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Akita

Akita · Japan · 39.76, 140.06

The capital of Akita Prefecture on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku. Known for rice and sake, it preserves distinctive folk traditions such as Namahage and the Kanto Festival. Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa, and other inland attractions are accessible from the port, which also offers hot springs and local cuisine.

Port highlights

About 300,000
Population
A Sea of Japan climate. Summers are mild, while winters are cold with heavy snow. Cruises mainly operate from spring to autumn.
Climate
Japanese
Language
Japanese yen (JPY)
Currency
August (Kanto Festival) to autumn foliage
Best time to visit
Local food

Kiritanpo nabe, Inaniwa udon, hatahata, shottsuru, Akita local sake

Sights
Senshu Park (site of Kubota Castle)Samurai residences in KakunodateLake TazawaNamahage (Oga)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
3°
-2°Jan
4°
-2°Feb
8°
0°Mar
14°
5°Apr
20°
11°May
24°
16°Jun
27°
20°Jul
29°
22°Aug
25°
17°Sep
19°
10°Oct
12°
5°Nov
6°
0°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Akita · about 5.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥950
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Sapporo (about 383 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AXT
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Akita (city)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)