All courses start from Akita City. You can also customize the route, add extra time, or combine spots — feel free to ask us.
Akita City History Route
Aburaya Collection / Akita Castle Ruins & History Museum
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Culture & Arts Highlights
Akita City Folk Performing Arts “Neburi Nagashi-kan” / Red Brick Local Museum / ARAYA Glass Studio
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Port Town History & Views
Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine / Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum / Akita Port Tower “Selion”
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Akita Highlights Tour
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum / Senshu Park / Akita Port Tower “Selion”
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Time-Travel History Tour
Akita Castle Ruins Museum / Akita Port Tower “Selion” / Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum / Aburaya Collection
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Art & Shopping Tour
ARAYA Glass Studio / Red Brick Local Museum / Senshu Art Museum / Akita Prefectural Products Plaza
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Spiritual Power Spot Tour
Hie Hachiman Shrine / Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine / Tentokuji Temple / Miyoshi Shrine & Hachiman Akita Shrine
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Culture Experience Course
Akita Prefectural Museum / Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine / Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum / Akita Port Tower “Selion”
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Architecture & Heritage Tour
Old Nara Residence / Aburaya Collection / Old Kaneko Residence / Old Kurosawa Residence / Joshitei Garden
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Crafts & Hot Springs
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum / ARAYA Glass Studio / Furusato Onsen “Yuassis”
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Oga Peninsula Scenic Route
Takashimizu Sake Brewery / Oga Tourist Information Center / Mt. Kanpu / Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum / Oga Onsen Resort
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Oga Nature & Culture Tour
Neburi Nagashi Museum / Akita Port Tower “Selion” / Mt. Kanpu / Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum / Roadside Station Oga “OGA-RE”
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Legends & Dramatic Views Tour
Akita Castle Ruins Museum / Akita Port Tower “Selion” / Oga Tourist Information Center / Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum / Godzilla Rock / Roadside Station Oga “OGA-RE”
View course detailsAburaya Collection
A unique museum using a former elementary school building to display about 200,000 pieces of fine art and folk materials collected over many years.
Akita Castle Ruins History Museum
Learn about ancient Akita Castle through excavated artifacts and reconstructed buildings in a spacious historical park.
Akita City History Route
Aburaya Collection → Akita Castle Ruins History Museum
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum
Exhibits full-size festival floats and materials from the Tsuchizaki Hikiyama Festival, along with displays on local port history and wartime air raids.
Akita Red Brick Local Museum
A former bank building turned museum showcasing traditional crafts, arts, and cultural heritage from Akita.
ARAYA Glass Studio
Enjoy glass-blowing experiences and see works by local artists. There is also a cozy café on site.
Culture & Arts Highlights
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum → Red Brick Local Museum → ARAYA Glass Studio
Senshu Park
The former castle grounds of the Satake clan, now a beautiful park where you can enjoy seasonal scenery and historical structures.
Omoriyama Zoo
A zoo located on a hill overlooking the city, home to a wide variety of animals in a natural setting.
Nature & Animals in Akita
Senshu Park → Omoriyama Zoo
Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine
The guardian shrine of the Tsuchizaki area, closely connected to the famous Hikiyama Festival and its long history.
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum
Learn about port-town life, festival culture, and the development of Tsuchizaki through detailed exhibits.
Akita Port Tower “Selion”
A landmark tower overlooking Akita Port. The observation deck offers sweeping views of the Sea of Japan and the city.
Port Town History & Views
Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine → Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum → Akita Port Tower “Selion”
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum
Discover the culture of the port town and its traditional Hikiyama Festival through dynamic displays.
Senshu Park
A relaxing green space on the former castle grounds, loved by locals for walks and seasonal views.
Akita Port Tower “Selion”
Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and city from the observation deck 100 meters above ground.
Akita Highlights Tour
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum → Senshu Park → Akita Port Tower “Selion”
Akita Castle Ruins History Museum
Explore the remains of an ancient fortress city and learn how Akita developed in early times.
Akita Port Tower “Selion”
A perfect photo spot with sweeping views of the port, coastline, and mountains beyond.
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum
Learn about the role of Tsuchizaki as a key port and its vibrant festival culture.
Aburaya Collection
A rich private collection of art and everyday objects showing the lifestyle and culture of Akita.
Time-Travel History Tour
Akita Castle Ruins → Selion → Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum → Aburaya Collection
ARAYA Glass Studio
Try glass-making or simply enjoy the colorful works on display created by local artists.
Akita Red Brick Local Museum
A museum inside a former bank, featuring both the building itself and the cultural exhibitions as highlights.
Senshu Art Museum (inside Atorion)
A city art museum known for exhibitions with a focus on Japanese-style paintings.
Akita Prefectural Products Plaza
A popular shopping spot where you can find a wide range of local specialties and crafts in one place.
Art & Shopping Tour
ARAYA Glass Studio → Red Brick Local Museum → Senshu Art Museum → Akita Prefectural Products Plaza
Hie Hachiman Shrine
A shrine known for good fortune and protection from misfortune, surrounded by peaceful forest.
Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine
A historically important shrine and spiritual home of the Hikiyama Festival.
Tentokuji Temple
A major Zen temple and the family temple of the Satake clan, with impressive buildings and grounds.
Miyoshi Shrine & Hachiman Akita Shrine
Visit shrines dedicated to victory and protection, important spiritual sites for local people.
Spiritual Power Spot Tour
Hie Hachiman Shrine → Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine → Tentokuji Temple → Miyoshi Shrine & Hachiman Akita Shrine
Akita Prefectural Museum
A large museum where you can learn about the history, nature, and folk culture of Akita in one place.
Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine
A long-established shrine that has long supported the spirit of the local festival.
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum
Learn about the port’s history and the development of the Tsuchizaki Hikiyama Festival through exhibits.
Akita Port Tower “Selion”
A viewing spot where you can enjoy the scenery of the port town and the Sea of Japan.
Culture Experience Course
Akita Prefectural Museum → Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine → Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum → Akita Port Tower “Selion”
Old Nara Residence
A stately former merchant’s house from the Edo period, designated as a cultural property by Akita City.
Aburaya Collection
A cultural hub where a huge collection of art and folk materials is open to the public.
Old Kaneko Residence
A masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture, designated as a historic building for its beauty and style.
Old Kurosawa Residence
A traditional farmhouse with thatched roof and earthen-walled storehouse, showing life in rural Akita.
Joshitei Garden
A beautifully preserved historic garden, designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
Architecture & Heritage Tour
Old Nara Residence → Aburaya Collection → Old Kaneko Residence → Old Kurosawa Residence → Joshitei Garden
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum
Exhibits the history of Tsuchizaki as a port town and its important role in local festivals and trade.
ARAYA Glass Studio
See glass-making up close and enjoy shopping for unique handmade items and souvenirs.
Furusato Onsen “Yuassis”
A relaxing hot spring facility where you can soak in natural baths and enjoy local food.
Crafts & Hot Springs
Tsuchizaki Minato History Museum → ARAYA Glass Studio → Furusato Onsen “Yuassis”
Takashimizu Sake Brewery
Visit a famous sake brand from Akita and learn how local rice and water are turned into fine sake.
Oga Tourist Information Center
Your starting point for exploring the Oga Peninsula, with maps, tips, and local information.
Mt. Kanpu
A scenic drive up a grass-covered mountain with a 360° panorama of the sea and mountains.
Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum
Learn about the Namahage, a traditional ogre-like figure, through exhibits and live demonstrations.
Oga Onsen Resort
A hot spring area where you can relax in a bath while enjoying the ocean air of the Oga Peninsula.
Oga Peninsula Scenic Route
Takashimizu Sake Brewery → Oga Tourist Information Center → Mt. Kanpu → Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum → Oga Onsen Resort
Neburi Nagashi Museum
A museum dedicated to traditional folk performing arts, including the Neburi Nagashi lantern festival.
Akita Port Tower “Selion”
Enjoy views over the city and port before heading out along the Oga coastline.
Mt. Kanpu
A scenic lookout point where you can feel the wide open sky and sea of the Oga Peninsula.
Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum
See powerful Namahage masks, costumes, and performances, and learn about the local belief behind them.
Roadside Station Oga “OGA-RE”
A lively roadside station with local seafood, snacks, and souvenirs to enjoy before heading back.
Oga Nature & Culture Tour
Neburi Nagashi Museum → Akita Port Tower “Selion” → Mt. Kanpu → Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum → Roadside Station Oga “OGA-RE”
Akita Castle Ruins History Museum
Start your journey by learning about ancient Akita at this historical museum.
Akita Port Tower “Selion”
Take a short break with a great view over the port and coastline.
Oga Tourist Information Center
Pick up local tips about Oga’s scenery, food, and culture before driving deeper into the peninsula.
Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum
Meet the fierce yet charming Namahage and see how this tradition has been passed down.
Godzilla Rock
A rock formation that looks just like Godzilla roaring at the Sea of Japan – a must-see photo spot.
Roadside Station Oga “OGA-RE”
Finish the tour with some local seafood, snacks, and souvenirs at this popular stop.
Legends & Dramatic Views Tour
Akita Castle Ruins History Museum → Akita Port Tower “Selion” → Oga Tourist Information Center → Namahage Museum & Shinzan Folklore Museum → Godzilla Rock → Roadside Station Oga “OGA-RE”
The fares shown above are for one taxi (up to 4 passengers).
- Highway tolls, parking fees, admission tickets, meals and other personal expenses are not included in the fare.
- Courses may be adjusted depending on traffic, weather, and opening hours of each facility.
- You can customize the route, start time, and pick-up / drop-off location. Please ask when you book.
- For busy seasons and weekends, we recommend making a reservation in advance.