SIGHTSEEING
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- Sightseeing
Located in Omachi,
the heart of Akita, surrounded by streets rich in history and charm.
Close to Kawabata, the city’s busiest entertainment district.
Enjoy a relaxing stay as your base for sightseeing and exploring the city.
Sightseeing Information
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Mille Has
- culture
Opened in June 2022 on the site of the former Akita Prefectural Hall in Senshumeitokumachi, Akita City, this new arts hub for Akita Prefecture incorporates Akita cedar and traditional crafts such as kabazaiku birch bark crafts, Kawanobe lacquerware, and Odate Megawappa woodcraft into its acoustic design. The theater includes a large hall with excellent acoustics and stage functions, a medium hall designed for immersive experiences, two small halls, practice rooms, training rooms, and creative studios. Jointly developed by Akita Prefecture and Akita City, it is a unique cultural facility in Japan.
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Akita Museum of Art
- culture
The museum permanently exhibits works by world-renowned artist Tsuguharu Foujita, who was active in Paris, from the collection of the Masakichi Hirano Art Foundation. Among them, the 20-meter-wide mural Events of Akita, depicting everyday life in Akita, is a must-see. On the second floor, a serene water garden reflects the greenery of Senshu Park, and the adjoining lounge café offers a relaxing space to enjoy coffee and cake while admiring the seasonal scenery.
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Akarenga Red Brick Folk Museum
- culture
The Akarennga Folk Museum consists of three buildings: the Red Brick Building, the New Building, and the Storage Building. Among them, the Red Brick Building holds high historical value and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Completed in 1912 as the former head office of Akita Bank, its striking exterior features a beautiful contrast of white porcelain tiles on the first floor and red bricks on the second. This Renaissance-style structure is a rare example of Western architecture from the Meiji era preserved to this day.
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Senshu Park
- nature
- culture
The site of Kubota Castle, former residence of the Satake clan, rulers of the 200,000-koku Akita Domain. The moats still hold water, preserving the castle’s historical atmosphere, and the Japanese gardens feature cherry blossoms, azaleas, and other seasonal flowers. Visitors can also explore historical sites within the park, including the Omonogashira Gobansho (an Akita City Cultural Property), the Kubota Castle main gate, the Osumiyagura turret, and the Akita City Satake Historical Museum.
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Akita City Folklore Performing Arts Museum (Neburi Nagashi-kan)
- culture
This museum introduces Akita City's traditional performing arts, such as the Kanto Festival and the Tsuchizaki Minato Hikiyama Festival. Affectionately known by a nickname derived from the Tanabata festival event “Neburi Nagashi,” said to be the origin of the Kanto festival. The museum displays actual Kanto lanterns and Hikiyama floats, and also features a section where visitors can experience performing the Kanto dance.
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Akita City Public Market
- shopping
- gourmet
Known as “the kitchen of Akita,” the market offers seafood from Akita’s nearby waters, wild vegetables, tsukudani (simmered preserved foods), and local sake. Popular with both residents and tourists looking for souvenirs, it also offers Akita’s famous specialty, kiritanpo (grilled rice sticks). In addition to shopping, the market features dining options such as its own sushi restaurant, allowing visitors to enjoy a full culinary experience.