nakayama soba making experience Nakayama Soba (hot or cold) + tempura + dessert!
- Age 6~
- 1~2 hours
"Kiritampo" (mashed rice skewers) is famous as a specialty of Akita prefecture, but its place of "origin" is actually Odate city! Odate is Japan's No. 1 production area of Hinai chicken, which is a must-have essential ingredient for the authentic kiritampo hotpot. The culture of having kiritampo hotpot at home or celebration events has been rooted here still in Odate. You can enjoy the authentic taste using the delicious Hinai chicken with rich flavor and its umami soup. The local friendly ladies and grannies will teach you how to make kiritampo. The taste of kiritampo that you made by yourselves will surely be great. How about spend a warm time with the locals while enjoying the kiritampo hotpot? 【Contents】 Making miso tampo + kiritampo hotpot + A side dish + dessert!
- Age 0~
- Within 1 hour
The “Shingata Kaikan” in a lovely Japanese garden, the “red drum bridge” in Katsuragi Park, and the “Sakura Kikan” Touch traditional Japanese culture, make tea in kimonos, or take a photo of yourself to commemorate.
- Age 20~Age 99
- 1 Day or more
北東北の縄文文化を掛け合わせ! 大湯環状列石と伊勢堂岱遺跡を巡って縄文気分にどっぷり浸る! かづノスタルジックを縄文遺跡から体に吸い込ませ、温泉効果でデトックス。 【一日目】 13:30 道の駅あんとらあ 集合 みそつけたんぽ体験 14:45 大湯環状列石遺跡/ストーンサークル館見学 縄文衣装コスプレ 16:45 大圓寺500年~600年樹齢天然記念物の杉見学 17:00 道の駅おおゆ 足湯お土産購入 17:45 Bar&Stay Yuzaka チェックイン 18:30 夕食 Yuzakaオリジナル きりたんぽ鍋or縄文麺 20:00 鹿角民話の会 どっとはらえ 上演 【二日目】 7:00 朝食 Bar&Stay Yuzaka 8:00 チェックアウト Bar&Stay Yuzaka 9:30 伊勢堂岱遺跡 見学 12:10 道の駅かづの 各自食事 13:15 解散
- Age 20~Age 99
- 1 Day or more
北東北の縄文文化を掛け合わせ! 大湯環状列石と三内丸山遺跡を巡って縄文文化にどっぷり浸る! かづノスタルジックを縄文遺跡から体に吸い込ませ、温泉効果でデトックス。 ツアー内容 【一日目】 13:30 道の駅あんとらあ 集合 みそつけたんぽ体験 14:45 大湯環状列石遺跡/ストーンサークル館見学 縄文衣装コスプレ 16:45 大圓寺500年~600年樹齢天然記念物の杉見学 17:00 道の駅おおゆ 足湯お土産購入 17:45 Bar&Stay Yuzaka チェックイン 18:30 夕食 Yuzakaオリジナル きりたんぽ鍋or縄文麺 20:00 鹿角民話の会 どっとはらえ 上演 【二日目】 6:30 朝食 Bar&Stay Yuzaka 7:30 チェックアウト Bar&Stay Yuzaka 9:30 三内丸山遺跡見学 13:05 道の駅かづの 各自昼食 14:15 解散
- Age 20~Age 99
- 1 Day or more
かづノスタルジックを縄文遺跡・産業遺跡・天然記念物から。 時の流れを体に吸い込ませて、温泉効果でデトックス。 ツアー内容 【一日目】 13:30 道の駅あんとらあ 集合 14:30 大湯環状列石遺跡/ストーンサークル館見学 縄文衣装コスプレ 16:45 大圓寺500年~600年樹齢天然記念物の杉見学 17:00 縄文のふる里 大湯温泉郷宿泊施設チェックイン 18:00 各お宿にて夕食 きりたんぽ鍋or縄文麺 19:30 各お宿にて鹿角民話の会 どっとはらえ 上演 【二日目】 08:30 チェックアウト 大湯温泉郷内宿泊施設 09:10 鹿角総鎮守 大日霊貴神社(大日堂)参拝 大日堂舞楽パネル見学 11:00 後生掛温泉 オンドル・湯治体験 13:30 道の駅あんとらあで食事(各自)
- Age 4~
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30
This is a pleasure-boat with an observation deck "Moriyoshimaru", travels between Taihei Lake and Komata Gorge. You can enjoy both the sightseeing boat of lake and an exploring around the unexplored nature! Taihei Lake is an artificial lake which was made according to the completion of 30km Moriyoshi Dam. It is crowded with the explorers of valley views and anglers during the season. It only takes about 15 minutes boat ride to arrive at Komata Gorge Pier. There is a 1.8km long promenade in Komata Gorge where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature of seasons. From the fresh green in spring to the deep green in summer, Komata Gorge fascinates people with its refreshing scenery worthy of the name of “hidden world”. Furthermore, the autumn leaves of Okumoriyoshi are so colorful that can be described as "embroidery". The incredibly beautiful unexplored world only can be created by God is waving to you, and takes to the another world. The boat runs every hour from 9:30 to 15:30. * Please note that the last pleasure-boat of the day (15:30) does not stop at Komata Gorge.
- Age 6~
- Over 6 hours on the day
There are few places on earth that humans cannot access. The representative Shirakami Mountains. Among them, in the Fujisato area, which can be said to be Oku Shirakami, the experience of listening to the true voice of the forest is waiting for you. If you spend the time to become a tree at the power spot in the forest that has been around for 8,000 Year, you may be able to get something you lacked in everyday life. ◎Appeal point of experience Walk through the beautiful swamps cultivated by beech primeval forest At some of the many rivers that flow through the Shirakami Mountains, a “walking” tour is carried out in the clear water of the beech forest. Be impressed by the scenery of the beech forest seen from the river, be amazed by the beautiful cold and transparent water, and discover the flora and fauna that live there. If you participate in the tour, you will be able to experience the mystery of the Shirakami Mountains, which you can experience just because you walk around. Shirakami's summer can't be told without walking a lot. The clear stream where the drops of the beech forest gather is exceptional!
- Age 6~
- 1 Day or more
There are few places on earth that humans cannot access. The representative Shirakami Mountains. Among them, in the Fujisato area, which can be said to be Oku Shirakami, the experience of listening to the true voice of the forest is waiting for you. If you spend the time to become a tree at the power spot in the forest that has been around for 8,000 Year, you may be able to get something you lacked in everyday life. ◎Appeal point of experience Click here for camping equipment. *You cannot connect with your mobile phone. I have the time to quietly talk to the forest.
- Age 6~
- Over 6 hours on the day
There are few places on earth that humans cannot access. The representative Shirakami Mountains. In the Fujisato area, which can be called Oku Shirakami, the experience of listening to the true voice of the forest is waiting for you. If you spend the time to become a tree at the power spot in the forest that has been around for 8,000 Year, you may be able to get something you lacked in everyday life. ◎Appeal point of experience This is the chance for Studio Ghibli to meet the forest that he referred to in the anime movie Princess Mononoke. This time, it's a special program that includes walking trails that are normally closed and encountering mountain streams and indomitable natural cedar. ◎ Detailed schedule 90 minutes 08:00 JR Futatsui Station → Takeda 120 minutes 09:30 Walk in Gakutai & Mori no Cinema Theater Lunch Move 10 minutes 40 minutes 13:00 Tara Trail Natural cedar secret trail 40 minutes 13:40 Move to heritage center via Garou no Taki 70 minutes 14:20 Visit to the Heritage Center & Mori no Eki Cafe Time (This may be a little bit different) 30 minutes 15:30 Morinoeki → 16:00 Futatsui Station
- Age 6~
- 1~2 hours
The oldest in the prefecture Hot spring Township "autumn palace Hot spring The Yuzawa area has many attractions, such as the “Kawahara House Hell,” one of Japan's three major spiritual sites along with Gokyo and Okoyama and Tateyama. At the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Romee” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience Anyone can participate, so please complete your original lacquer to commemorate your journey.
- Age 6~
- 1~2 hours
Here, at the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Shinkin” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience "Shin-Kin" is a technique that directly transfers glossy gold foil and other expressions to lacquerware, giving the product a taste. The design of seasonal flowers and birds on the surface brings out the beauty of the lacquer. Anyone can feel free to participate, so please experience it and complete the original lacquer.
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