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Akita · Japan · View on map
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
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.
Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.
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
About 21 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
Model plans in this region
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourceakita-yulala.jp
Source: Wikipedia “Akita (city)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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