Things to do in Akita Page 3

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

This is a hands-on activity where you play the local traditional culture "Kanayama Taiko" in beautiful nature. Would you like to be healed by the drums echoing in the countryside and mountains? Kanayama drums have been carefully handed down locally for the prosperity of Okuzo Kanayama, which flourished during the Nara period. It is characterized by making big drums resound in the mountains. The echoing sound penetrates your body. We will take photos and videos of the experience with your smartphone or camera. Excellent access from nearby sightseeing spots such as Lake Towada, Appi and Hachimantai! Please come and visit us.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Using a miso-making kit (vacuum-packed boiled soybeans, salt, koji, and process instructions), everyone from children to adults can easily complete miso preparation in an hour at a workshop in Fujisato-machi using the tools of the workshop. To do! Please take home the miso you prepared and let it mature until it is ready to eat. Miso prepared by yourself is exceptional!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Kiritanpo-nabe and damakko-nabe are traditional dishes unique to rice-producing Akita Prefecture. In this plan, you can enjoy kiritanpo hot pot and damakko hot pot from a restaurant in Fujisato town at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. What's more, the place where you can enjoy it is in the great outdoors at the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains! Enjoy an extraordinary meal outside with your family, friends, or work colleagues. A warm hot pot that can be used as a lunch for a drive to the Shirakami Mountains, as a setting for dinner at a camp, or during a relaxing river fishing trip. Perfect! We will prepare a hot pot + kiritanpo ingredients set (or a damakko hot pot ingredients set), a tabletop stove, a serving plate, and an instruction manual. Please choose A) Kiritanpo hot pot or (B) Damakko hot pot. Both are possible (for example, 1 pot for 2-3 servings of kiritanpo + 1 pot for 2-3 servings of damakko nabe) If you do not have a table or chair, you can rent them separately for a fee. is

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Since the experience is held in a kennel, all reservations are by request. We may decline your reservation due to the dog's physical condition, competitions, events, etc. note that. This is an Akita dog interaction experience tour at Noshiro Kojuso, a kennel specializing in Akita dogs in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. You can interact with the puppies and even take them for a walk, so you can experience the strength of the Akita dog.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

"Tazawako Beer" is the first "craft beer" made in Akita Prefecture. We will guide you through the manufacturing process of craft beer, which has won many awards at international competitions held in Germany, stubbornly adhering to Germany's "use only wheat, hops, yeast, and water" (reinheitsgebot). !! You will also have a tasting.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Snowy winter in Tohoku and Akita. "Straw work" has been done for winter handicrafts every day when I lived with my family in the hearth. Let's make "Shimenawa" used for special ceremonies from daily use such as pots.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Kakunodate, a small Kyoto in Tohoku, famous for its samurai residences. Let's make a "charcoal bale" to be used at the "Fire Swing Kamakura" event that is held every winter during the First Full Moon Festival. For the work of knitting, select straw and stack it in order. After knitting, roll it up, arrange it, and attach a rope string to swing it around.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

One stage requires props, props, costumes, lighting, sound, and more. A new tool is made for each performance. Everything, including the actors who perform, will be united on the stage to deliver the work to our customers. Why don't you take a look at the work behind it? The staff of the props will help you to make souvenirs such as crafts using the wood edges left over from the tool making.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Let's master the dance of the New Soran Bushi with the actor of the theater company Warabi-za ♪ Finish while checking each movement like lowering the position of the legs and lowering the waist and pulling up the net. At the end, let's play with the actor. Comes with a coupon (550 yen including tax) that can be used at Akita Geijutsu Village and facilities in the village

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

The actor of the theater company Warabi-za will teach you the basic pattern of sword fighting performed on the stage. Wearing a hakama (the actor will help you) will make you feel like a samurai. At the end, let's decide the role and play the scene of sword fighting with the actor. Comes with a coupon (550 yen including tax) that can be used at Akita Geijutsu Village and facilities in the village

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Let's master one of the performance songs of Japanese drums with the actor of the theater company Warabi-za ♪ You can just hit the drums with a drumstick, but no good sound will be produced. Let's play the sound of the drum that resonates in the center of the body and the heart! Comes with a coupon (550 yen including tax) that can be used at Akita Geijutsu Village and facilities in the village

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

Smile at the traditional performing arts! Eat delicious food and smile! "Umemonke" is an Akita dialect that says, "Please eat a delicious treat." The stage actors of the theater company Warabi-za sing and dance traditional performing arts in Akita, Tohoku, and various parts of Japan. Matsukado bento is prepared with the theme of fermented foods in Akita. * It will be a meal after the show, but it may be a meal after the show. In that case, we will inform you in advance.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Groups

• 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.

• Age 20～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:45

It's time to harvest Yama Sauvignon, a grape variety made from wild grapes. Why not try picking grapes for wine at Albion's vineyards, which are spread across Fujisato Town at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains? The grapes are carefully harvested one by one and aged slowly in barrels at the winery. After about a year and a half, they are sold on the market as Shirakami-Sanchi wine and enjoyed by everyone. [Schedule] 8:45 Meet at Albion Shirakami Research Institute Shimizudai Building, travel by car 9:00-17:00 Innaidai Vineyard Picking experience. You will have lunch during the lunch break. You will be given a souvenir at the end. 17:00 Disband *You cannot take home the harvested grapes [Date of event] Weekdays from October 15th (Mon) to October 25th (Fri) Organized by: Fujisato Town Tourism Council, Shirakami-Sanchi Fujisato Tourism Association, Albion Co., Ltd.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow igloo with Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone can participate, including families with children and those who want to experience snow. Snow igloos are a seasonal feature of winter in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held every year on February 15th and 16th as a New Year's event to worship the water god, with a history of about 450 years. It is famous for the construction of about 80 snow igloos, each about 3 meters tall, throughout the city. In addition, about 2,000 "mini snow igloos" are made by local people and children every year at the venues of Yokote Minami Elementary School and Hebi no Sakigawahara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make an original mini snow igloo, one of a kind in the world, using the snow of Yokote, the home of snow igloos and a heavy snowfall area. After making the mini snow igloo, take a break with a hot drink. Candles will be lit in the mini snow igloo you made in the evening. Participants will also receive candles and Yokote sweets as gifts!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

[Yokote Hop Craft Beer Making Experience] Yokote is actually a famous hop producing area. We will hold a two-day event in Yokote where you can experience both hop making and brewing. [Day 1] You will not only visit the hop fields, but also experience the work. Beer after farm work should be especially delicious! A social gathering will also be held in the evening! We will guide you to a local deep izakaya. [Day 2] At a brewery in Yokote City, you can see craft beer making up close, which you cannot usually see. There will also be a tasting session that you have been waiting for. Craft beer will surely taste different if you drink it after knowing the process of how it is made. ✨We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to DM us for inquiries. Organizers Guide in Yokote "Amuse Hirajo" Guesthouse in Yokote "Stay&Work HIRAJO" Hop farmer Mito in Yokote Craft beer shop "SUNAO brewery" Dates ~~ ... Arrival 18:30Social gathering at a deep local izakaya *Only for those who wish to attend*Participation fee separate[Monday, May 26th]9:00Meet at SUNAO9:15-12:00Craft beer brewing experience12:30Tasting session starts*Cash on from the second drink15:00End and disbandNumber of participants~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~22,000 yen/person (tax included)*There is no parking space, so please arrange your own taxi for transportation. For an additional 11,000 yen/person, you can rent out Yokote's guesthouse "Stay&Work HIRAJO" exclusively, and we will also provide transportation. *Limited to one group (up to 4 people)Click here for the "Stay & Work HIRAJO" websiteWhat to bring~ ...

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• Age 20～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

[Yokote Hop Craft Beer Making Experience] Yokote is actually a famous hop producing area. We will hold a two-day event in Yokote where you can experience both hop making and brewing. [Day 1] You will not only visit the hop fields, but also experience the work. Beer after farm work should be especially delicious! A social gathering will also be held in the evening! We will guide you to a local deep izakaya. [Day 2] At a brewery in Yokote City, you can see craft beer making up close, which you cannot usually see. There will also be a tasting session that you have been waiting for. Craft beer will surely taste different if you drink it after knowing the process of how it is made. ✨We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to DM us for inquiries. Organizers Guide in Yokote "Amuse Hirajo" Guesthouse in Yokote "Stay&Work HIRAJO" Hop farmer Mito in Yokote Craft beer shop "SUNAO brewery" Dates ~~ ... Arrival 18:30Social gathering at a deep local izakaya *Only for those who wish to attend*Participation fee separate[7/28 (Mon)]9:00Meet at SUNAO9:15-12:00Craft beer brewing experience12:30Tasting session starts*Cash on from the second drink15:00End and disbandNumber of participants~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~22,000 yen/person (tax included)*There is no parking space, so please arrange your own taxi for transportation. For an additional 11,000 yen/person, you can rent out Yokote's guesthouse "Stay&Work HIRAJO" exclusively and we will provide transportation. *Limited to one group (up to 4 people)Click here for the "Stay & Work HIRAJO" websiteWhat to bring~ ...

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• Age 18～Age 55
• Over 6 hours on the day

Sun You can enjoy one of the leading powder skis Akita In the prefecture, we provide experiences that can not be experienced elsewhere. [1, Backcountry Skiing] If you are looking for an experience that goes beyond skiing on the slopes, this is a ski that you want to participate in and feel the great outdoors. Climb up the mountain without using a lift and slide on fresh snow that no one has slipped yet. You can feel the grandeur and exhilaration of nature. We will shoot a glimpse of the slide with a drone and deliver a memorable video of a powerful score. (option) [2, Hot spring] 400 Year more Traditional from the front Hot spring So I warm my cold body and get tired of skis. After skiing Hot spring Is one of the best experiences. 【3, health drink】 Sun The book has traditional healthy drinks that have been taken since ancient times. That drink named sweet sake is Sun It contributes to the average life span of the book. By all means Sun The traditional health of the book and the best skis, Hot spring Please look forward to

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