Highlights of Akita
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Local Market
This bustling indoor shopping venue is filled with private stores and colorful stalls that sell everything from fresh fish to fruits and pastries. Purchase some local delicacies to eat while you walk or sit down.
Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum
The exhibits inside the former 1912 bank building are dedicated to some of Akita's most celebrated craftsmen. Outside, the building is a work of art in itself, with architectural details, elegant archways and intricate tiling. Inside, you'll find the works of two celebrated local artisans, wood-block printer Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971), known for his bold color choices, and metal worker Sekiya Shiro (1907-1994) whose graceful sculptures of bronze, silver and gold are renowned.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Adjacent to the Heritage Center sits the Old Kaneko Family Home, the home was built at the latter end of the Edo period in the 1880s; the wooden home and warehouse recreates a traditional store of the times and sells authentic local crafts.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The drive from the pier to the Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum is just a brief 20-minute ride along Akita's bustling streets.
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: Bring Japanese yen for additional purchases. Tour order may vary. For Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum, there are two buildings and the one of them does not have an elevator, so it might be difficult for wheelchair users.
Due to operational reasons, the visit to the Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum has been replaced with a visit to the Akita Museum of Art for the M629 call.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Local Market
This bustling indoor shopping venue is filled with private stores and colorful stalls that sell everything from fresh fish to fruits and pastries. Purchase some local delicacies to eat while you walk or sit down.
Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum
The exhibits inside the former 1912 bank building are dedicated to some of Akita's most celebrated craftsmen. Outside, the building is a work of art in itself, with architectural details, elegant archways and intricate tiling. Inside, you'll find the works of two celebrated local artisans, wood-block printer Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971), known for his bold color choices, and metal worker Sekiya Shiro (1907-1994) whose graceful sculptures of bronze, silver and gold are renowned.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Adjacent to the Heritage Center sits the Old Kaneko Family Home, the home was built at the latter end of the Edo period in the 1880s; the wooden home and warehouse recreates a traditional store of the times and sells authentic local crafts.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The drive from the pier to the Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum is just a brief 20-minute ride along Akita's bustling streets.
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: Bring Japanese yen for additional purchases. Tour order may vary. For Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum, there are two buildings and the one of them does not have an elevator, so it might be difficult for wheelchair users.
Due to operational reasons, the visit to the Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum has been replaced with a visit to the Akita Museum of Art for the M629 call.