Things to do in Akita
Winter and snow of the image is strong Tohoku region, but it also has popular beaches that can be overlooking the Shirakami that is in Akita Prefecture has also been registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. If you enjoy the summer water activities, to Lake Tazawa, which boasts a water depth Japan. Classic jet-skiing and canoeing and kayaking can enjoy other, rafting, canyoning, shower climbing, cycling and camping in the surrounding also is recommended for family. There are also advanced for the river course of the spring and summer limited.
- Age 15~Age 60
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
At Ryusenji Temple, you can experience the traditional Japanese culture of Urasenke matcha tea ceremony. You can rent a kimono and try wearing it. You can drink matcha and try making it yourself. At the end, there will be a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English. ~Experience flow~9:00 Wear a kimonoChoose a kimono, put it on, and take a photo. 10:30 Matcha experienceUrasenke matcha experience, performed in seiza. 11:45 SermonYou can listen to a Buddhist talk by a monk. ~12:00 Question responseWe will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.
- Age 10~Age 50
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
"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.
- Age 0~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 12:00
Are you interested in driving in Japan? If you have any concerns, how about accompanied with Japanese English-speaking guide on the first day of driving?This service includes explanation of traffic rules, support for your driving, and interpreter guide.Your guide will accompany you for about 8 hours during the day.We will also guide you outside of Akita City.In Japan, you drive on the left. You may not be used to seeing Japanese signs.A lot of sightseeing spots are convenient to visit by car .You may be able to go to places that you can't go on regular sightseeing trips.We could support your driving from next to your seat as English speaking guide.We will explain traffic signs, signals, and rules.Our service is available not only on the first day of driving, but also on the middle and last day of driving.You can enjoy your trip to Japan with your original course.Would you like to travel with the freedom to take breaks and eat whenever you like?Explore Akita's tourist spots together.
- Age 15~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
[Totou Sauna at the Foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains] Fujisato Town is a idyllic town at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. Although it is a small town with a population of less than 3,000, it boasts rich nature and delicious water. Would you like to enjoy a snow tent sauna in this quiet town? At the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site, this tent sauna uses the pure white snow that falls as a cold bath. "Yugi" in "Yugi Sauna" means "snow" in Akita dialect. We recommend the snow sauna surrounded by majestic mountains. Restrooms, restaurants, vending machines, and Yutoria hot spring resort facilities are also nearby, so even beginners to the outdoors can easily enjoy the sauna. We also have a special aroma “Totoi water” and a “handmade sauna hat”. "Totoi water" is an aromatic water with a secret scent made from the blessings of the mountains. We use mugwort leaves provided by Albion, which is very popular among women, and mugwort harvested at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. Sprinkle "Totoi water" on the hot sauna stones with a ladle, and the refreshing scent of the forest will spread throughout the tent. The air is heated, and it also causes perspiration. The handmade sauna hat is an original sauna hat that uses domestic (Fujisato Town) wool. With this hat, you can enjoy a leisurely sauna while protecting your head from the heat. If you want to buy it as a souvenir, you can buy it at "Mori no Eki" or "Womo House Chiku Chiku". There are various designs, so please take a look. In addition, we have an environment for "Totou" such as infinity chairs, side tables, mineral water "Shirakami Sansui", bonfire, marshmallows, etc.
美しい雪景色を見ながらの楽しい雪サウナでした。近くにトレッキングができる山がたくさんあるので、トレッキングと組み合わせたプランを立てることができます。グループで来ると楽しいと思います。
- Age 0~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
Why do not you experience the life of the farmer through making dandelions and farming while staying at the farmhouse? We have experiences and hospitality that make you feel like you want to come back to Odate! At Odate's farmhouse inn, you can experience making an authentic Kiritanpo with the mother of the farmer, Hot spring You can heal your body slowly. Agricultural and farmer experiences are possible according to your request and schedule. Please enjoy "the second hometown"! [Experience contents] ・ Farmhouse accommodation (2 meals per night, with local open-air bath)Hot spring ・ With dinner, you can experience “making a real Kiritanpo” for dinner! Enjoy a luxurious dinner with plenty of local ingredients, including grilled Hinouchi chicken and seasonal salted fish.・ Free rental of work clothes ・ Simple farming experience, walk around the area etc. between check-in (after 15:00) and check-out (until 10:00)
- Age 0~
- Within 1 hour
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?
- Age 10~Age 80
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
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.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 3~4 hours
Experience the Tohoku Summer Festival (Akita Kanto Festival) and Walk with an Akita Maiko. In addition to an explanation of the origins and history of the Akita City Kanto Festival, you can also experience assembling a Kanto pole, watch a demonstration by a veteran pole-setter, 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 is unique to 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
- 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
- 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 structure unique and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation.
- 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.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 17:30 / 19:30
This is a bonfire experience at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site. 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 the feeling of 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 ★ ・Want to experience it casually without bringing anything ・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".
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
Nakayama soba that has been handed down in the Nakayama district. A soba flour with a delicious flavor produced by a climate with a large temperature difference and a mountain ridge of Odate's specialty are used as the bridging to create a unique texture. The unique flavor, texture and throat feel of Nakayama soba is a dish that makes you go. The local mom will teach you how to make soba noodles. The taste of soba that you struck yourself is exceptional. Why don't you spend a warm time with the mothers of the farmers around your own soba noodles? [Experience contents] Nakayama soba making experience Soba (hot and cold) + tempura + dessert is included!
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Age 16~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00
A fun lecture on how to make Yokote Yakisoba, a specialty of Yokote, in a family style. Why do not you experience making Yokote style home-made yakisoba handmade from sauce while learning about the local food culture? Rental Space Wan!'S cooking class starts with making Worcestershire sauce, which is also a key point of Yokote Yakisoba! In our kitchen space, you can master how to make homemade Worcestershire sauce using plenty of fresh tomatoes in Yokote, put it in a storage container and take it home. In fact, a delicious Worcestershire sauce that can be easily handmade! Of course, it comes with a recipe, so you can look back and make as many times as you like after you go home! Let's make Yokote Yakisoba while learning the tips to make delicious using handmade Worcestershire sauce! We will prepare two Yokote local dishes to match the yakisoba, so it's full of volume! Let's enjoy lunch time together ♪ ◆ What is Yokote Yakisoba? Yokote Yakisoba is the gourmet food of Yokote! The difference from regular yakisoba is that each store's unique Worcestershire sauce and soup stock are added to the thick, straight boiled noodles. The toppings are fried eggs and Fukujinzuke instead of pickled ginger, which is unique to Yokote Yakisoba.
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
"Kiritampo" (mashed rice skewers) is famous as a specialty of Akita prefecture, but its place of "origin" is actually Odate city! Odate is Japan's No. 1 production area of Hinai chicken, which is a must-have essential ingredient for the authentic kiritampo hotpot. The culture of having kiritampo hotpot at home or celebration events has been rooted here still in Odate. You can enjoy the authentic taste using the delicious Hinai chicken with rich flavor and its umami soup. The local friendly ladies and grannies will teach you how to make kiritampo. The taste of kiritampo that you made by yourselves will surely be great. How about spend a warm time with the locals while enjoying the kiritampo hotpot? 【Contents】 Making miso tampo + kiritampo hotpot + A side dish + dessert!
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ With this plan, you can enjoy making candle holders decorated with flowers as if they were in the water! If you put in an LED light or a tea candle and light it, the gentle light will flicker! Unlimited use of dried flowers and preserved flowers! ~ Flow of experience ~ ①Reception We will accept at Akita Furusatomura 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. (2) Decorative decorations and flowers selected for the gel part on the side of the glass will be inserted with special tweezers. ③ Put the finishing LED light and tea candle inside ♪ This is complete! * You can take it home as soon as it is completed without waiting. You can also add natural stone as an option. ~ Experience fee ~ 3000 yen (tax included)
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
The town of Kameda, which retains the remnants of the Edo period, is as if it was a time slip when walking. This is Kameda Aoi, who has Yukida Sanada's daughter-in-law. We will guide you through half of the city, including Myeonggyeongsa Temple and Bodhi Temple located in Longmen Temple.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ This plan allows you to experience making a snow globe that creates a fantasy world with glitter and glitter like snow. Why don't you make your own original snow globe using a glass miniature? You can choose your favorite parts and lame, and everyone from small children to elderly people can enjoy it. ~ Flow of experience ~ ①Reception We will accept at Akita Furusatomura 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. (2) Choosing a glass miniature There are always more than 100 types of glass miniatures. ③ Place it on a glass plate. ④ Decoration Decorate with miniatures or marble shells. ⑤ Wipe all parts with disinfectant. ⑥ Paste with a special bond. ⑦ Lame selection Ask them to choose 3 types from all 16 types. ⑧ Finishing When it is firmly solidified, the staff will add special water and lame to complete it. ~ Experience fee ~ 2800 yen (tax included)
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
You can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture [Ruri Kobo]. With this plan, you can choose your favorite stones one by one and experience making original natural stone accessories. All the stones and metal fittings in the experience corner are all you can use according to the size, so you can make what you want ♪ ~ Experience flow ~ ① Reception Akita Furusato Village 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo] will accept. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Select size Select the size of the bracelet, strap or ring. ③ Design Arrange your favorite stones and metal fittings on a special board according to your size. ④ Pass through rubber or fishing line. ⑤ Finishing It is completed by finishing so that the staff will not unravel it firmly. * What you can make * ・ Bracelet: 2800 yen ・ Strap: 1650 yen ・ Ring: 1300 yen
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
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.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
Here, at the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Shinkin” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience "Shin-Kin" is a technique that directly transfers glossy gold foil and other expressions to lacquerware, giving the product a taste. The design of seasonal flowers and birds on the surface brings out the beauty of the lacquer. Anyone can feel free to participate, so please experience it and complete the original lacquer.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture ♪ This plan is an experience of making a "sun catcher", which is said to bring good luck with the sunshine! Just select the crystal parts, line them up, and pass them through... and you're done in no time! ! You may get lost in the parts that you can use as much as you want! ? ~ What is a sun catcher ~ As the name suggests, it catches the power of the sun and takes it into the room. This diffuses the light and creates a prism (= rainbow). In Feng Shui, the rainbow is said to be a sign of good luck, and it is said to be auspicious when displayed on a sun catcher. ~Experience Flow~ ① Reception Reception is at [Ruri Koubou] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Mura. Please tell us the name of the applicant. ②Parts selection Choose the parts you care about from more than 20 types of crystal parts. 3. Arrange your favorite parts on a special mat while planning the completed design. ④ Pass through the thread and fix the position with a crushing ball. ⑤ Finish Finally, make the hanging part and finish it. You can also use natural stone as an option.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ This plan keeps the flowers in a beautiful state forever ... A herbarium that can be decorated by enclosing the flowers in a special liquid to fulfill such a wish , You can easily make it yourself! The staff will carefully guide you, so feel free to take on the challenge ♪ ~ Experience flow ~ ①Reception We will accept at the reception desk on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Select the shape of the bottle Select the shape of the bottle. ③ Put the selected decorations and flowers in the decoration bottle in order with special tweezers. ④ Pour the special silicone oil into the oil bottle. ⑤ Close the lid of the finishing bottle and decorate it with a ribbon ♪ * You can take it home as soon as it is finished without waiting. You can also add natural stones and decorate the tassel as an option. ~ Experience fee ~ 2200 yen (tax included)
- 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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