From Akita Airport to Naruko Onsenkyo (Onikobe), it takes about two hours by car, making it easily accessible and allowing you to travel while sightseeing. This is recommended for those who want to travel efficiently, as you can travel while enjoying sightseeing. In this article, we will introduce a plan to head to the Naruko area while sightseeing around Akita.
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Table of Contents
- Akita Airport: The gateway to the sky
- [Day 1] Enjoy fun and cuisine at Akita Furusato Village!
- [Day 2] Sightseeing around Masuda Town!
- [Day 3] Let's visit the Innai Silver Mine Foreigners' Residence and then head to Naruko Onsen!
- If you want to enjoy a stroll around Naruko Onsen, head to Hotel WAMARE Onikobe
Akita Airport: The gateway to the sky
Akita is an airport with direct flights to and from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo.
There are six car rental offices within the airport, and rental cars can be picked up on the first floor of the domestic terminal building.
[Day 1] Enjoy fun and cuisine at Akita Furusato Village!
On the first day, depart from Akita Airport. Enter the Tohoku Expressway at Kyowa IC and exit at Yokote IC.
Play, learn and experience! "Akita Furusato Mura"
Furusato Mura is an all-weather theme park.
The vast village is packed with attractions, including a planetarium, trick art, and athletic facilities, as well as souvenir shops and gourmet food, so you can have fun all day long.
Sato Yosuke Yokote Branch: Enjoy Akita's specialty Inaniwa udon
Sato Yosuke Shoten is a specialty store for Inaniwa udon. In addition to the standard Seiro and Kake udon, you can also enjoy Thai curry tsuke udon.
It's located inside Akita Furusato Village, so it's perfect for lunch.
[Day 2] Sightseeing around Masuda Town!
On the second day, we will be sightseeing around Masuda-cho in Yokote City. Masuda-cho is packed with attractive spots and is perfect for sightseeing.
Yokote Masuda Manga Museum: Japan's first manga museum
Yokote Masuda Manga Museum is a full-scale museum themed on original manga drawings. Valuable original drawings are on display inside the museum, allowing visitors to experience Japan's proud manga culture.
Enjoy healthy koji dishes at Shunsai Miso Chaya Kurawo
Shunsai Miso Chaya Kurawo is a restaurant where you can enjoy koji dishes. Akita is one of the leading rice-producing areas in Japan and has a deep connection with koji.
This is a rare restaurant where you can enjoy the koji culture that is deeply rooted in local life.
Masuda Tourist and Products Center Kura-no-Eki: A place to see traditional buildings
Masuda Tourist and Products Center Kura-no-Eki is a facility developed to introduce the traditional buildings of the Masuda area. At Kura-no-Eki, you can not only get tourist information but also purchase local specialties.
The tourist product center, which utilizes a huge storehouse, is called a "storehouse station" rather than a roadside station.
[Day 3] Let's visit the Innai Silver Mine Foreigners' Residence and then head to Naruko Onsen!
On the third day, after visiting the Innai Ginzan Ijinkan, we plan to drive to the Naruko area.
Learn about the history of the Innai Silver Mine at the Innai Ginzan Ijinkan
Innai Ginzan Ijinkan is a local museum where you can learn about the history of Innai Ginzan through historical documents and models.
The red brick building was modeled after the residence of a German engineer who was modernizing the Innai silver mine.
The Innai Silver Mine Site is packed with 350 years of history
After touring the Innai Ginzan Ijinkan, let's take a look at the remains of an actual operating silver mine. At its peak, the Innai Ginzan silver mine boasted the highest silver production in Japan.
The mine was in operation for about 350 years from its discovery until it was completely closed. The entrance to the mine from that time still remains at the Innai Silver Mine site.
La Foret Kurikoma: Enjoy natural hot springs and meals
La Foret Kurikoma is a mountain pass station where you can enjoy a restaurant and hot springs. At the restaurant, you can enjoy Inaniwa udon noodles and wagyu steaks.
The natural hot spring "Hoju Onsen" has lukewarm water, so it is easy for children to enter.
If you want to enjoy a stroll around Naruko Onsen, head to Hotel WAMARE Onikobe
Hotel WAMARE Onikobe, located in Onikobe, Naruko Onsen, is a ryokan (Japanese inn) that can be rented out as a whole building.
The hotel's interior and exterior design incorporates Japanese elements, giving guests a sense of the history, culture, and traditions of Tohoku.
It can accommodate up to 14 people, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay with your family or friends without worrying about others.
The interior of the inn uses traditional crafts such as Naruko Kokeshi dolls, Sendai chests, and Iwayado chests, making it an inn where you can experience the history, culture, and traditions of Tohoku.
The hotel is also close to the historic hot spring resorts of Naruko Onsenkyo and Onikobe Onsen, making it an attractive base for exploring the Naruko area.
If you are planning a trip from Akita to Naruko Onsen, please consider staying at Hotel WAMARE Onikobe.
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