Akita, Akita Prefecture與次郎稲荷神社Takashimizu Park大森山動物園地蔵田遺跡Koizumigata Park五平山
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Akita

Akita is a city in Akita Prefecture district, Akita Prefecture, Japan of about 320,069 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 temples. The must-see places are 與次郎稲荷神社, Kubota Castle Ruins and Senshū Park.

39.7167° N, 140.1167° EPop. 320,069

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Within 30 km110 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see57
Notable114
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

與次郎稲荷神社, heritage site near Akita
Must-see

與次郎稲荷神社

Heritage site · 1 km

Kubota Castle Ruins, heritage site near Akita
Must-see

Kubota Castle Ruins

Heritage site · 1 km

Senshū Park, park near Akita
Must-see

Senshū Park

Park · 1 km

Places near Akita by type

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One day from Akita

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akita
  2. Takashimizu Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Koizumigata Parkpark · 45 min
  4. 五平山viewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. 地蔵田遺跡heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. 大森山動物園nature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Akita
Today’s loopAkitaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akita?

與次郎稲荷神社 (heritage site, about 1 km), Kubota Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 1 km), Senshū Park (park, about 1 km), Iyataka Shrine (temple, about 1 km), 楢山明田近隣公園 (park, about 2 km), 日吉八幡神社 (temple, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akita?

135 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 temples, 23 museums, 16 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Akita?

Yojiro-kun, about 1 km by road; The Achievements of Taro Shoji (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akita?

八橋一里塚, about 3 km by road; 五平山 (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akita?

Start in Akita, visit Takashimizu Park, then Koizumigata Park, then 五平山, then 地蔵田遺跡, then 大森山動物園, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.