Access Within Akita CityAccess Within Akita City

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Bus Routes/Limousine Bus/Long-Distance Bus

are the bus platform numbers.

Bus Depot/Akita Station West Exit

1
Airport limousine bus
10
Downtown Loop Bus”Gururu”

Bus Depot/Akita Station East Exit

4
Long-distance Bus(Tokyo/Sendai)

Akita Station West/East Exit Bus Platform Information (in Japanese only)
Akita Airport Limousine Bus Timetable (in Japanese only)

・When taking a route bus, please take a numbered ticket when you get on, and pay the fare with it when you get off. Please note that the route number may not be displayed on some buses.
・You can board the Akita Airport limousine bus without a seat reservation.
・Reservation required for buses for Tokyo and Sendai.

Base fare (up to 1.0 km)

Standard-size car
¥580
Specific full-size car (jumbo)
¥780
  • There is a 20 percent late night/early morning (10 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
    surcharge.
  • Taxis can be found around the city, and there is no charge to call
    and have one come to a specific location.
  • Taxi companies without welfare vehicles or wheelchair-accessible vehicles can also make the necessary arrangements
    if you tell them that you need a taxi for the disabled.

Taxi Companies (Akita Hire Association Akita Branch )

※The taxi company website is in Japanese only.

Akita Godo Taxi
TEL:018-823-6177
Asahi Taxi
TEL:018-834-5555
King Taxi
TEL:018-862-6677
Kokusai Taxi
TEL:018-833-5931
Taxi Center Ai
TEL:018-823-1111
Akita Minato Kotsu
TEL:018-845-1133
Akita Chuo Transport
TEL:018-823-7474
Katsuhira Taxi
TEL:018-823-8141
Takao Hire
TEL:018-839-2231
Ukita Sangyo Kotsu
TEL:018-888-9600
  • ・・・Wheelchair friendly
  • ・・・Jumbo taxi available

Please make a reservation at least 3 days
in advance for a taxi to visit sake brewery.(See below)
Click here for more information.
https://www.hirekyokai-akita.or.jp/kura_taku/ (※In Japanese only)

Akita City Sightseeing My Taxi

Akita City Sightseeing My Taxi, which has a cost-saving flat rate, is a convenient way to enjoy sightseeing in Akita City! There are also courses available that include tourist attractions in Oga City and in Katagami City.
Click here for more information.

Akita Airportliner

It is a reservation-based share taxi that connects Akita Airport with the main sightseeing spots and urban areas in Akita Prefecture. Can be used by one or more persons. You can travel from Akita Airport to your destination without any transfers.
*Reservations by telephone should be made by 5:00 pm the day before the boarding date. Online reservations should be made by 5:00 pm two days before the boarding date.
http://akita.airportliner.net/en/

Rent-a-car

TOYOTA Rent a car, Akita Station Branch

Address
4-6-5 Nakadori, Akita City
Phone Number
018-833-0100
0800-7000-111

NISSAN Rent-A-Lease Akita, Akita Station East Exit

Address
ALVE,2nd Floor, 4-1 Higashidori Nakamachi, Akita City
Phone Number
018-835-1623
0120-00-4123

Eki Rent a Car, Akita Office

Address
7-1-2 Nakadori, Akita City
Phone Number
018-833-9308

Rent-a-cycle

Akita City Tourist Information Center

Address
7-1-2 Nakadori, Akita City Located inside Akita Station
(in front of Akita Shinkansen ticket gate)
Phone Number
018-832-7941
Business Hours
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Apr.-Oct.)(Return key by 6:30 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Nov.)(Return key by 5:30 p.m.)

※Can be rented by those who do not live in Akita City and are visiting Akita City for sightseeing or business.
※Available on a first-come, first-served basis (reservations not accepted).
※Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
※May be unavailable due to bad weather.