Akita JET Favorite Spots

Akita JET Favorite Spots

Note: This is a work in progress and is still in early development. This is intended to be a resource for Akita JETs, made by Akita JETs, and relies on Akita JET submissions of our favorite places around the prefecture. New places will be added as submissions come in. This will hopefully culminate in a collaborative resource that can be used by current and future JETs to find fun things to do around the prefecture!

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The owner is an immigrant from Korea who has run the place for decades. She is really nice, the food is great, and the food is really cheap. It's sadly not open on Sundays, but they're open for good hours in the day.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Arirang\n","link":"","lat":40.210855,"lon":140.024561,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/QUCAPtTME1wNHnEr9\"\u003EAeon Mall - Akita City\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is your classic mall that has a ton of various stores, food court, grocery store, international store, and movie theater (or cinema if you like to call it that). Not to mention it has a KFC, McDonald's, and Starbucks! Everything you could need or want when it comes to shopping is here! \u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/d/d1/AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg/300px-AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/d/d1/AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg/450px-AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/d/d1/AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg/600px-AEON_Mall_Akita.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Aeon Mall - Akita City\n","link":"","lat":39.663357,"lon":140.160769,"icon":"/w/images/3/3a/ShoppingIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/gnXF9wKoQenVFUSy5\"\u003EBukeyashiki\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHistoric samurai district of Kakunodate. Many well preserved samurai residences, including the Aoyagi Samurai Residence which currently functions as a museum (\uffe5500 admission). The district is lined with cherry blossom trees and is a notable hanami (flower viewing) spot in the spring.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg/300px-Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg/450px-Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg 1.5x, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg/600px-Bukeyashiki_Street_in_Kakunodate_20060506.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Bukeyashiki\n","link":"","lat":39.600695,"lon":140.561458,"icon":"/w/images/4/4d/HistoryIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/jCJnu2qWAGbids8H9\"\u003ECafe Gita\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis cafe features a lovely, almost secluded, view of a garden. It feels so tucked away despite being next to the station. While they don't have much food, they do feature a fantastic spicy curry made with long grain rice.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Cafe Gita\n","link":"","lat":39.308904,"lon":140.561566,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/b94DAALRFWkLmM39A\"\u003EDakigaeri Valley\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a beautiful gorge with steep cliffs and many waterfalls. Short and mostly flat hike. Highly recommended in Autumn when the leaves change color. \u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg/300px-Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg/450px-Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg 1.5x, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg/600px-Mikaeri_Falls_2008-10-25.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Dakigaeri Valley\n","link":"","lat":39.608594,"lon":140.652037,"icon":"/w/images/3/3b/HikeIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/5WXTd69oS7XKuF2G7\"\u003EDarBaar\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDarBaar is an Indian/Nepalese restaurant that serves curry and naan. It's absolutely delicious. The options for curry is really good, and you can choose from 6 different spice levels. The naan options are also fantastic, with my personal favorite being the butter cheese naan. It's a little pricier, running around \uffe52,000 per person if you get something other than the standard naan. But the portions are huge and the food is absolutely delicious. Plus, the staff speaks Japanese and English, as well as Nepali, and one guy in particular is very friendly.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"DarBaar\n","link":"","lat":40.197273,"lon":140.022876,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/HL1b6smCAbTv2b269\"\u003EDomanin\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIzakaya with an absolutely delicious and expansive menu with a nice atmosphere. You may need to make a reservation, as it is very popular.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Domanin\n","link":"","lat":39.593015,"lon":140.562757,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/EpABx84CBo4Cs5ym9\"\u003EHana Usagi\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest ramen in Kakunodate. A few different flavors available, their specialty is seafood but I like the tonkotsu and shoyu.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Hana Usagi\n","link":"","lat":39.602344,"lon":140.558283,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZEk3ywNwdGDsiCuD7\"\u003EHard-Off/Hobby-Off/Off-House - Akita City\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA large secondhand store chain that includes the only Hobby-Off location within the entire prefecture. The Off-House section includes furniture, appliances, clothing, and decor. The Hobby-Off section includes toys, collectibles, anime goods, and model kits. The Hard-Off section includes video games (both modern and retro), DVDs and CDs, instruments, and a \"junk\" section.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Hard-Off/Hobby-Off/Off-House - Akita City\n","link":"","lat":39.717247,"lon":140.149691,"icon":"/w/images/3/3a/ShoppingIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/63NCU3zuc2uAws2cA\"\u003EHerb World AKITA\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a plant nursery and huge garden. They regularly change out the plants seasonally so it's a fresh, beautiful stroll every time (and free!). They have a large shop with every herb related good imaginable. You can also make crafts like homemade soap, flower wreaths, herbal tea, and dried flower arrangements! There's a small restaurant that features herbal coffees and treats. Herb World is closed during the winter months.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Herb World AKITA\n","link":"","lat":39.358197,"lon":140.011423,"icon":"/w/images/2/2f/ScenicIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/UVwe1p56Uf27tZVaA\"\u003EKanto Festival\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFestival Date(s): August 3 to 6, 9:00 - 15:40 (Daytime Competitions), 18:50 - 21:00 (Night Parade)\u003C/b\u003E. This is a Tanabata-related celebratory festival held in Akita City. You can watch skilled performers balance Kanto (long bamboo poles) with paper lanterns attached at the end. This festival is very cool to watch and of course there are lots of music, taiko, and food stalls. \u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Kanto_Festival.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/b/b7/Kanto_Festival.jpg/300px-Kanto_Festival.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/b/b7/Kanto_Festival.jpg/450px-Kanto_Festival.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/b/b7/Kanto_Festival.jpg/600px-Kanto_Festival.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Kanto Festival\n","link":"","lat":39.71785,"lon":140.116603,"icon":"/w/images/e/e3/FestivalIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/g4GJgVwmmSvXbjaa6\"\u003EKenny Tone\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStellar Jazz Cafe with occasional live performances. Located near Kakunodate Station. Owner speaks good English and the coffee is delicious.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Kenny Tone\n","link":"","lat":39.595028,"lon":140.574135,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/mdCcSPGZaTs69Dr29\"\u003EKitaakita Takanosu Drum Festival\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFestival Date(s): 2nd Sunday of September\u003C/b\u003E. The Tsuzureko drums in Kitaakita are recorded by the Guiness Book of World Records as the world's largest. They are brought out and played during this festival along with other drums and dancers. \u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/a/a5/Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg/300px-Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/a/a5/Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg/450px-Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/a/a5/Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg/600px-Takanosu_Drum_Festival_Map.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Kitaakita Takanosu Drum Festival\n","link":"","lat":40.251064,"lon":140.376139,"icon":"/w/images/e/e3/FestivalIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/e25DhXP2MDBBhqhMA\"\u003EKyukamura Nyuto Onsen\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is one of the newer, more prominent, and more visible onsens you'll encounter in Nyuto. It may also be the most accessible for first-timers at Nyuto. It offers more modern, Western facilities and includes a hotel, restaurant, gift shop, and more. They have 3 baths: warm sulfur bath, hotter milky bath, and the outdoor bath. The baths are separated for both men and women. Towel rentals are available at the front desk, but you can bring your own towel to save a few hundred yen.\uffe5800 admission to the bath.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Kyukamura Nyuto Onsen\n","link":"","lat":39.800772,"lon":140.795025,"icon":"/w/images/4/4b/OnsenIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QYbHjBjgB2UneGj6\"\u003ELa Fuga\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen 11:00 \u30fb\u30fb2:30 for lunchtime. This restaurant serves very authentic Italian food. The owner (who happens to speak great English) is very welcoming and loves meeting ALTs! There is also an attached guest house that is great for homestays.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"La Fuga\n","link":"","lat":39.590779,"lon":140.561716,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/wvWiwtrgYUwKNVsk6\"\u003ELake Tazawa\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeepest lake in Japan at 423.4m deep. Site of the legend of Tatsuko - the legend holds that she still lives in the lake as a dragon. Lots of recreation is available including: biking, swimming, paddle boarding, and swan boats. There are also many shops and food options around the lake, as well as a nice museum for the endemic fish species in the lake. You can drive around the whole lake.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Lake Tazawa\n","link":"","lat":39.734056,"lon":140.697398,"icon":"/w/images/2/2f/ScenicIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/k9vozrjub2kmh35fA\"\u003ELake Tazawa Golden Kannon (\u9015\uff70\u8c50\uff62\u8c89\u591c\u2261\u6ff6\uff72\u879f\uff67\u9695\uff73\u9afb\uff73)\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Tazawako Golden Kannon is 35m tall. It is the largest cast iron statue in Japan and was built in 1987 as a prayer for good fortune for the local people. Sadly, it has declined and gone on a permanent hiatus. However, you can still view this beautiful sculpture and walk in the garden. Hopefully, this piece of Japanese Buddhist Culture can be rejuvenated and shine again; bringing luck to Akita Prefecture.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/5/58/Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg/300px-Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/5/58/Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg/450px-Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/5/58/Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg/600px-Big_Gold_Buddha_Tazawa.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Lake Tazawa Golden Kannon (\u9015\uff70\u8c50\uff62\u8c89\u591c\u2261\u6ff6\uff72\u879f\uff67\u9695\uff73\u9afb\uff73)\n","link":"","lat":39.739219,"lon":140.723008,"icon":"/w/images/a/a3/ShrineIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/eXuSVYdhUcyfBELP7\"\u003EMoriya Shokudo\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the most interesting restaurants you can find in Japan are hole-in-the-wall Syokudo and Teishoku restaurants, and this place is one of my favorites. Their prices are very reasonable, and their curry rice is perfect for those of us that enjoy some chunky vegetables and a homemade taste. Seating is limited, so I recommend groups of four or less.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Moriya_Shokudo.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/1/15/Moriya_Shokudo.jpg/300px-Moriya_Shokudo.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/1/15/Moriya_Shokudo.jpg/450px-Moriya_Shokudo.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/1/15/Moriya_Shokudo.jpg/600px-Moriya_Shokudo.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Moriya Shokudo\n","link":"","lat":39.315989,"lon":140.561051,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/dbEac8soe92ZVXfc8\"\u003EMount Akita-Komagatake\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExpected open season is June through October, with access closed during the winter months. 1,637m elevation mountain, but arrival at the 8th station starts you at 1,305m elevation already. Public parking at the 8th station is not available on weekends or public holidays, but you can take a public bus up to the 8th station unless going on a weekday. Bus fees vary depending on departure location - Arupa Komakusa being about \uffe5630 one-way and Tazawako Station being about \uffe51050 one-way. There is a 5.5km loop (including the summit) estimated by The Japan National Tourist Organization to be a 5.5hr hike for average hikers. More advanced trails are available connecting to other peaks for more experienced hikers.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:%E7%A7%8B%E7%94%B0%E9%A7%92%E3%83%B6%E5%B2%B3.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/2/28/%E7%A7%8B%E7%94%B0%E9%A7%92%E3%83%B6%E5%B2%B3.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"222\" class=\"mw-file-element\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Mount Akita-Komagatake\n","link":"","lat":39.767645,"lon":140.807245,"icon":"/w/images/3/3b/HikeIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/LCyE9CZAPW2gaXNA9\"\u003ENakagawa Shokudou\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA local family restaurant in Higashi-Noshiro that serves classic Japanese food like curry and don dishes. Their portions are really big, and the food is delicious. The only problems are 1.) you have to wait a bit for the food, and 2.) it's only open for a couple hours around lunchtime.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Nakagawa Shokudou\n","link":"","lat":40.192024,"lon":140.062203,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/fEuqpgXuaPA2Xb8d7\"\u003ENoshiro Energium Park\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENoshiro Energium Park is a little museum near Noshiro's harbor that showcases the history of Noshiro as a port hub for various energy products. In particular, Noshiro is historically famous for oil, gas, lumber, and wind energy. There's also a botanical garden dome, great for pictures. The museum is completely free, and it's worth a visit if you happen to be in Noshiro and are interested in local Japanese history.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Noshiro Energium Park\n","link":"","lat":40.19093,"lon":139.996178,"icon":"/w/images/4/4d/HistoryIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/D7jiMnGPHPvfQcjY8\"\u003EOyasukyo Gorge\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough this area is most famous for its onsens, it's also hands down one of the best places to enjoy watching momiji. There's a promenade along a river inside the gorge where you can feel the heat from 98\u9083\u30fbhot springs. You can also stand on the nearby bridge overlooking the gorge and get a birds-eye view of the foliage. It's not a hike but there are quite a few stairs (down and then up). At the top of the staircase, there's a little souvenir shop that sells softserve icecream. This place seems to be especially crowded in mid to late November.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/3/3e/Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg/300px-Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/3/3e/Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg/450px-Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/3/3e/Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg/600px-Oyasukyo_Gorge_MapImage.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Oyasukyo Gorge\n","link":"","lat":39.006679,"lon":140.664461,"icon":"/w/images/2/2f/ScenicIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/dzSATW2m8ezyNDnN6\"\u003ERamen Danjuro Route 13\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019ve ever thought \u201cI love ramen but these portion sizes are out of control,\u201d this is the place for you! Their bowls are shallower than other shops, and I always seem to reach the bottom just as soon as I\u2019m getting full. Their specialty is a chicken bone broth and it's my favorite in town.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Ramen Danjuro Route 13\n","link":"","lat":39.31283,"lon":140.556175,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/REwWDwF35SHrWAvN8\"\u003ERush Bar\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA nice western style bar with a great lo-fi vibe. Across from Omagari Station. Plenty of drinks, beers and food on the menu including pizza. Open until very late. They play great music and have DJ nights on occasion.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Rush Bar\n","link":"","lat":39.465247,"lon":140.478691,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/SJ8Cgpmq7z1JQtgW7\"\u003ESki Rental Magokoro\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETHE place for renting ski or snowboard equipment in Akita. They do seasonal ski or snowboard rentals at very affordable rates, as well as daily rentals if you are heading to Tazawako Ski Resort. Run by an incredibly lovely couple that have been operating here for a long time.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Ski Rental Magokoro\n","link":"","lat":39.764738,"lon":140.758654,"icon":"/w/images/5/5e/SkiiIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWndX1tt83QnPRZm9\"\u003ESoba \u0026amp; Hinai-Jidori \u2018Inaho\u2019\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a small quaint restaurant that sells Soba and Akita's famous Hinai Jidori chicken. The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere as well as mange/books you can read while you are there. This restaurant is also featured in Abroad in Japan's YouTube video \u003Ci\u003EThis Japanese Town Has a Big Problem\u003C/i\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/1/19/Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg/300px-Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/1/19/Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg/450px-Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/1/19/Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg/600px-Inaho_Restaurant_MapImage.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Soba \u0026amp; Hinai-Jidori \u2018Inaho\u2019\n","link":"","lat":40.23109,"lon":140.371317,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/AqFLeJy8EoQxNsqR6\"\u003ETamagawa Dam Camp Ground\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree campsite along the Tama river near the Tamagawa Dam.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Tamagawa Dam Camp Ground\n","link":"","lat":39.827807,"lon":140.642783,"icon":"/w/images/4/49/CampingIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/yib4pF5ep65dC9hS9\"\u003ETamagawa Onsen\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHighly acidic onsen renowned for its healing properties. Short hiking trail connected to the facility where people can relax on rocks, watch steam vents, and view volcanic activity. There's also a decent restaurant.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Tamagawa Onsen\n","link":"","lat":39.963212,"lon":140.724537,"icon":"/w/images/4/4b/OnsenIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/y1Cwooxazjh2nrEa8\"\u003EYakuzen\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA small Japanese cafe/restaurant near to Don Quijote in Yokote. They also serve vegetarian (maybe even vegan) meals that are super delicious! The owner is friendly and speaks really great English! No reservation is needed but they seem to be really popular on Sundays.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Yakuzen\n","link":"","lat":39.311996,"lon":140.551191,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/73AwU6kFs1Lffy6aA\"\u003E\u30b2\u30fc\u30e0\u5009\u5eab Game Souko\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGame Souko is like a mini Noshiro version of Akita City's Mansaido. It's a shop that has claw machines and sections for different nerdy goods, including games (retro and new), manga, DVDs and CDs, figures, toys, trading cards, and anime/game goods. It also has some fishing supplies as well (for some reason). They also host card game gatherings I believe, though I'm not sure.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"\u30b2\u30fc\u30e0\u5009\u5eab Game Souko\n","link":"","lat":40.19104563384682,"lon":140.03491809875584,"icon":"/w/images/3/3a/ShoppingIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/J5Sj4JriGCXeY5z97\"\u003E\u3044\u308f\u3084 \u6e2f\u5317\u5e97\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsed Trading Card Shop that runs weekly tournaments and pre-releases of TCG games like MTG, ONE PIECE, POKEMON, ETC. Also sells lots of tcg merch and accessories like mats, sleeves, precon decks and booster packs. Is also a small candy / snack store as well.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" typeof=\"mw:File/Thumb\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Iwaya_MapImage.jpg\" class=\"mw-file-description\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"/w/images/thumb/7/73/Iwaya_MapImage.jpg/300px-Iwaya_MapImage.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"mw-file-element\" srcset=\"/w/images/thumb/7/73/Iwaya_MapImage.jpg/450px-Iwaya_MapImage.jpg 1.5x, /w/images/thumb/7/73/Iwaya_MapImage.jpg/600px-Iwaya_MapImage.jpg 2x\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"\u3044\u308f\u3084 \u6e2f\u5317\u5e97\n","link":"","lat":39.76464876743138,"lon":140.07596656135516,"icon":"/w/images/3/3a/ShoppingIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/TTT3WjUMkhXqBswV6\"\u003E\u30d9\u30fc\u30ab\u30ea\u30fc\u0026amp;\u30d3\u30b9\u30c8\u30ed CRUST\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest bakery in Akita! If you're craving something other than the typical sweet Japanese bread, come here. The owners are a Dutch husband and Japanese wife duo and are super friendly. On Wednesdays, they serve homemade pizza! They have a cute terrace for outdoor eating.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"\u30d9\u30fc\u30ab\u30ea\u30fc\u0026amp;\u30d3\u30b9\u30c8\u30ed CRUST\n","link":"","lat":39.2605441064519,"lon":139.91864425744853,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"},{"text":"\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/F2uq3foCJvqgA5yZ6\"\u003E\u304b\u3064\u3402 \u672c\u8358\u672c\u5e97\u003C/a\u003E\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETonkatsu restaurant with a traditional Japanese room environment. River/pond right outside the patio makes for a good view.\n\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"\u304b\u3064\u3402 \u672c\u8358\u672c\u5e97\n","link":"","lat":39.38689180169091,"lon":140.04664929899565,"icon":"/w/images/b/b5/RestaurantIcon.png"}]}