Things to do in Kitaakita City

• 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 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 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 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 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!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 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 99
• 1 Day or more

"Mt. Moriyoshi" is one of the three major spots for viewing frost-covered trees in Japan, along with Zao. Take a gondola to the top of the mountain and take a stroll to view the frost-covered trees.Enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of Japan. Departing February 17, 2025 and returning on the 18th, this is a two-day, one-night English-guided tour. We will travel to Mt. Moriyoshi on a cute Japanese local train.Enjoy the scenery from the train window. After lunch, we will view the frost-covered trees on Mt. Moriyoshi. Please dress warmly.After viewing, we will have dinner at our accommodation. Our accommodation is Japanese traditional hotel with hot spring where you can feel the Matagi or local bear hunter culture.Warm up in the natural hot springs and feel the rural lifestyle.On the second day, we will travel by bus to visit the samurai residences of Kakunodate. Feel the history of Japan. After free time, enjoy a lunch of roast pork and Inaniwa udon noodle. After lunch, we will visit Suzuki Sake Brewery, the oldest sake brewery in Akita. Enjoy a tour of traditional Japanese sake brewing, registered by UNESCO.This is a two-day, one-night trip that will let you fully enjoy winter in Japan.