Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Akita, Japan
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1.1 km
33 m
Experience Akita in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in AkitaSight 1: 久保田城跡
Kubota Castle is a Japanese castle in the city Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Throughout the Edo period, Kubota Castle was home to the Satake clan, daimyō of Kubota Domain, rulers of northern Dewa Province. The castle was also known as "Yadome-jō" (矢留城) or "Kuzune-jō" (葛根城). In the official documents of the Tokugawa shogunate, the castle was called "Akita-jō" (秋田城), although this name is now more commonly used to refer to the Nara period fortified settlement of Akita Castle which was nearby.
Sight 2: Senshū Park
Senshu Park is a city park (general park) and place name located on the ruins of Kubota Castle in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as "Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins)" as a designated scenic spot in Akita City.
Sight 3: 與次郎稲荷神社
Yojiro Inari Shrine is a shrine located in Akita City, Akita Prefecture and Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture. There is one shrine of the same name with the history of "The Legend of Yojiro Fox" in both cities. In this section, we will mainly explain the shrines in Akita City.
Sight 4: Akita Arts Theatre Mille Has
Akita Arts Theater Milhas (Akita Arts Theater Milhas) is a multipurpose hall located in Chiaki Meitoku-cho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture.
Sight 5: Satake Historical Museum
Satake Historical Museum opened in Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan in 1990. Located in the grounds of Kubota Castle in Senshū Park , the collection relates to the Satake clan, daimyō of the Akita Domain.
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