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WELCOME TO AKITA CITY！ To everyone visiting Akita City on Thursday, July 9

A memorable encounter with Akita.

Why not experience traditions, savor the cuisine, and meet the people? You will discover a special moment to enjoy the unique charm of Akita with all your senses.

Here, you will find traditional culture, seasonal flavors, and the warm hospitality of the people.

We also offer programs designed for you to experience the unique local culture, including spectacular kanto performances, local cuisine, and sake.

Along with sightseeing, make sure to experience the unique charms of Akita.

Recommendations for those who want to fully enjoy Akita

A “premium experience” goes beyond regular sightseeing. We offer special programs that allow you to experience the charm of Akita even more deeply.

*While the “Premium Experience” events are scheduled to coincide with cruise ship’s visit, this event is also open to the public. If you are not joining the cruise, please arrive and depart directly at the venue. For more details, please contact the Akita City Machinaka Tourist Information Center. 018-824-8686

Choose from three menu options for the ‘Premium Experience’

The Akita Kanto Festival Experience

Venue: Akita City Cultural Creation Center

Date and Time: Thursday, July 9, 1st 12:15~, 2nd 13:30~ *Duration: approx. 45 min.

Experience fee: ￥25,000

Capacity: Max 10 guests

Contents: Introduction to Akita Kanto Festival by a member of Akita City Kanto Association/Watching performance of Akita Kanto Fastival / Experience of the Kanto performance and the drums / Commemorative Photo Session / Receive a participation certificate and Kanto Festival goods as a memento

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Premium Japanese Sake Tasting Experience

Venue: Kame-sei Restaurant

Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 10:30~12:30 *Duration: approx. 120 min.

Experience fee: ￥45,000

Capacity: 2-5 guests

Contents: Sake tasting workshop by a sake expert Misao Sakuraba/ Lunch unique to Akita, supervised by the executive chef of Kappo Kame-sei Restaurant / Enjoy performances by Akita Maiko from Akita City and Yuzawa Yunohana Geigi from Yuzawa City, and experience traditional Japanese entertainment / Photo session with the Maiko and the Geigi /Receive a pair of cherry bark chopsticks as a memento.

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Premium Kiritanpo Hot Pot Making Experience

Venue: Japanese restaurant, Mikuriya-Korin

Date and Time: Thursday, July 9, 11:00~13:00 *Duration: approx. 90 min.

Experience fee: ￥42,000

Capacity: 2-5 guests

Contents: An explanation of Kiritanpo hot pot by Executive Chef Mikuriya-Korin / Kiritanpo cooking experience / Experience cooking Kiritanpo hot pot, and enjoy it Dishes using fermented foods from Akita, and Akita’s Sake will be also served/Receive a pair of cherry bark chopsticks as a memento.

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Recommendations for those who want to freely enjoy the city of Akita

Start your journey here! “Akita Attractions Sharing Area” / Venue: Akita Bunka Sozo Kan – Akita City Cultural Creation Center / Time: 9:00~

We provide information on tourist spots, gourmet food, and events in English . In addition, you can experience the unique charms of Akita such as Babahera and miso tanpo , sake tastings, and traditional craft workshops. We recommend gathering information before sightseeing to create travel memories.

The ‘Information’ section introducing tourist information about Akita City
Akita Specialties Photo Board
A ‘food’ section where you can enjoy Akita specialties (available for purchase)… Tasting Akita specialties like Babahera, miso tanpo , sake, and Gakko
Casual ‘Traditional Craft Workshop’ section (available for purchase)

Experience the charms of Akita casually! “Downtown Event” / Please visit each venue

Watch the powerful performances up close: ‘Kanto Performance’ / Venue: Akita Bunka Sozo Kan – Akita City Cultural Creation Center
A relaxing moment in an extraordinary space: “Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience” / Venue: “Senan” – tea house in Senshu Park
Akita Station Front Cruise Market, featuring most attractive specialties in Akita / Venue: Oyane Hiroba – a covered street in front of Akita station
Other ongoing events are available here