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Akita City on Foot: What to Do in Akita Near Akita Station

February 28, 2026 / Akita Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

Navigate the best of Akita City without ever needing a car, starting right from the doorstep of Akita Station (秋田駅). As the final stop for the striking red Akita Shinkansen Komachi, this area serves as a perfect, walkable hub where you can experience the prefecture’s famous culture, art, and history in just a few hours. […]

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Senshū Park – An Unusual Castle Park in Akita City

July 23, 2024 / Akita Prefecture, Autumn Foliage, Cherry Blossom, Hidden Gems, Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Tōhoku Region, Top 100 Japanese Castles

Just minutes from JR Akita Station, Senshū Park (千秋公園) isn’t just another park you can find in Japan. In the park, you will find a castle, a tea ceremony tea house, three shrines, a museum, an art gallery, and even a library! What is even more awesome is that the castle has been recognized as one

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