Things to do in Akita City

• 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. Be sure to try Nishimonai soba and our special 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. Please present your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your admission ticket and meal voucher. Akita Furusato Village Wonder Castle business hours Weekdays: 9:30-16:00 (last entrance 15:30) Weekends, holidays, and New Year's holidays: 9:30-16:40 (last entrance 16:10) Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026 Unavailable days: January 18th (Sun), February 13th (Fri) - 15th (Sun)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:15

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 period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its unique structure decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation. English speaking guide accompanies you.Due to the New Year's holiday period from December 31st to January 4th, we will only be visiting one mansion and Manga museum near the town.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan includes admission to the Star Exploration Center 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. Star Exploration Center SPACIA Screening Schedule Screening schedules may change depending on the season, so please check the Akita Furusato Village website in advance. Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026. Not available: January 18th (Sun), February 13th (Fri) - 15th (Sun)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Akita Furusato Village's "Handmade Studio" offers a menu of handmade experiences for adults and small children alike. Why not try making an original piece of art 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 entry at 14:30) Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026

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

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan includes a VR attraction and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. Nishimonai Sobaya's special Akita beef hayashi rice is a must-try. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Meal vouchers do not provide change and cannot be exchanged for cash. Experience an extraordinary world in the powerful VR (virtual reality) experience. Three programs are available: "Dinosaur Caricature," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jump," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Each program lasts approximately five minutes. Enjoy a immersive experience. Present your purchase ticket screen at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your VR attraction voucher and meal voucher. <Available hours> Ajidokoro Minori business hours: 11:00-14:00 (last order) VR attraction business hours: Weekdays = 9:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30) Closed = January 20th (Tue)-29th (Thu), 2026 Unavailable days = January 18th (Sun), February 13th (Fri)-15th (Sun)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 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 31st 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 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 (12/31-1/3): 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 59
• Over 6 hours on the day

〇Lift ticket (1-day adult ticket: junior high school students and above) + 1-day rental of ski or snowboard equipment (normal price: ¥3,300 + ¥3,600 = ¥6,900) 〇Lift ticket (1-day elementary school student ticket) + 1-day rental of ski or snowboard equipment (normal price: ¥1,800 + ¥3,000 = ¥4,800) △Rental reservations are not guaranteed. △Please check the rental stock before using the ticket. △Please note that if the rental stock runs out, it will not be available for use. *Last return time is 4:00 PM (No matter what time you rent, the last time is 4:00 PM)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 59
• Over 6 hours on the day

〇Lift ticket (1-day adult ticket: junior high school students and above) + meal (equivalent to 1,000 yen) Regular price: 3,300 yen + 1,000 yen = 4,300 yen 〇Lift ticket (1-day child ticket) + meal (equivalent to 1,000 yen) Regular price: 1,800 yen + 1,000 yen = 2,800 yen △Even if the resort closes early due to lack of snow, etc., purchased amounts will not be refunded. Please purchase the amount you intend to use.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

〇Lift ticket (adult 1-day ticket) + Kyowa Onsen Shikinoyu bathing fee: Regular ¥3,300 + ¥500 = ¥3,800 〇Lift ticket (silver 1-day ticket) + Kyowa Onsen Shikinoyu bathing fee: Regular ¥2,200 + ¥500 = ¥2,700 △Even if the facility closes early due to lack of snow, etc., the purchased amount will not be refunded. Please purchase the amount you will use. △Cannot be used on Shikinoyu's regular closing days. △Hot spring bathing is only available on the day the lift ticket is used.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 59
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

〇Lift ticket (adult 1-day ticket: junior high school students and above) + 2-hour ski school general lesson: Regular price: ¥3,300 + ¥4,000 = ¥7,300〇Lift ticket (adult 1-day ticket: junior high school students and above) + 4-hour ski school general lesson: Regular price: ¥3,300 + ¥7,000 = ¥10,300〇Lift ticket (child 1-day ticket) + 2-hour ski school junior lesson: Regular price: ¥1,800 + ¥6,000 = ¥7,800〇Lift ticket (child 1-day ticket) + 4-hour ski school junior lesson: Regular price: ¥1,800 + ¥10,000 = ¥11,800△Even if the ski school closes early due to lack of snow, etc., refunds will not be given. Please purchase the amount you intend to use. △Ticket purchases do not guarantee lessons, so please register for lessons at the ski school. △The ski school is open on weekends and holidays.

• For Groups

• 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 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 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 (12/31-1/3): 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 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

This package tour lets you fully enjoy the foot of Mt. Chokai in winter. Ride the Yuri Kogen Railway, a local train that runs through the countryside, and enjoy the foot of Mt. Chokai! What's more, this value-packed tour includes tickets to Mt. Chokai's only ski resort, Chokai Kogen Yajima Ski Resort, and Chokai Kogen Minami-Yurihara Kogen Snowmobile Land, where anyone can enjoy snowmobiling. Lunch is also included.

• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This plan includes a tour of a hard cider brewery and a tasting experience. A souvenir set of three bottles of hard cider is included! Don't miss this unique experience, only available in Yokote! ■Experience time (approximately 30 minutes): 16:00-/17:00-/18:00- ■Price: 3,500 yen per person

• For Rainy Days

• Age 16～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This package tour allows you to fully enjoy the foot of Mt. Chokai in winter. Ride the Yuri Kogen Railway, a local train that runs through the countryside, and enjoy the foot of Mt. Chokai! Then, put on snow hikes and ride the lift to Mt. Chokai's only ski resort, Chokai Kogen Yajima Ski Resort, and stroll through the silvery beech forest at the foot of Mt. Chokai. Observe the majestic Mt. Chokai that unfolds before your eyes and the flora and fauna that thrive in the harsh winter environment.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Experience the Tohoku Summer Festival (Akita Kanto Festival) and Walk with an Akita Maiko. You can learn about the origins and history of the Akita City Kanto Festival, watch a demonstration by a veteran sashiite, and try your hand at Kanto and Ohayashi (drums). Why not walk around the city of Akita with an Akita Maiko? An Akita City Tourist Guide will accompany you as your guide. This is a gorgeous sightseeing plan that can only be found in the home of Akita beauty. Course A: Akita Maiko and Senshu Park Course B: Akita Maiko and Akita Museum of Art (in case of rain) Course C: Akita Maiko and Neburi Nagashikan & Former Kaneko Family Residence, etc. Duration Content 13:00 Meet at Akita Station 13:00-14:00 Walk around Akita city and head to Neburi Nagashikan 14:00-15:00 Experience the Akita Kanto Festival at Neburi Nagashikan 15:00-16:00 Walking tour of Senshu Park with Akita Maiko (in case of rain, Akita Museum of Art) 16:00 End

• Age 20～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

Tohoku Summer Festival Experience (Akita Kanto Festival) and Akita Izakaya Experience Night Tour. You can learn about the origins and history of the Kanto Festival, as well as experience assembling the Kanto poles, watch a demonstration by a veteran pole-setter, and try your hand at playing the poles and playing the ohayashi drums. Why not take a stroll around Akita city with an Akita maiko? An Akita City Tourist Guide will accompany you as your guide. This is a gorgeous sightseeing plan that is unique to the home of beautiful women in Akita. Course A: Akita maiko and Senshu Park Course B: Akita maiko and Akita Prefectural Museum of Art Course C: Akita maiko and Neburi Nagashikan & Former Kaneko Family Residence, etc. Afterwards, we will guide you to a recommended izakaya in Akita (you will be responsible for the cost of food and drink at the restaurant) *Or, as an option, we can also accommodate an arrangement of the Akita Nagaya Sakaba Kiritanpo hotpot course + all-you-can-drink for 2 hours (3,000 yen for food only, 5,000 yen for all-you-can-drink). Duration Content 14:30 Meet at Akita Station 14:30-15:00 Walk around Akita city and head to Neburi Nagashikan 15:00-16:30 Experience the Akita Kanto Festival at Neburi Nagashikan 16:30-17:30 Akita Maiko and Senbuki Park Walking Tour 17:30-19:00 Bar hopping tour of Akita city (Akita Nagaya Sakaba offers optional food and all-you-can-drink coupons!) 19:00 End