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[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] "Akita Furusato Village" is a facility where you can learn about the history of Akita and have fun all day long! Let's try Akita gourmet food too!

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  • Last updated: 2022.03.10

Akita Furusato Village is a spot where you can fully enjoy the charm of Akita. There are many attractions including facilities where children can play, areas where you can learn about Akita's culture, and shops perfect for buying souvenirs.

It is also famous for holding many events, including ones in collaboration with the popular anime One Piece. We also recommend that you refer to the event calendar on the website and aim to go when the event you want to go to is open.

All-weather facility in Yokote City!

"Akita Furusato Village" is located in Yokote City. This is Akita Prefecture's theme park. It's an all-weather facility, so you don't have to worry about it even on rainy days. Many facilities are located on a vast land the size of four Tokyo Domes. The fact that admission is free is another reason why it is loved by so many people.

Although it is basically an indoor facility so that it is safe even on rainy days, there are also exhibits outdoors. It is characterized by many carvings of animals such as mammoths and Akita dogs. Many families pack their lunch boxes here for lunch.

Let's play in the white castle "Wonder Castle"!

The most eye-catching thing on the grounds is the white castle called Wonder Castle. There is an area with play equipment and a trick art room. The 1st and 2nd floors are ``Akita's Land of Play''. On this floor, there is play equipment that allows you to move your whole body and enjoy being active. The ball pool and the almost vertical giant slide are especially popular. There is a constant sound of children's laughter.

The 3rd and 4th floors are trick art areas. It is also popular among Instagrammers because it allows you to take interesting photos.

Let's experience Akita's history at the exhibition hall!

The exhibition hall has a collection of Akita's traditional crafts. You can learn about the history of Akita. You can see not only old crafts but also crafts made by new artists. There are also hands-on classes such as ``Cloisonné'' and ``Porcelain'', which is painting on pottery. Do-it-yourself kits are available so you can do it at home.

Get Akita souvenirs at “Furusato Market”!

At the Furusato Market, you can buy Akita souvenirs. Akita specialties such as Inaniwa udon, Kiritanpo, and Hinai chicken are sold here. "Totomi Castella" is a local food of Yokote. There is also a demonstration sale, so you can't help but stop and take a look. In addition to food, there are also many traditional crafts.

Enjoy Akita gourmet food!

You can enjoy Akita gourmet food at Mogumogu Hiroba and Furusato Ryorikan. Popular dishes include Inaniwa udon from Sato Yosuke, which boasts 150 years of history, and Yokote Yakisoba made by Debataya in Yokote City. Inaniwa udon is characterized by its thin yet strong texture. There are many fans nationwide. Yokote Yakisoba has a fried egg on top. The yolk is mostly raw, and connoisseurs eat it by gently breaking it and adding it to the noodles.

INFORMATION

nameAkita hometown village
location62-46 Akasaka Tomigasawa, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
telephone number0182-33-8800
Official URLhttp://www.akitafurusatomura.co.jp/
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