Akita City

Getting ashore

Ships berth at the port close to a Selion bus stop. City buses run from here to Akita Station, about 25 minutes away.

Akita is cold in winter, with heavy snow. Shops close early on some days. Check the bus times for your return to the ship.

Akita is the largest city in the prefecture of the same name, with a station, shopping streets and the Senshu Park.

The Kanto Matsuri festival in August has performers balancing lanterns on long poles. It is a major event in the city.

Kakunodate is a samurai town with preserved houses, a short train ride away. Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan and is a scenic outing.

Akita is known for kiritanpo (rice cake on a stick), hot pot and its sake. Markets and station restaurants are the easiest choice.

The currency is the yen. Cards are accepted in many places, and convenience-store ATMs accept most foreign cards.

The berth and the bus stop are flat. Samurai houses have steps and raised floors. Ask your operator for accessible transport.