Things to do in Akita

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<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.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Ruri Kobo is a place where you can experience making accessories in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. Why not try making your own glass beads with beautiful patterns? The beads you make will be transformed into beautiful accessories! We provide one-on-one support even for first-timers, so please feel free to give it a try. ~Experience process~1. Reception: Check in at Ruri Kobo on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. 2. Making glass beads: Use a burner to make glass beads. It will take about 30 to 40 minutes for the beads you made to cool. 3. Choose your favorite arrangement. 4. Making accessories: Our staff will finish the cooled glass beads and the arrangement you chose. 5. Take them home! Thank you for your hard work! *Items you can make* ・Bracelet: 2200 yen ・Strap: 2200 yen ・Necklace: 2200 yen ・Kanzashi: 3000 yen ・Hair tie: 2200 yen ・Book marker: 2200 yen ・Key holder: 2200 yen ・Earphone jack: 2200 yen

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:40

Small children are also welcome! This is an experience plan for resin art, where you mix colors and place parts on top of each other. We also offer gift wrapping. ~Experience process~ ①Choose a mold♪You can choose the shape of your work from a wide variety of molds! ②ColoringChoose your favorite color and mix it up. ③Choose parts♪Choose a design from a wide variety of parts to match your image. ④Place the parts on top♪Place the parts on the mold you colored in step 2! ⑤Finishing (from 20 minutes)⭐︎Come and pick it up later!

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• Age 10～Age 100
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As the first shop in Akita where you can experience making snow globes, our experienced staff will teach you. ~Experience process~①Choose the shape of your snow globeYou can choose from two types: a full-fledged sphere and a dome with a base! Both are popular, so please take a look and choose for yourself (^^)②Choose a miniatureThere are many types of miniatures, so you can make them with various themes such as Christmas and sea motifs!③Think about the layout④Let's glue them together⑤Choose the glitterSnow globes are all about glitter! You can choose your favorite combination of glitter from a wide variety!⑥Finish and finish‼︎You can take it home right away, so it's also recommended as a gift! Why not make a memory into a shape (^^)? We also accept design consultations!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

Why not escape from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious meals and hot springs in a private space for 4 hours (11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00). You can use a private small room for free, so you can relax without worrying about others around you! [Plan features] Free private room use! (Normally 1,500 yen) Hot spring bath included! (Towels are sold separately) Free drink coupon for your next visit! You can use it during the day as well as at night. Please try it for a special time with your loved one! Enjoy a luxurious moment with comfortable hot springs and food!

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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?

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

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Use the coupon code "6AKC" to get 50% off! (Until February 28th) A bonfire experience at the foot of the World Heritage Site, Shirakami-Sanchi. You can participate empty-handed. A camping instructor will support you from starting the fire, so even beginners can feel at ease. It is possible all year round. In winter, you can experience camping in the snow. If you wish, you can also experience batoning and feather stick making. The experience time is about 2 hours. Coffee (or cocoa) and roasted marshmallows are included. ★ Recommended for the following people ★ ・Want to experience it casually empty-handed ・Interested in bonfires but find it difficult to do it yourself ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to try batoning ・Staying at a nearby accommodation but have free time at night! ・Also good for children's "fire education".

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Use coupon code "6AKC" to get 50% off! (Until February 28th) Snowshoe trekking at the foot of the World Heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi"! You can easily experience snowshoe trekking in an area close to the village. You can also dive into the snow for photogenic photos!♪ Children from 6 years old can participate, so it's perfect for making memories with your children! You can feel the majestic nature while slowly trekking in the fluffy snow on snowshoes. Participants will be guided by experienced certified guides from the Akita Shirakami Guide Association. We will give a careful lecture even to those who are new to snowshoeing, so you can rest assured. If you're lucky, you might even see animal footprints! ♪●Recommendations before and after the experience ・Take a break at "Mori no Eki". Recommended lunches are "Ramkure Donburi", "Shirakami Donburi", and "Horse Meat Ramen", as well as premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami-Sanchi. 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. ・"Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisato Hall" Next to Mori no Eki. Free. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (next day if Monday falls on a public holiday) ● Accommodation information *Hotels within walking distance of the meeting place: "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", and "Keiyo Center" *Other accommodations are 5-10 minutes by car from the meeting place.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Use the coupon code "6AKC" to get 50% off the listed price! (Maximum 6,000 yen discount per person / until February 28th) Snowshoe experience at the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you find animal footprints? ? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and roasted marshmallows are also included. If you wish, there is a pick-up option, so you can rest assured even if you are worried about driving on snowy roads. ★ Recommended for ★ ・I want to try snowshoeing! ・I want to play in the snow ・I want to relieve everyday stress ・I want to be picked up and dropped off ・I want to make memories with my family [Schedule example] 10:00 Meeting: After checking the equipment, departure 10:30-14:30 After a lecture on how to put on snowshoes/kanjiki and how to walk, let's enjoy snow hiking. Feel free to walk, dive into the snow, or observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during break time. 15:00 Disband *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. [About the location] Depending on the snow conditions, the location may be changed to another location (Mt. Moriyoshi, etc.). In that case, a separate gondola fee may be required.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
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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.

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This is a chopstick-making experience plan where you polish the chopsticks by applying patterns to them using sandpaper. Since no sharp tools are used, even children can experience this safely. There is no need to worry about skin rashes. The color and shape of the pattern change depending on the size of the chopsticks and the direction in which they are sharpened. This is also recommended for those who are not good at painting. It is a set of two pairs, so you can share it between two people (^^)

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• Age 6～Age 90
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We will take a walk in nature with a cute Akita dog ♪ We will walk slowly at the pace of the Akita dog, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel free to participate! Why not start improving your health in a fun way by taking a walk with a cute Akita dog? You can enjoy the nature of Mitane Town while being healed by the friendly Akita dog♪ This plan is a "Health Tourism Certification Program". A professional guide will guide you while ensuring your safety. Your guide will not only tell you about Akita dogs, but also give you advice on how to maintain your health. *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *The Health Tourism Certification System is a third-party certification service that objectively evaluates tourism products from the perspective of "travel and health." It was created as part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's ``Healthy Lifespan Extension Industry Creation Promotion Project''. ~Time schedule~9:30 (13:30) [Meeting, reception, health check] Please gather at the starting point of each course (your guide will be waiting for you). After checking in, we will check your physical condition before walking. 9:40 (13:40) [Walking start] After stretching and relaxing your body, start walking. Once the Akita Inu gets used to it, we will go to the plaza to interact with it and take photos. 11:00 (15:00) [Walking ends, commemorative photo taken] Walking ends after stretching. Finally, we took a commemorative photo and dispersed.

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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.

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• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the snowiest areas in Japan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There are things you can't do without snow. The temperature you feel only in winter. Enjoy the snow in Yokote to your heart's content in a world of silvery white as far as the eye can see. At the venue, real "kamakura" snow huts will be made available before the main event! There are various ways to enjoy it, such as making your own mini kamakura, playing with sleds, and making snowmen. This plan can be enjoyed by the whole family, from small children to grandparents. If you get tired from playing, you can take a break with a warming sweet sake drink (#^.^#)*************************************************************************************************************************Meeting place: 10 minutes before the start timeMeeting place: West exit of JR Yokote Station↓Snow play experience: 60 minutes (with a sweet sake break) After the experience, disband

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• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is a rice flour cooking lesson taught by the food coordinator in Akita. A cooking class for those who want to use rice flour but cannot easily incorporate it into their daily diet ♪ Held by a small number of people in our kitchen space "Rental Space Wan!". Rice flour has been attracting attention in recent years, but in addition to traditional sweets using rice flour, you can master making rice flour bread and white sauce that can be easily cooked. Yokote is also famous for producing rice. A rich food culture has been nurtured as a source of rice since ancient times, and its tradition and culture have been passed down from generation to generation. Why don't you enjoy learning about the possibilities of rice flour cooking in Yokote, a delicious rice-producing region? ◆ What is rice flour? Rice flour has been in the limelight in recent years for its delicious and healthy use not only as a gluten-free ingredient for people who are worried about allergies, but also as a new way to eat rice. Due to advances in flour milling technology, it is widely used not only for bread and cakes, but also for noodles and fried foods, and the textures that differ depending on the cooking method are gaining popularity, and the possibilities continue to expand. Rice contains nutrients necessary for the body such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, inorganic substances, vitamin B1 and vitamin E, and is re-used as a nutritious and body-friendly ingredient that suits the Japanese diet and culture. It is attracting attention.

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• Age 0～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

A private snow play experience in Yokote, a famous heavy snow area! You can play in the snow to your heart's content in the fields near Cafeteria Hirajo, which is a 5-minute walk from Yokote Station. Have lots of fun making snowmen, sledding, making mini snow igloos, having snowball fights, and more. It's especially fantastic when you light a fire inside the mini snow igloo♪ ~Experience Schedule~12:30 Meet at Cafeteria Hirajo13:00 Start playing in the snow and making snow igloos15:00 Break and snack time15:30 Mini snow igloo lighting ceremony16:00 End and disband on site

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• Age 17～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Since you have come all the way to an unfamiliar town, why not take a leisurely walk with a guide? Let's learn about the history of life hidden in the ordinary townscape as we walk together. We will guide you through the streets of Yokote, which have developed around Yokote Station. During the walk, we will give you information on restaurants such as Yokote Yakisoba and other specialty shops, so please make use of it. After about an hour of walking around the town, it's teatime. Take a break at a cafe and reflect on your walk around the town. We will give you information on Yokote's specialties, so please use it to purchase souvenirs. ~Experience flow (morning session)~10:00 Meet at Yokote Station or Cafeteria Hirajo. Cafeteria Hirajo is a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Yokote Station. 10:05 Departure From Yokote Station, you will have an hour-long walk around the city while listening to the guide's stories and visiting various historical sites. 11:00 Arrive at Cafeteria Hirajo. The finish line of the Yokote walk is Cafeteria Hirajo. Refresh your tired body with a hot drink. Lunch is also available.

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• Age 6～Age 90
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• 09:30 / 13:30

You can experience "Kurorto Health Walking", which is based on exercise therapy practiced in Germany's natural surroundings! The keywords are "cold and smooth" and "don't try too hard." Using the wind to keep your skin cool and dry, you can walk effortlessly according to your physical strength. Let's experience improving your health while having fun on the sea and fields courses in Mitane Town! *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *Some courses are not available during the winter. ～Course Introduction～① [Kotooka Kua Ancient Road Course] Beautiful mountain wildflowers can be seen throughout the year, the undulating dirt path increases your exercise load, and you can see the Shirakami Mountains and Lake Hachiro from the observation deck. It is also a course rich in nature where you can enjoy encounters with small animals. It can be used in all seasons and is conveniently located close to the national highway. ② [Moritake Onsen Ishikura Mountain Course] This course is most recommended in spring. In spring, you can see clusters of Japanese staghorn cabbage and skunk cabbage, as well as many valuable wildflowers. Because the course is a mountain road with many ups and downs, it is divided into three courses depending on physical strength. This is a course that can be enjoyed according to your physical strength, from those who are not confident in their physical strength to those who are confident. Near the course is ``Moritake Onsenkyo'', which has been popular as ``Akita's back parlor''. ③ [Kamayahama Sunset Course] The only seaside course. Kamayahama Beach, a popular beach with clean water in Akita Prefecture, is part of the course. Beautiful views of the Sea of ​​Japan, forest bathing in the pine forest, and the spectacular view of windmills lining the beach. It is a luxurious course in a sense, with many things to see and enjoy. ~Time schedule~9:30 (13:30) [Meeting, reception, health check] Please gather at the starting point of each course (your guide will be waiting for you). After checking in, we will check your physical condition before walking. 9:40 (13:40) [Walking start] After stretching and relaxing your body, start walking. 11:00 (15:00) [Walking ends, commemorative photo taken] Walking ends after stretching. Finally, we took a commemorative photo and dispersed.

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• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at Ryusenji Temple - Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony and Buddhist Sermon In this program, you can experience traditional Japanese culture to your heart's content in the calm space of Ryusenji Temple. After renting a kimono and learning how to put it on, you can experience how to make Urasenke-style matcha tea, and finally listen to a Buddhist sermon in Japanese and English. Experience flow: 9:00 Choose a kimono and try on your kimono Choose a kimono and have a professional staff member help you put it on. After getting dressed, it's time for a commemorative photo. Wear a beautiful kimono, take photos, and feel the tradition of Japan. 11:00 Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience the traditional Urasenke matcha tea ceremony. Learn the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony by making and tasting matcha in a seiza position. You can also try making matcha yourself. 11:45 Buddhist Sermon You can learn the Buddhist teachings of Ryusenji Temple through a 15-minute sermon in English. You can feel the deep wisdom of Buddhism and peace of mind. 12:00 Q&A After the experience, if you have any questions, the monks will be happy to answer them. You can learn more about Buddhist teachings and culture.

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• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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