Tazawako Ski Resort is one of Akita's most representative winter spots. As the name suggests, this slope offers a panoramic view of Lake Tazawa, and extends across the slope of Mt. Komagatake. Properly advanced to beginners...
In July 2018, the "Chokai Mountain Wooden Toy Museum" was opened in Yurihonjo City. This is a completely renovated wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which has been a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Beautiful...
Goseikake Onsen is a lodging quietly located in the mountains over the Hachimantai mountain pass. From Tazawako Station, take the bus to Hachimantai summit and head to the summit of Mt. Hachimantai, relaxingly swaying. Gradually...
Kawahara Moji Hell is located southeast of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is near the prefectural borders of Miyagi and Yamagata. It is located just off the famous "Doyu Onsen", a hidden hot spring, about 22km from "Yuzawa Station" on the JR Ou Main Line...
The Osarizawa Mine is the largest mine in the Orient. It was designated as a Modern Industrial Heritage by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in November 2007. It is said that it was mined mainly from copper...
The Oga Mayama Denshokan shows the legend of "Namahage" through skits. Namahage, the visitor god, is a national tradition that represents Oga city in Akita Prefecture, and has been designated as an intangible important cultural property in the country...
The number of people who love Akita dogs is rapidly increasing. Akita dogs are also designated as natural monuments. It's not easy to meet. Triangle ears, round tail...
Nigaho Plateau is a hilly area that stretches out at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, one of the best volcanoes in the Tohoku region. It is about 500 meters above sea level, and its spacious meadows and marshlands, and flowers bloom in every season...
There are countless rocks in the world, known as strange rocks, with very interesting shapes. There are also many strange rocks in Japan. Among them, the most popular item is called "Godzilla Rock" recently...
Winter is the season for delicious hot pots. In Japan, where there are four seasons, ingredients are in season, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and seasonal ingredients are usually served using cooking methods suitable for the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and long leeks are in season...
