[2025 Akita Attraction] Travel Guide for Akita Castle Ruins (Updated Jun)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 "Hyakkei Tofu", a tofu specialty store in Shogunno, Akita City, northeastern Japan, is a small shop that I accidentally discovered after walking around the Akita Castle ruins. The white tofu looks quite literary, and it sells bean-related products, but it seems to be open only on weekends, so you need to visit Akita on the Saturday to eat it. The tofu tastes more like tofu pudding, which is very dense and rich. You can taste the quality of the selected beans. Paired with tofu ice cream, it is very light and delicious. According to the introduction, the more special one is "Yojirogage", which is similar to fresh deep-fried tofu skin and can be paired with fried chicken or rice balls. It is quite popular and it is a cute little shop. Hundred Views of Tofu 🕰️Opening hours: 1100-1800 📍Address: 4 Chome-9-31 Shogunnominami, Akita, 011-0936 Japan #JapanTohokuTravel #Akita

In Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan, I visited the historic Akita Castle Ruins, a place that immerses you in ancient Japanese culture and history. I took nineteen photos to document this inspiring visit. Built during the Heian period, Akita Castle was a significant political and military center of its time. Although the castle itself no longer exists, the site still retains many historical traces. As I stepped into the Akita Castle Ruins, I was immediately captivated by the tranquility and historical ambiance of the place. The well-preserved stone walls, moats, and ancient foundations silently narrate the past glories. Walking along the paths within the ruins, I admired the surrounding scenery. The natural environment here is exceptionally beautiful, with lush trees and abundant flowers creating a harmonious and serene atmosphere. Every step I took was filled with a strong sense of history, as if I had traveled back in time. Notably, the site features several exhibition areas that introduce the historical background and significant events of Akita Castle. The exhibits include ancient artifacts, historical documents, and models, providing me with a deeper understanding of the castle's history. These displays revealed the scale and function of the castle at the time, and I gained a greater appreciation for the wisdom and skills of ancient architects. Additionally, there are several monuments and stone tablets within the ruins, commemorating important historical events and figures associated with the site. These monuments and tablets not only enhance the historical value of the ruins but also encourage people to cherish and respect the history of this land. This visit to the Akita Castle Ruins allowed me to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery and learn about the rich history and culture of the area. I will forever cherish these wonderful memories and look forward to returning in the future to explore more history and beauty.

#cherryblossom2024 A good memory of the kindness of strangers. Visited and asked for information in English man looked in cupboards and drawers but couldn't find any. I set off to look around it's a long way out of Akita and an Englishman is not an everyday occurrence. A few minutes later a lady who was as old as Moses came with a leaflet and showed me around we communicated with mimes and gestures she had seen me at the entrance and had gone across the road to the museum and got the leaflet. After showing me around the castle sight she showed me the way to the museum and accompanied me around that. She showed me the bus stop and when the bus came she told the bus driver where I was going, which I had written down in Japanese and English, she saw me safely on my way waving until the bus was out of sight.