Location: Akita Prefecture
Tohoku, Japan
Japanese transcription(s)
• Japanese: 秋田県
• Rōmaji: Akita-ken
Country: Japan
Region: Tōhoku
Island: Honshu
Capital: Akita (city)
Government• Governor: Norihisa Satake
Area• Total: 11,612.22 km (4,483.50 sq mi)
Area rank: 6th
Population (2015-05-01)• Total: 1,026,983
• Rank: 37th
• Density: 88/km (230/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code: JP-05
Districts: 6
Municipalities: 25
Flower: Fuki (a kind of butterbur, Petasites japonicus)
Tree: Akita-sugi (Cryptomeria japonica)
Bird: Copper pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringii)
Website: www.pref.akita.lg.jp
Top Things to do in Akita Prefecture
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What to do and see in Akita Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Castles
August 11, 2021 Marlin Saiz
Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.
Restaurants in Akita Prefecture
1. Kanazawa Castle Fort
Kanazawanakano, Yokote 013-0814 Akita Prefecture
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
2. Yokote Castle
3. The Ruins of Akita Castle
4. Turret of Kubota Castle
5. Kubota Castle Front Gate
6. Kubota Castle
1-39 Senshukoen, Akita 010-0876 Akita Prefecture +81 18-832-1298 http://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1002685/1009870/1002300.html
Excellent
9%
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52%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
1%
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3.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
The building looks as if it is original, the give away is the elevator going all the way up to the fourth floor.
7. Inaniwa Castle
8. Gojome Castle Forest Museum
9. The Site of Hachimori Castle
10. Kakura Castle Ruins
51 Towadaoyu Kaminoyu, Kazuno 018-5421 Akita Prefecture
