Let's go to Naruko while touring Akita! Introducing a recommended sightseeing plan

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From Akita Airport to Naruko Onsenkyo (Onikobe), it takes about 2 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 ...

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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] Visit the Innai Ginzan Ijinkan and head to Naruko!
If you want to enjoy a stroll around Naruko Onsen, head to Hotel WAMARE Onikobe

Akita Airport: The gateway to the sky

Akita Airport is an airport where direct flights depart from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo. Flights to Taiwan also depart and arrive on Thursdays and Sundays. The operation period is from Sunday, December 10, 2023 to Thursday, March 27, 2025.

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.

Parking fees at the airport are as follows:

Parking is free for up to two hours, after which a fee is charged for every hour or night.

● Maximum charge per 24 hours is 320 to 1,050 yen

Parking rates vary by location.

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[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.

Address: 62-46 Tomigasawa, Akasaka, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-17:00

Price: Prices vary by facility

Access: 3 minutes by car from Yokote IC on the Tohoku Expressway

For more information, please check the Akita Furusato Village website.

https://akitafurusatomura.co.jp/

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.

Address: Akita Furusato Village, 62-46, Akasaka, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: Weekdays: 11:00-15:00

Weekends and holidays: 11:00-17:00 (last order 16:30)

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.

Address: 285 Shinmachi, Masudacho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Closed: 3rd Tuesday of every month

Admission fee: Free *Special exhibition: Elementary school students 300 yen / Junior high school students 500 yen / High school students 700 yen / Adults 1,000 yen

Access: 20 minutes by car from Akita Furusato Village

For more information, please check the Yokote Masuda Manga Museum website.

https://manga-museum.com/

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.

Address: 64 Nakamachi, Masuda, Masuda-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (Lunch 11:30-15:00)

Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Access: 3 minutes by car or 8 minutes on foot from Yokote Masuda Manga Museum

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.

Address: 103 Nakamachi, Masuda, Masuda-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-17:00

Access: 1 minute walk from Shunsai Miso Chaya Kurawo

The tourist product center, which utilizes a huge storehouse, is called a "storehouse station" rather than a roadside station.

[Day 3] Visit the Innai Ginzan Ijinkan and head to Naruko!

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.

Address: 115 Ozawa, Kamiinai, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-16:30

Closed: Mondays

Admission fee: 320 yen for adults, 210 yen for junior high school students and younger

Access: 35 minutes by car from Masuda Tourist and Products Center Kura-no-Eki

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.

Address: Innai Ginzancho, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture

Access: 15 minutes by car from Innai Ginzan Ijinkan

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.

Address: 45 Akinomiya Hata, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture

Business hours: 10:00-14:00

Closed: Fridays, closed during winter

Bathing fee: 500 yen for adults, 260 yen for elementary school students, free for infants

Access: 30 minutes by car from Innai Ginzan ruins

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 incorporate Japanese elements, giving the design a sense of Japanese culture and history. In addition, there are living spaces on both the first and second floors, so even large groups can relax in spacious surroundings.

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 to travel from Akita to Naruko, please consider staying at Hotel WAMARE Onikobe.

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