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Things to see in Akita (Japan): 15 places and when to go
Akita is a city in Japan with around 320,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Hot springs (4), History (2). The best known are Akita Castle, Kubota Castle and Akita Museum of Art. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 39.71, 140.09
- Population
- About 320,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Hot springs (4) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Snow (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 367 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Taihei, at 1,170 m.
What to see in Akita
The places in and around Akita, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Akita CastleJapanese ancient castle in Akita city, Akita prefecture3.5 km
- Kubota CastleJapanese castle in Akita city, Akita prefecture3.2 km
- Akita Museum of ArtArt museum in Akita, Akita, Japan2.8 km
- Akita Prefectural MuseumMuseum in Akita, Akita, Japan12 km
- Akita Port Tower SelionTower building in Akita, Akita prefecture, Japan5.4 km
- Mount TaiheiMountain in Japan21 km
- Satake Historical MuseumMuseum in Akita, Akita, Japan3.2 km
- Kyōwa Ski AreaSnow27 km
- Nibetsu Forest MuseumMuseum in Akita, Akita, Japan18 km
- Taiheizan Ski Resort OpasSkiing area in Mt. Taihei, Akita City, Japan15 km
- Akita Onsen SatomiHot spring bath5.7 km
- Detohama beachBeach16 km
- KainosawaonsenOnsen15 km
- Sakura OnsenOnsen5.3 km
- TheboonHot spring bath15 km
When to go to Akita
The best time to visit Akita is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebBest time10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunPossible14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepPossible12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovBest time9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In February, 13 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Akita
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 367 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sakata, Yamagata10 places90 km
- Hirosaki18 places101 km
- Tsuruoka28 places115 km
- Aomori28 places135 km
- Hachinohe14 places152 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Akita?
The best known: Akita Castle, Kubota Castle, Akita Museum of Art, Akita Prefectural Museum, Akita Port Tower Selion. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Akita?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Akita?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 367 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Akita as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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