The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Akita Prefecture, Tohoku

November 1, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.
Restaurants in Akita Prefecture

1. Dakigaeri Valley

Tazawako Sotsuda ~ Kakunodatemachi Hirokunai, Semboku 014-0300 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/05_dakigaeri.html
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Dakigaeri Valley

Reviewed By MarvinY52

The views are nice and the trail not too difficult for all ages. The full trail can be completed in slightly over an hour (or an hour if you hurry past the photo ops). Something I wish I knew before coming was transport options and could not find an updated one in 2018. There is a Free shuttle bus from Kakunodate station (yes, they do a return leg too) at 4 times a day during 10 oct to 10 nov 2018. Timings in the picture. The visitors centre at the station will be able to advise you. (Come out of the station, its a standalone hut on the right). The visitors centre can also hold your bags for you, but if they run out of capacity, there are always lockers.

2. Tazawako Kogen Onsenkyo

Tazawakobonai, Semboku 014-1201 Akita Prefecture +81 187-43-2111 http://tazawakokougen.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Tazawako Kogen Onsenkyo

3. Omoriyama Zoo

154 Katabata Hamada, Akita 010-1654 Akita Prefecture +81 18-828-5508 http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/in/zoo/
Excellent
38%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Omoriyama Zoo

4. Hinokinaigawa Kasen Ryokuchi

Kakunodatemachi Ogata, Semboku 014-0347 Akita Prefecture +81 187-54-2700 http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/07_someiyoshino.html
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Hinokinaigawa Kasen Ryokuchi

5. Akita Kanto Festival

Kyokuhokusakae-machi, Akita 010-0922 Akita Prefecture +81 90-8756-7123 http://www.kantou.gr.jp/index.htm
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Akita Kanto Festival

The Kanto, or "Pole Lantern", Festival is held from August 3-6. Performers take to the street en masse to show their skill in balancing bamboo "kanto" poles. Each pole, which can be up to 40 feet tall and 90 pounds in weight, has paper lanterns tied to its top-- all with a real, lit candle inside! Entertainers are expert in wielding these, and when the Night Parade takes over the festival's main street, over 250 kanto poles light the area, and a 90-minute show gets underway. Energy is high as drums, flutes, and a crowd chanting "dokkoisho!" accompany the performers as they heft aloft the kanto. Afterwards, guests are welcome to give it a try themselves.

6. Yokote Snow Festival (Kamakura)

Yokote City Hall Road Park and Yokote Park,Hagurocho Bukeyashiki Street, Futabacho Street, Yokote East, Yokote Akita Prefecture +81 182-33-7111 http://www.yokotekamakura.com/01_event/04_winter/kamakura_kaisai_h28.html
Excellent
46%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Yokote Snow Festival (Kamakura)

Yokote in Akita Prefecture has a 450 year-old event paying respects to the local water deity during the 14th-16th days of the lunar New Year. Snow huts are built, and local children serve sweet sake and sticky rice to attendees, creating a beautiful winter scene. There are also events to try your hand at building miniature snow huts and get a commemorative photo taken, and a rally of 5m tall, 30kg festive pennants carried by the locals (the Asahioka-yama Shrine Bonden Festival). There are various events around the festive pennants donated by each city and volunteers.

7. Yokote Masuda Manga Museum

285 Masudamachi Masuda, Yokote 019-0701 Akita Prefecture +81 182-45-5569 http://manga-museum.com/
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Yokote Masuda Manga Museum

Masuda Manja Art Museum is a museum exhibiting Japan's first manga original drawings. It is currently closed due to renovation work. It is scheduled to be opened as "Manga Art Museum" in April 2017 "Interview with original drawings". It will be renovated as a facility that will lead the Japanese manga culture, including autograph original paintings of over 180 people, autographed original drawings of "Magnificent Collection" that stores over 100,000 manga original drawings, manga library, manga cafe, etc.

8. Tazawa Lake

Tazawakokata, Semboku 014-1203 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/04_tazawako.html
Excellent
28%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 481 reviews

Tazawa Lake

Reviewed By journata - New York City, United States

cycling around this lake is everything! the perimeter around the lake is remnants from the bubble era, which is not necessarily a bad thing. there's plenty of nostalgia and nature to be experienced while riding through local villages and bike paths through the greenery. the statue is what it is but perfect photo opp for IG bragging. rent a bike when you get off the bus, pick up some drinks and snacks at the shop and stroll around the lake!

9. Michi-no-Eki Akita Port

1-9-1 Tsuchizaki Minatonishi, Akita 011-0945 Akita Prefecture +81 18-857-3381 http://www.selion-akita.com/
Excellent
24%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
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Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 155 reviews

Michi-no-Eki Akita Port

10. Nyudozaki

Kitaura Nyudozaki 40th Parallel North Northernmost, Oga 010-0675 Akita Prefecture https://oganavi.com/spot/48/
Excellent
35%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 158 reviews

Nyudozaki

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