AKITA PREFECTURE
Akita Prefecture is located along the Sea of Japan Coast in the Tohoku region in the north eastern part of the island of Honshu. Akita Prefecture is famous for its Onsen (hot springs) particularly around the picturesque Lake Tazawa.
Akita Prefecture is located along the Sea of Japan Coast in the Tohoku region in the north eastern part of the island of Honshu. The capital city of Akita Prefecture is Akita city. Akita Prefecture is famous for its Onsen (hot springs) particularly around the picturesque Lake Tazawa. Akita Prefecture also has many ski fields. Other Akita Prefecture attractions include the old town of Kakunodate, which is sometimes referred to as Little Kyoto as it features many preserved samurai houses.
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Akita is the capital city of Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku the northeastern region of Honshu island. Akita is famous for its Onsen (hot springs) in and around Akita, plus its close proximity to the ski fields. | |
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Bank of Hinokinai River and Kakunodate Samurai Residence area of Senboku in Akita Prefecture is famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. There are around 800 cherry blossom trees along the banks of Hinokinai River and Kakunodate Samurai Residence area. | |
Mato Park, located in Yokote Akita Prefecture, is famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. | |
Senshu Park, located in Akita Akita Prefecture, is the site of ruins of Akita Castle. Senshu Park features many flowering plants: Lotus on the moat (early Summer), Azaleas and cherry blossom in Spring. Senshu Park is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. | |
Shirakami-Sanchi is a forest park in the mountains of northern Honshu which contains a virgin cool-temperate forest of Siebold's beech trees once common in northern Honshu. The forest is home to black bears, serow and 87 species of birds. Shirakami-Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the "Shirakami-Sanchi" listing. | |