Akita Prefecture stretches along Japan's northwestern Tohoku coast, offering a remarkable blend of preserved feudal heritage, volcanic landscapes, and centuries-old culinary traditions. The samurai townscape of Kakunodate rivals Kyoto for beauty, while the impossibly blue Lake Tazawa—Japan's deepest—draws visitors year-round. Akita is famed for its Kanto Festival, when hundreds of performers balance towering bamboo poles hung with paper lanterns; for Namahage demon lore on the rugged Oga Peninsula; for steaming mountain onsen clusters at Nyuto; and for producing some of Japan's most celebrated sake and the uniquely tender Inaniwa udon.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Oga Aquarium (Gao)
Kanto Festival Daytime Experience
Namahage Museum (Oga)
Lake Tazawa Boat Cruise
Dakigaeri Gorge Walk
Kiritanpo Making Experience
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hotel Metropolitan Akita
Kogen Hotel Tazawako
Dormy Inn Akita
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.