Enjoy the delicious food inside the station! The gourmet food inside JR Akita Station is packed with Akita's deliciousness!

A variety of restaurants are open in Poporo Road, the east-west connecting free passageway directly connected to the JR Akita Station ticket gates, and in the station building Topico.

This station is a place where you can choose the food you want to eat depending on your mood that day, from national fast food chains, stylish cafes, local Akita restaurants, and authentic Chinese restaurants.

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What is an "in-station" place?

to Wikipedia, " Ekinaka " is a common name for stores and other establishments located inside or near stations under the management of Japanese railway operators.

In the past, the term often referred to the area between the ticket gate and the platform, but recently the term "inside the station" has come to be used to refer to the station premises and station buildings directly connected to the station as well.

In this article, we also introduce station buildings directly connected to the station as "in-station" areas.

Please note that the prices in this article are current as of the end of September 2025.

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The restaurants at Poporo Road are convenient for waiting for trains!

Near the Shinkansen and local train ticket gates are Ekisoba Shirakami- an and Starbucks Coffee Akita Station

Eki Soba Shirakami-an is a stand-up soba restaurant with seating and an extensive menu, where you can enjoy regional flavors such as Gibasa and Kiritanpo

Additionally, Starbucks Coffee Akita has seats with power outlets, making it popular with office workers waiting for the Shinkansen and high school students commuting to school by local train.

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Topico: A gourmet paradise directly connected to the west exit of JR Akita Station

Poporo Road there is an entrance to the shopping zone on the second floor of Topico , which has a wide selection of Akita souvenirs

Topico underwent renovations from 2019 to 2020, with the first floor now mainly being home to fast food restaurants and the third floor being a restaurant district serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.

"FOOD PARK" on the first floor is a convenient place to drop in.

On the first floor, which also faces the bus terminal, there is a convenient fast food restaurant, a grocery store specializing in vegetables, and a post office.

From here, we will introduce the restaurants in the food court in a clockwise direction.

LOCAL KITCHEN_RAILS AKITA

Located outside on the first floor, there are table seats where you can enjoy a view of the station from the large windows, as well as counter seats where you can relax even if you're alone.

Popular items include hearty menu items such as roast beef and steak, as well as snacks such as locally sourced ajillo and canapés, and an all-you-can-drink option (60 minutes, 1,078 yen).

I had a quick drink at LOCAL KITCHEN_RAILS AKITA!

We stopped by a stylish restaurant on the first floor of Topico, facing the station, and sat at a table with a great view of people walking outside and the bus terminal.

The drinks selection is "Heartland Beer" and "Jazzberry," a refreshing drink made from raspberry juice, malt, hops, and wine yeast.

Akita Ajillo (MEAT)" , which is filled with Akita's famous Hinai chicken and plenty of local mushrooms

We spent a leisurely hour or so watching people hurrying past the shop before the rush hour and buses coming in and out of the terminal, and the bill for two people came to 1,914 yen.

There are many restaurants in Topico, but we recommend this one, which has a great view from the window and is reasonably priced.

Isabaya, a restaurant serving Akita local fish and large-scale cooking stove rice.

the local company Akita Suisan , this restaurant prides itself on its robatayaki cuisine made with seafood caught in the Sea of ​​Japan. Guests can relax and savor Akita's local fish dishes with a glass of local sake in the restaurant, which is designed in the style of a traditional Japanese house.

Our recommendation is the limited-quantity " Fishmonger's Endurance Set Meal ," which includes a sashimi platter of fish caught that day, grilled fish, and rice cooked in a traditional Japanese stove for just 1,320 yen, which is a surprising price.

Hanamaru Udon

As you know, the nationwide Sanuki udon chain reached 500 stores nationwide in 2019, and now you can enjoy delicious udon anywhere in Japan.

Doutor Coffee Shop

This is also a coffee chain store with locations nationwide, where you can easily enjoy delicious drip coffee.

Dipper Dan

This is a nationwide crepe chain that offers a wide variety of crepes.

They offer a wide variety of menu items, including sweet crepes for dessert and meal crepes that go well with beer and wine.

Vie de France

This nationwide chain bakery, which originated in France, always offers a variety of freshly baked breads and sandwiches, and the store is always filled with the fragrant aroma.

Lotteria

Located on the sidewalk, it's easy to drop in, and is always bustling with high school students using the station.

In addition, the beef bowl chain Yoshinoya is located next to Lotteria on the sidewalk side, and customers coming in and out of the 28 seats for a meal are constantly coming in and out.

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If you want to enjoy a leisurely meal, try "AKITA DINING" on the 3rd floor.

The third floor is a restaurant area with a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely meal.

Surrounded by these restaurants is the fan lounge of the J2 League soccer team Blaublitz Akita , where Blaublitz fans and soccer enthusiasts gather.

We will introduce the restaurants on this floor in a clockwise direction, starting from the store directly in front of you after descending the escalator to the third floor.

Café & Restaurant Bookmark

With a menu of retro Showa-era dishes such as omelet rice and spaghetti napolitan, it is a nostalgic coffee shop for the senior generation.

YA-YA Station B

The restaurant mainly serves European cuisine made with local ingredients, and you can also enjoy Akita craft beer and creative dishes such as Shotsuru Ajillo

Chinese Dining Kinshu

This Chinese restaurant is recommended for its authentic Sichuan mapo tofu

They offer plans such as a simple "tipsy set" and banquet plans, and they also offer all-you-can-drink options.

Ramen Dining Rinsendo

the recently popular " Jumonji Ramen ," has opened its first store in Akita City.

The thin, curly noodles are perfectly coated with the light soy sauce-flavored soup made with bonito and dried sardine stock.

Kamakura, home to Akita's local cuisine and delicious sake

such as sandfish delivered directly from Kisakata Fishing Port

It is a branch of Akita Suisan, the same chain as LOCAL KITCHEN RAILS AKITA on the first floor.

Akita Hinai chicken and

As the name suggests, this restaurant specializes in Hinai Jidori chicken dishes, and the restaurant's recommended " Ultimate Oyakodon " is served in a traditional Akita craft, a " magewappa " (bent wood box), so you'll really feel like you've come to Akita.

Inaniwa Dried Udon, 8th Generation, Yosuke Sato

Located in Yuzawa City, this is a directly managed store of Sato Yosuke, which was founded in 1860 and is known for its Inaniwa udon

You can enjoy freshly boiled Inaniwa udon noodles that are carefully made over time.

Akita's Blessings Sushi Restaurant Akita Port

This sushi restaurant is also part of the Akita Suisan group, so the seafood is incredibly fresh, the rice is of course Akita rice, and the various lunch menus are popular and offer great value for money.

Topico ＜Information＞

• Facility name: Akita Station Building Topico
• Address: 7-1-2 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone number: 018-834-1911
• Business hours: Food Park 7:00-20:00 (Please check the official website for details for each store)
• Business hours: Akita Dining 10:00-22:00 (Please check the official website for details for each store)
• Closed: Irregular holidays (New Year's holidays)
• URL: Topico & Ars official website

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summary

In addition to these, the west exit of Akita Station is home to the Hotel Metropolitan Akita there is also a Starbucks Coffee ALS store on the first floor of ALS

In recent years, the east exit has been developed and improved, and as a result of the increased foot traffic, the number of restaurants is gradually increasing.

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