Akita Furusato Mura

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A theme park where you can fully enjoy Akita's culture, history, and nature! It boasts a variety of workshops offering traditional crafts and local cuisine experiences, as well as amusement facilities like a planetarium. You can even meet Nobu-kun, the Akita dog!

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HighlightsWorkshops to experience Akita's traditional crafts
Restaurants serving local cuisine
Enjoy the starry sky at the planetarium
Explore the wonders of trick art
Take photos with Nobu-kun, the Akita dog

Basic Information

Address: 62-46 Akasaka Tomigazawa, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Akita

Access: 3 minutes from Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway, located within the Akita Furusato Mura. Free parking is available at Akita Furusato Mura, adjacent to the main building. From Akita Airport: By car/rental car: Approximately 45 minutes (no connecting bus to Yokote City) By public transportation: From JR Yokote Station East Exit, take the Ugo Kotsu bus: Weekdays: Yokote-Hiraka "Asahigaoka Line", Weekends & Holidays: Yokote-Hiraka "Furusato Mura Line". To JR Yokote Station: From Akita: From Omagari Station on the Akita Shinkansen, take the Ou Main Line (approx. 20 minutes). From Akita Station on the Ou Main Line (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes). From Sendai: From Sendai Station, take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Kitakami Station, then transfer to the Kitakami Line (approx. 2 hours). From Sendai Station, take the Akita Shinkansen to Omagari Station, then transfer to the Ou Main Line (approx. 2 hours). Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Irregular holidays

Fee: Free admission

INFO: The facility boasts a restaurant, gift shop, and cafe. Free parking is also available. Akita Furusato Mura is a theme park where you can fully enjoy the charms of Akita Prefecture. Come experience Akita's culture, history, and nature!

HP: https://www.akitafurusatomura.co.jp/

Overview

Akita Furusato Mura is a theme park located in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience the charm of Akita with all five senses. Opened in 1994, it's a popular comprehensive facility offering a taste of Akita's traditional culture, nature, and food. The park features a Craft Exhibition Hall showcasing Akita's traditional crafts, and a Craft Workshop where you can try your hand at making them. Here, you can experience creating traditional Akita crafts like birch bark crafts (kabazayou), Akita woodworking, and Akita Kanto (lantern festival floats). Watching the artisans at work is also a highlight. At the Furusato Ryori-kan (local cuisine hall), you can savor delicious Akita specialties, including Kiritanpo nabe (a hearty rice dumpling pot), Inaniwa udon (thin wheat noodles), and Hinai-jidori (local chicken). These dishes, made with locally sourced ingredients, are all exquisite and offer a true taste of Akita. There are also plenty of amusement facilities for children and adults alike. Wonder Castle offers engaging activities for children, including trick art, indoor athletic courses, and a ball pool. The Hoshizora Tankenkan Spacea (Starry Sky Exploration Hall) features a planetarium utilizing the latest digital technology, allowing visitors to experience the wonder of the cosmos under a breathtaking starry sky. Akita Furusato Mura is a theme park where you can fully enjoy Akita's culture, history, and nature. It's perfect for family trips and dates. Come and experience the charm of Akita!