Things to do in Hachimantai/Kazuno/Lake Towada

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

This highly recommended snowshoe tour explores the snow-covered fumarolic zone of the Ushiro-no-Ikegake Nature Study Trail in Hachimantai, a region of heavy snowfall in northern Tohoku. The tour boasts impressive mud and hot spring activity, as well as unique snow formations created by geothermal heat. The trail features moderate ups and downs, making it a special course only accessible during the snowy winter months. While visiting viewpoints where you can observe dynamic volcanic phenomena, such as the hot spring pond "Oyunuma" and the "Omud Volcano," Japan's largest, you can run across vast snowfields, sprint down powdery slopes, and enjoy sliding down natural snow slides. Customizable courses are available, so even children aged elementary school and older, as well as those with limited physical fitness, can participate. Guides are staff from the Hachimantai Visitor Center, familiar with the local natural environment and culture, and will guide you safely and enjoyably through the snowfields while introducing you to the wonders of nature.

• 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 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience Akita's first snow activity, "Snow Drive"! With support from staff, even beginners can easily glide down the slopes. ♪ Don't worry if you've never been good at skiing or snowboarding! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. ♪ ~Experience process~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Changing clothes ③ Explanation of Snow Drive ④ Explanation of how to ride the lift ⑤ Explanation of basic operation on the slopes ⑥ Ride the lift and glide down the slopes

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

<About Korakukan> Korakukan was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for employees of Kosaka Mine in Akita Prefecture. It is characterized by its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which was rare at the time. What is noteworthy is that it is still an active playhouse. From late April to early November, popular plays and revue shows are performed once to three times a day. During the winter months, when there are no performances, the museum is open as a tour facility.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 07:30 / 10:15 / 13:15

[Tohoku's first] Lake Towada smelt fishing dome boat plan. This plan allows you to board a heated dome boat and enjoy 2.5 hours 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 provide detailed instructions on how to fish and attach bait, and will also give advice on the optimal depth of the water! All rental equipment (1,500 yen fee) is well-maintained and easy to use. You can even take photos of the smelt you catch on the spot!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 5～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:30 / 10:15 / 13:15

[First in Tohoku] Weekdays only! This plan is recommended for those who want to spend the whole day fishing for smelt on a snowy lake from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM aboard a heated dome boat. It's less affected by wind and snow, has a toilet, and even beginners can participate empty-handed with peace of mind. Our staff will also provide detailed instructions on how to fish and attach bait, and will also give advice on the optimal depth of the water! All rental equipment (1,500 yen fee) is well-maintained and easy to use. You can even take photos of the smelt you catch on the spot!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

This snow trekking tour searches for Asiatic black bear tracks in the winter forest. The beech forests of Hachimantai, deep in the mountains of northern Tohoku, are home to many Asiatic black bears. Explore the forest on snowshoes or skis, deep into the forest, accessible only in winter, in search of bear tracks. Through tracking, you'll learn about the trees used by the bears of Hachimantai and imagine what they were doing at different times of the year, learning how to maintain an appropriate distance from bears outdoors. You'll see various bear tracks, including claw marks in the trees, "bear shelves" where bears feed, and tree hollows (old hibernation holes). Learn about the trees used by bears through claw marks and winter buds, observe the footprints of wild birds and other animals, and experience the charm of the Hachimantai forest.

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

Snow trekking using short skis for hiking. Enjoy walking, climbing, and gliding through the deep powder snow in the beech forest of Yamagemori (1,206m above sea level), which spreads around Akita Hachimantai Ski Resort. The allure of this course lies in the primeval beech forest that spreads out just a step from the ski slopes. Accessible only during the snow season, this forest offers a snowy landscape typical of the heavy snowfall of Hachimantai. While enjoying the forest scenery, find a suitable slope and try your hand at skiing! This combination is a fun and innovative winter activity. Courses can be tailored to suit your skiing proficiency level. We offer a variety of courses, from lift-accessible courses for those who want to ski a lot to flat courses for those who prefer to enjoy nature over skiing.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

The Korakukan and Kosaka Mine Offices, which are heritage sites of the Meiji era, are located in Kosaka Town in the northern part of Akita Prefecture. Designated as a national important cultural property, it is an important building in the town. Kosaka is a mining town located southwest of Lake Towada. Korakukan was built in 1910 (Meiji 43) as a welfare facility for Kosaka Mine employees. There was a time when the number of visitors decreased due to the trend of the times, but it has been restored and preserved while being used, and even after more than 100 years, it is still a living theater where performances are held from spring to autumn. . During the winter when there are no performances, the museum is open as a tour facility. (Excluding the year-end and New Year holidays, rental time, etc.) Kosaka Mine Office, built in 1905, five years earlier than Korakukan, was an office building at the time. Now that it has been relocated to Meiji Hyakunen-dori Street, it is used as a museum of Kosaka Mine and the history of the town.

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

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30

3-theater common ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office + Kosaka Railway Rail Park] This is a great value ticket that includes a theater performance at Korakukan, a national important cultural property, the Kosaka Mine Office, the Kosaka Railway Rail Park, and a tour of the 3 facilities. The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active for over 100 years and still performs regular performances (popular theater and other) today. The 2025 performances are April 23rd to July 27th, "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" Leader Mimine Toru → Starring Shingetsu Kaito → Starring Hitomi Hiroshi (Starring Subaru Toma), with performances taking place in rotation 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 behind-the-scenes look at a living theatre!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00

Korakukan, a playhouse built in the Meiji era, is still in operation for more than 100 years and still holds regular performances (popular plays, etc.). In the first half of 2024, there will be a boy's review show of "Jun Kanzaki & 10carats" from late April to early June, and "Gekidan Yumeiro" from mid-June to late July, a theater troupe formed just for the Korakukan performance. It's interesting how it's different every year. The second half, from August 3rd to October 27th, is a popular theater performance by Shitamachi Kabuki-gumi. Performances will be performed in rotation for approximately one month each: Chairman Hiroshi Hitomi (Hagata Subaru Toma) → Hanagata Kaito Shingetsu → Chairman Tooru Mitsumine (Hagata Shigeki Takahashi). It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, so we have many visitors, including students from elementary school to high school on school trips. Please enjoy watching a play at Korakukan, a playhouse that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered due to the Kosaka Mine. The Meiji era playhouse ``Korakukan'' was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for Kosaka Mine employees. The outside of the building is Western-style, but the inside is a purely Japanese-style playhouse. The most distinctive feature is the combination of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare among playhouses. A staff member wearing a Kuroko costume will guide you through the tour of Korakukan's facilities. Enjoy an eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at a living playhouse!

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