2025 Kitaakita Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

#July2025 If there's a trip you take just for the scenery, it's the Akita Inland Line. The snow-covered mountains, rivers, and villages along the way look like slow-motion ink paintings. Sitting in the warm seats, watching the pure white world flash by outside, doing nothing is enough. On the way, we passed the Tanbo Arto Kobuchi Hall. Although it wasn't rice season, we were unexpectedly struck by the winter scenery—the vast snowfields and the distant station formed the most lonely and romantic scene. This wasn't a hurried journey, but a quiet journey unique to Tohoku. #July2025 #AkitaInland Line #SnowTrain #TohokuSlowTravel

#Travel itinerary This is a travel itinerary to Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, where Noshiro Kogyo High School, the inspiration for Slam Dunk Sanwang Kogyo, is located. After moving from Gimpo to Haneda, we spend about 5 hours there and take a domestic flight from Haneda to Akita Prefecture. There are three places to take a domestic flight to Haneda, but today we take a bus and board at the prefabricated building gate in the middle of the runway. We arrive about 10 minutes late. The bus waits another 20 minutes. We leave our suitcases and luggage on the bus and take a look around the airport for about 15 minutes. We visit Kita Akita Takanosu Station for the first time in 2 years. The airport bus stops here and comes back. We came to take the Akita Nairiku Shuttle Railway. It is one of the areas where the Jomon period World Heritage Site is located. We transfer to a local train and arrive at Noshiro Station at 7:30 PM. The trip to Noshiro, the city of Slam Dunk, which is the motif of Sanwang Kogyo High School, which is all about basketball, was a little quiet because there were no people, but it was still a fun schedule. Thank you. #JapanTravel #AkitaPrefecture #NoshiroCity #SlamDunk #SlamDunkPilgrimage #DoYouLikeBasketball #OdateNoshiroAirport #SanwangKogyo

This is a mountain where even non-skiers can enjoy the snowy scenery, and rentals are available for those who don't have equipment for walking on snowy mountains, so the appeal is that you can easily enjoy the frost-covered trees. As a ski resort, the course is simple and easy to ski on, so it's recommended for beginners. When I went, the entire ski resort was covered in low-moisture snow, and I enjoyed the powder. Please go and check it out. -----------------------------------------------------⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡ [Moriyoshiyama Ani Ski Resort]⁡ ⁡ Address: 79-5 Kaginotaki, Ani, Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture⁡ ⁡ Phone number: 0186-82-3311⁡⁡ ⁡ Hours: 8:45-16:00⁡⁡ ⁡ Parking: Free⁡ ⁡ ⁡⁡⁡Lift ticket: 4,500 yen per day #tripdomestictravel #akitatourism #akitatrip #snowboarding #skiresort

⋈ ･････････････････････････ ⋈⁡ ⁡ ⁡ [Moriyoshiyama Ani Ski Resort]⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡ As one of the three major frost-covered mountains in Japan, even non-skiers can enjoy the snowy scenery❄⁡ It has a simple course and is easy to ski on, so it's recommended for beginners🏂⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Address: 79-5 Kaginotaki, Ani, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture⁡ Telephone number: 0186-82-3311⁡⁡ Opening hours:⁡08:45-16:00⁡⁡ Parking: Free⁡ ⁡⁡⁡Lift ticket: 4,500 yen per day, round-trip gondola tickets available⁡ ⁡ ⋈ ･････････････････････････ ⋈⁡ ⁡ ⁡ [Domajin Kakunodate Branch]⁡⁡ ⁡ ⁡⁡ The interior of the store, which was renovated from an old storehouse, has a wonderful atmosphere that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time❣️⁡ The fatty grilled marinated mackerel is so delicious that you must try it💯⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Address: 30 Shimonakamachi, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture⁡ ⁡Telephone number: 0187-52-1703⁡⁡ ⁡Business hours: ⁡ 11:00-15:00⁡ 17:00-22:00 etc.⁡ ⁡Closed: Third Tuesday⁡⁡ Parking: Available⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⋈ ･････････････････････････ ⋈⁡ ⁡ ⁡ [Kakunodate Onsen]⁡⁡ ⁡ ⁡ The cat on the mascot's mascot is so cute it's soothing😍⁡ A hot spring with a relaxing atmosphere that makes you want to spend time relaxing♨⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Address: 28 Shimonakamachi, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture⁡ Phone number: 0187-52-2222⁡⁡ Business hours:⁡07:00-22:00 etc.⁡ Parking: Available⁡⁡ ⁡ ⁡⋈ ･････････････････････････ ⋈⁡ ⁡ ⁡ [Anigawa Ayukko Onsen]⁡⁡ ⁡ ⁡ A hot spring loved by locals where you can buy sweetfish simmered in soy sauce and even stay overnight♨⁡ The relaxing atmosphere will soothe your travel fatigue🍀⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Address: 28 Shimonakamachi, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku-shi, Akita Prefecture⁡ Phone number: 0187-52-2222⁡⁡ Business hours:⁡07:00-22:00 etc.⁡ Parking: Available⁡⁡ ⁡ ⋈ ･････････････････････････ ⋈⁡ ⁡ ⁡ All four are recommended,⁡ so please go and check them out🎵⁡ #tripdomestictravel #akitatourism #akitatrip #snowboarding #snowscenery

My fantastic visit to Ani Ski Resort (Mount Moriyoshi) was an exciting and thrilling experience. I enjoyed playing in the pristine snow and the magnificent scenery of Mount Moriyoshi. I also relished the adventure and challenges. The resort offers excellent infrastructure and comfortable amenities to its visitors. I was happy during the snowfall. I enjoyed a wonderful quiet white evening. Ani Ski Resort is a great destination for ski enthusiasts and winter adventurers. I will never forget the excitement and joy I felt during this special visit.

#familytrips2024 Embarking on the Akita Nairiku Line, the family embarked on a scenic journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Akita Prefecture, Japan. As the train wound its way through lush forests, picturesque valleys, and charming rural villages, the family was treated to panoramic views of the region's natural beauty, with each twist and turn revealing new delights. From cascading waterfalls to towering mountains, the scenery painted a vivid tapestry of Japan's diverse and captivating landscapes, offering a glimpse into the soul of the countryside. Looking ahead, the family dreams of embarking on an adventure to explore the rugged wilderness of Alaska's Denali National Park. Imagining themselves traversing the park's vast expanses of tundra, spotting wildlife such as grizzly bears and moose, and marveling at the towering peak of North America's tallest mountain, they anticipate a journey filled with awe-inspiring vistas and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the Last Frontier. With each day spent immersed in the untamed beauty of Denali, they eagerly embrace the opportunity to connect with nature and forge cherished memories amidst

I would like to introduce "Jomon Ogata Station" in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. This is a stop on the Akita Inland Line, and it is also a station that connects tourist attractions such as Takanosu and Kakunodate. Opened in 1963, this station has been renovated in a Jomon style following the recommendation in 2021 of the Ise-dodai Ruins as one of the World Cultural Heritage "Jomon Ruins in Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku". It is an unmanned station, so you can feel like you have it all to yourself when there are no people around☺️✨ The station is paved with stones that resemble a circular stone row, and although it is new, it has a retro, warm and nostalgic atmosphere. If you go in the summer, you can also see rice field art from the station🤍 The best time to see this is from June to September, and when I visited, it was an art design of Hello Kitty and Isedo-kun, which was very cute. As the days go by, you can feel the arrival of autumn. It's hard to see this in the city center! In winter, you can enjoy snow art, which is made with footprints, so you can enjoy the scenery of each season. It is a 10-minute walk from the nearest station to the Ise-dodai ruins, which has been designated a World Heritage Site, so if you are visiting Akita Prefecture, why not visit it? It is also attractive that there are coin lockers, so you can use it safely even if you have a lot of luggage. #Couple trip #Instagrammable #Photogenic spot #Photogenic #Akita #Akita sightseeing #Tohoku #Rice field art #World Heritage Site 📍 Wakigami Ogata Irinouchi, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture

I went to the "Isedotai Ruins" in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, my hometown. Did you know that this site was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021 as part of the Jomon Ruins District of Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku? Here you can see the precious ruins, the only one in Japan where four stone circles were discovered, up close! The stone circles are made of more than 20 types of rocks collected from rivers such as the Yoneshiro River, Kozarube River, and Yuguruma River in Akita Prefecture, and they feel even more mystical on sunny days. Next to it is the Isedodai Jomon Museum, a guidance facility where you can watch videos explaining the ruins, so it is recommended for foreign tourists as well as for school assignments and independent research. Lectures are held regularly, so if you are lucky, you can listen to valuable stories from local volunteers. Since many clay figurines and pottery have been excavated from the nearby streams and pits, it is being considered for conversion into dumping grounds and storage pits, and valuable excavated earthen products and dioramas are on display. There is also a poll for the most popular clay figurines, so be sure to find your favorite one☺️✨ The nearest station is Jomon Ogata Station, which is about a 5-minute walk away, so you can enjoy sightseeing while seeing the rice field art that is unveiled in early summer. It is also easily accessible from Odate-Noshiro Airport, and there is a parking lot, so it's a good idea to go there by car or rental car and eat some of Akita's famous products🤍 #AkitaTourism #AkitaPrefecture #WorldCulturalHeritage #WorldHeritage #DomesticTrip #GirlsTrip #FamilyTrip #IsedotaiRuins 📍100-1 Nakada, Ogata, Wakigami, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture

This is my second time to visit Tohoku to see the frost trees. The first time I watched it, I went to the most popular Zao This time I chose the least popular Mt. Moriyoshi to see the frost trees. Watching the frost trees here feels like a private viewing It's just you, no one else After reaching the top of the mountain, there will be a free guide to take you to see the frost trees. It takes about 45 minutes to walk around. But it requires a little bit of strength If you bring children or the elderly, you can't go here. Because it will be very tiring, but it is worth it. I've never had this kind of experience before Nature is truly amazing But it takes a little more time to arrange the itinerary, take the train, taxi and cable car Because we really need a shuttle bus. #TreeHydrangea #Mount Moriyoshi tree frost