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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Akita_PrefectureAkita Prefecture - Wikipedia

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   Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) [a̠kʲita̠] is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Its population is estimated 915,691 (as of 1 August 2023) and its geographic area is 11,637 km 2 (4,493 sq mi).

2. en.japantravel.com › akitaAkita Guide: Things to do in Akita - Japan Travel

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   Learn about Akita Prefecture, a region in Tohoku with rich culture, nature and cuisine. Find out about its attractions, events, food, accommodation and more.

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4. www.japan-guide.com › list › e1203Akita Prefecture Travel Guide

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   Learn about Akita, a large prefecture in the northern Tohoku Region, famous for its natural beauty, hot springs and samurai heritage. Find top destinations, attractions, festivals and tips for your trip to Akita.

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   • Take a walk along the samurai residence street in Kakunodate. Kakunodate, which once flourished as a castle town, is now a historic area where many homes formerly owned by samurai remain.
   • Trekking in the world natural heritage forests of Shirakami-Sanchi. The Shirakami-Sanchi is a vast mountainous area of about 130,000 hectares that rests on the border between Akita and Aomori prefectures.
   • Pleasure boat cruise on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan. Located in the middle of eastern Akita, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. The symbolic golden Tatsuko statue rises up out of the shining lapis lazuli surface of the lake and is a popular photo spot.
   • See the traditional snowy Kamakura event. Kamakura is a small New Year event symbolic of Akita Prefecture. The traditional event reveres the water god by setting up an altar in a snow hut.

6. japanstartshere.com › akita-travel-guideThe Only Akita Travel Guide You're Going to Need

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   Discover Akita prefecture, one of Japan's least-loved but most charming destinations. Learn about its culture, nature, history and cuisine, and how to plan your trip with this comprehensive guide.

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   Where is Akita Prefecture?

   • Located on the north-western side of Honshu, Akita Prefecture is adjacent to the Sea of Japan to the west and borders four other prefectures: Aomori in the north, Iwate in the east, Miyagi in the southeast, and Yamagata in the south.

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   What is Akita known for?

   • Akita prefecture is known as being the home of Akita and Shibu Inu dogs, for its amazing ski fields, for myths like that of the Namahage and for the annual Kantou Matsuri festival. It’s known more among Japanese people than it is among foreigners. How long is Shinkansen from Tokyo to Akita?

   The Only Akita Travel Guide You're Going to Need - Japan Starts Here

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   Is Akita Japan's least-loved Prefecture?

   • Tucked in the tightest corner of northeastern Japan, Akita is one of Japan’s least-loved prefectures, for better or for worse. I’ve spent years discovering Akita, from my first strolls through Kakunodate Samurai village to my latest forays around the Oga peninsula—and, at long last, to the Akita Kanto Matsuri festival that takes place every August.

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   Does Akita Prefecture have enough hotels?

   • Akita prefecture doesn’t have nearly enough hotels, even for the small number of exiting tourists. The first place I ever visited in Akita prefecture was Kakunodate, a Samurai village located approximately halfway between Akita city and Iwate prefecture’s Morioka.

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8. www.nippon.com › en › guide-to-japanAkita Prefecture | Nippon.com

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   Apr 13, 2023 · Akita Prefecture at a Glance. Established in 1871 (formerly parts of Dewa and Mutsu provinces) Capital: Akita. Population: 960,000 (as of Oct. 2020) Area: 11,638 km2. The city of Akita, the ...

9. www.japan.travel › en › destinationsAkita | Tohoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National ...

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   Akita is a northern prefecture with outdoor activities, history, festivals and local specialties. Learn how to get there, what to see and do, and what to eat in Akita.