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?

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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 ticket gates and the conventional train ticket gatesEkisoba Shirakami-an" and "Starbucks Coffee Akita Station StoreYou'll find

"Ekisoba Shirakami-an" is a standing-only soba noodle shop with a wide variety of menu items, including soba noodles with Akita specialties "gibasa" and "kiritanpo," as well as natto soba, and also has seating available.

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

"Popolodoa station building that stocks souvenirs from AkitaTopicothere is an entrance to the "Shopping Zone" on the second floor of

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.

which is packed with Hinai chicken, a specialty of Akita, and local mushroomsAkita Ajillo(MEAT),"

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 localAkita Suisan company, prides itself on its robatayaki (charcoal-grilled) dishes made with seafood caught in the Sea of ​​Japan. You can relax in the traditional Japanese-style building and enjoy local Akita fish dishes with a glass of local sake.

I recommend the limited-quantity "Fishmonger's Skinny Set Meal," which includes a sashimi platter of fish caught that day, grilled fish, and rice cooked in a traditional kamado stove, all for the surprisingly low price of 1,320 yen.

Hanamaru Udon

has expanded nationwidethe Sanuki udon chain, reaching 500 stores across Japan 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.

, a beef bowl chainYoshinoya, is located on the sidewalk side next to Lotteria, and customers come and go from its 28 seats for meals.

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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.

Also, surrounded by these restaurants, there is a fan lounge for 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

This restaurant mainly serves European-style cuisine using local ingredients, andShottsuru Ajilloyou can enjoy Akita craft beer and creative dishes such as

Chinese Dining Kinshu

authenticSichuan-style mapo tofuThis Chinese restaurant is highly recommended for its

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

Ramen Dining Rinsendo

that has recently been creating a buzz with its "Jumonji Ramen," has opened its first branch 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 asKisakata Fishing Portsandfish delivered directly from

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 chicken dishes, and their signaturedish, the "Ultimate Oyakodona traditional Akita craft called "Magewappais served in

Inaniwa Dried Udon, 8th Generation, Yosuke Sato

, located in Yuzawa CityInaniwa UdonThis is a directly managed store of Sato Yosuke, a company founded in 1860 and known for its

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 StationHotel Metropolitan Akita,houses theALSthere is also a Starbucks Coffee ALS store on the first floor of

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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