2025 Odate Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

I found a very retro movie theater! The spot I'm introducing this time is Onariza, a movie theater in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. Actually, this movie theater closed in 2005 and was left abandoned for nine years. The owner moved to Akita alone and "just happened" to rent it as his office and home, and reopened it. 🎦 This spot was created with the cooperation and support of everyone in the town. 🥰 It has about 200 seats and is currently screening masterpieces from all over the world and throughout history. 🌟 They also offer tours of the building and facility rentals, so be sure to stop by. 🌸 ✽.｡.:*・ﾟ ✽.｡.:*・ﾟ Onariza Address: 1-11-22 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture Phone number: 0186-59-4974 Adults: 1,300 yen University students: 900 yen High school students: 800 yen Junior high school students, elementary school students, and infants 500 yen Seniors 1000 yen ✽.｡.:*・ﾟ ✽.｡.:*・ﾟ #retromovietheater #retroarchitecture #akita #akitagram #Akita #AkitaPrefecture #OdateCity #Onariza #Onariza #movietheater #movie

#cherryblossom25 “Tonose Fujinosato” - Fantastic scenery only available in spring! Spectacular scenery of colorful wisteria A new wisteria viewing spot in Akita, “Tonose Fujinosato” is located in a peaceful rural setting, about 20 minutes by car from downtown Odate City. About 80 wisteria of various sizes are planted in the park, with beautiful purple, pink, and white flowers in full bloom. The wisteria flowers in harmony with the scenery of rice planting at its peak are a spectacular sight that attracts visitors only in spring. Wisteria flowers swaying in the fresh breeze create a fantastic atmosphere with a sweet fragrance, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful time surrounded by nature. #japantravel #travel #japanview #japan_vacations #tohokutourism #japantrip #japan #tohokujapan #tohoku #explorejapan #amazingjapan #summeradventure #tohokutravel #roadtrip #jodogahama #kesennumabay #miraclepine #oirasegorge #ryusendocave #aomoriprefecture #hachinohecity #visithachinohe"

I went to Coco's, which I often go to, and since I had accumulated 40,000 miles, I got an afternoon tea dessert🫣

📍 Odate Kougeisha 🗺️ 29-15 Shakanai Iego, Odate City, Akita, Japan At Odate Kougeisha, you can experience making magewappa, a traditional Akita craft. Known for being lightweight, durable, and beautifully fragrant, magewappa bento boxes and tableware are highly valued for their craftsmanship and functionality. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, you’ll create your very own original magewappa piece. This hands-on experience allows you to feel the warmth of Akita cedar wood while learning about the traditional crafting process. Even beginners can easily participate, and you get to take home your handmade magewappa, making it both a practical and memorable souvenir or gift. Enjoy a special moment immersing yourself in Akita’s rich craftsmanship and history! #celebrateit

#newyearnewtrip I was deeply moved by the iconic statue of Hachiko, the loyal Akita, at Shibuya Station in Tokyo. This beloved dog's story of waiting for his owner for years after his passing is a testament to the power of loyalty and devotion. The statue, surrounded by bustling Shibuya, is a poignant reminder of the importance of faithfulness and friendship. I felt a sense of reverence and admiration for this incredible canine, and the statue has become a cherished memory of my Tokyo visit.

📍Royal Hotel Odate 🗺️1-2-26 Nakamichi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture This hotel is conveniently located about a 4-minute walk from JR Odate Station. It offers 102 rooms, mainly Western-style, suitable for business and sightseeing. ⭐️Includes a large hot spring bath ⭐️Includes night ramen ⭐️Excellent breakfast buffet The hotel features a panoramic large bath with natural hot springs, perfect for relieving travel fatigue. Parking is also available, making it convenient for those traveling by car. For more details and the latest information, please visit the official website.

Welcome to the hometown of loyal dog Hachiko! A relaxing time interacting with Akita dogs 📍Akita Inu no Sato 🗺️1-13-1 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture Known as the birthplace of loyal dog Hachiko, this place offers a wide range of exhibits where you can interact with actual Akita dogs, as well as learn about their history and culture. Akita dogs with beautiful fur and gentle eyes provide healing to many people. The facility also has a souvenir shop and cafe themed around Akita dogs, and there are plenty of limited edition goods that can only be purchased here! It's the perfect spot for sightseeing with family and friends. It's conveniently located within walking distance of Odate Station, making it easily accessible. Create special memories at Akita Inu no Sato, where you can fully experience the charm of Akita dogs. #0 yen trip January 2025

A traditional Odate kiritanpo hotpot loved by locals 📍Old Kiritanpo-ya 🗺️75-5 Odate, Odate City, Akita Prefecture "Old Kiritanpo-ya" in Odate City, Akita Prefecture is a famous restaurant where you can enjoy kiritanpo hotpot made using traditional methods. The rich soup made with carefully selected Hinai chicken is exquisitely intertwined with the homemade kiritanpo, providing a heartwarming taste. We are particular about using local ingredients, and we also have a wide variety of dishes filled with the charm of Akita, such as yam, tonburi, and smoked daikon radish. Please spend a special time with your family and friends with delicious kiritanpo. #0 yen trip January 2025

Many years ago, I watched a movie called "Hachiko: A Dog's Tale" and was moved by the touching story of the male owner and the Akita dog Hachiko. This is a true story. Hachiko was born in Odate City in 1923 and is a purebred white Akita dog. This summer I came to the hometown of Hachiko - Odate, and had my first intimate contact with Akita dogs. Akita dogs seem to be cute, but they are actually very smart. He can understand what I want to express, I can touch him, hug him, and the feeling of intimacy arises spontaneously. There are actually many stories about loyal dogs. They are displayed in various forms in various countries. There are Bobby in Edinburgh, Pachy in Belgium, and "Xiaohua" who saved 49 villagers in the Wenchuan earthquake in China. These stories tell us that dogs are the most loyal friends of mankind, and their love for humans far exceeds our love for them. At noon, we ate authentic "farm dishes" - grilled rice stick hot pot set meal, which is a local specialty of Akita Prefecture. Grilled rice sticks are made by crushing rice and rolling it on a wooden stick, and then roasting it on charcoal. Akita has a pure water source, and the Akita Komachi rice grown with high-quality water sources is very famous. This kind of Komachi rice tastes good and has excellent stickiness. The rice sticks made are put into the chicken soup stewed with Akita native chicken. It is the famous Akita grilled rice stick hot pot. I like original food. Making the most delicious food with the simplest ingredients is my favorite. Although the taste is light, it is endless. Every bite is mixed with a strong local flavor, which is the most generous gift that nature gives us humans!

I had a chance to stop by Odate City, Akita Prefecture, so I went to this restaurant. The name of the restaurant is "Akita Hinai-ya Odate Main Branch". Odate is said to be the birthplace of Kiritanpo, but I really wanted to eat Hinai Jidori Oyakodon, so I went to this restaurant. I wonder if it's the most popular in Odate City? I thought they would only serve Oyakodon, but I decided to order a course that used a lot of Hinai Jidori. It was sooooooooo delicious!! The Oyakodon, Negima, Tsukune, soup, and pudding all used Hinai Jidori. It was very tasty, and the chicken was very plump. The dashi soup in the earthenware pot was really delicious! If you're in Odate, be sure to stop by! 📍Akita Hinai-ya Odate Main Store Address: 21 Omachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture, 017-0841 Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 #0 yen travel #domestic travel #Akita sightseeing

There is a place where you can see Akita dogs, which are considered natural monuments of Akita and are also familiar faces in Shibuya. It is the "Akita Dog Hall" in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. Three brown, black, and white Akita dogs are lying down in the office on the first floor. 🐕 The second and third floors have an exhibition space with exhibits related to Akita dogs! You can also buy Akita dog goods in the office! If you go to Odate, please stop by! Admission is 200 yen! 📍Akita Dog Hall Address: 13-1 Sannomaru, Odate City, Akita Prefecture, 017-0897 Business hours: 9:00-16:00 #0 yen trip #domestic trip #Akita sightseeing

There is a wonderful historical building in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. It is the "Sakura Yagurakan (former Sakuraba Bunzo Residence)". It is a registered tangible cultural property of the country, and its architectural features include an observation deck with glass windows on all four sides that protrude from the roof on the second floor, large zelkova beams and long, wide floorboards, and Akita cedar nageshi, all of which are long without any additions. In addition, the attached shoin of each room, the shoji screens of the rooms, and the handrails of the stairs are all made with delicate and advanced techniques. You can visit such a facility for free! If you go to Odate, please stop by. 📍Sakura Yagurakan (former Sakuraba Bunzo Residence) Address: 13-3 Nakagusuku, Odate City, Akita Prefecture, 017-0891 Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 #0 yen travel #domestic travel #Akita sightseeing

I found this just a few minutes walk from Odate Station in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. It's a very retro movie theater, and it's exactly like the world of the Showa era. The name of this movie theater is "Onariza." It's a world where time seems to have stopped here. It basically seems to be old movies, but they seem to change the movies they show for each period. The sign is handwritten and has a very melancholic feel to it. There's also an old projector, so you can see things you normally can't see. It's very interesting. If you go to Odate, be sure to stop by. 📍Onariza ・Address: 1-11-22 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture ・Opening hours: 10:00- #0 yen trip #domestic travel #great views of Japan #Akita sightseeing

Speaking of dogs from Akita, the Akita dog is characterized by its thick legs and fluffy fur 🐕 There is a place near Odate Station where you can learn about Akita dogs and actually see them That is "Akita Dog Village" There are lots of things related to Akita dogs, such as miscellaneous goods, souvenirs, and Akita dog dolls! Admission is free ✨ By the way, the green train that was previously at Shibuya Station has been relocated here! A little further away, there is also a spot where you can ride a rowed trolley! 📍Akita Dog Village ・Address: 1-13-1 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture ・Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 #0 yen trip #domestic travel #great views of Japan #Akita sightseeing

This restaurant in front of Odate Station is popular for its chicken rice✨ The name of the restaurant is "Hanazen" The chicken rice, made with Akita's specialty, Hinai Jidori, is slightly sweet and full of flavor! The size is small, so the gozen set may not be enough for men? ? There are various sets, so I recommend ordering them as a set! I ordered the Noshiro udon set. You can also eat Noshiro udon in the set, so it's two birds with one stone😋 The bento boxes are also popular, so please stop by for takeout! 📍Hanazen ・Address: 1-10-2 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture ・Business hours: 10:00-14:30 #0 yen trip #domestic trip #great view of Japan #Akita sightseeing

Odate City is a city in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture. The gateway to the city is Odate Station 🚉 There is nothing in front of the station, and there are more tourist spots around the neighboring Higashi-Odate Station. Odate Station has been renovated recently and is in a very beautiful state! Near the station, there is a popular restaurant that serves chicken rice and a facility where you can see Akita dogs! I think you will use Odate as a stopover rather than a tourist spot, so be sure to stop by when you are sightseeing! 📍Odate Station ・Address: 1-chome Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture #0 yen trip #domestic travel #great views of Japan #Akita sightseeing

When I went back to my hometown of Akita Prefecture, I visited "Akita Inu no Sato" (Akita Dog Village)! A bronze statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog born and raised in Odate City, welcomes you. Hachiko, staring straight at JR Odate Station, reminds you of those days. The blue frog outside is a train car operated by the former Tokyu Corporation (now Tokyu Corporation) from 1954 to 1986, and was also used as the Tokyu Toyoko Line connecting Shibuya and Yokohama. It was moved here a few years ago as a symbol of further friendship with Shibuya Ward. There is also an exhibition room for Akita dogs, where you can learn about the history of Akita dogs, and there were many people who brought their Akita dogs for walks, so I was able to interact with them 🤍 They also sold "Masaru," an Akita dog stuffed toy sent to Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova! In front of the parking lot, they operate a 300-meter long "hand-powered trolley" for a limited time using the abandoned Kosaka Railway line. (Available only from April to November) It was a facility that children and families could enjoy 🙆♀️ #girls' trip #family trip #Akita trip #Akita dog #outing with dog 📍13-1 Sannomaru, Odate City, Akita Prefecture

Look at the cute dog ~ "Japan's Tohoku City" know that there is a popular Akita dog in Akita, and you can get close to you in Odate. From the opposite side of the building, it is the [hometown of Akita Dog], and the traffic is very convenient. There is a museum of the Akita Inu and the Akita in the history and characteristics of the museum. There is a statue of the loyal dog in the door. There are specially trained Akita dogs here to watch the photos. Special food tips~ In the restaurant of the Odate, Akita, you can enjoy the salty "Yamata Sakae Puying". Compared to the inland chicken, mushroom mushroom, Maitake mushroom, burdock... Add the Che Pu Ying (made of rice) to taste delicious, chicken soup taste. is the traditional cuisine of the Grand Hall. Especially for family cooking that every family will do during the festival.

Traveling in northeastern Japan, this station arrived in Akita, how can you miss the Akita dog? 's story I believe everyone has heard of it, yes, Akita is its prototype. In the hometown of Akita, you can learn a lot of historical and cultural stories, and many photos have attracted my attention, warm expressions, gentle temperament, seemingly smiling at you, so warm to the heart . Good luck, I met the Akita dog who came to play, took a group photo, and felt that this little cute didnt see the lens is swollen? !

Because of the movie "The Story of the Loyal Dogs," Akita has harvested countless fans, but in fact, Akita not only has Akita's dog, but also produces rice and beauty! And because it is located at the northern end of the island, there is also a unique forest resource. If you want to appreciate the beauty of Akita, you may only need a train to the secret world - Akita inland runs through the railway. The inland navigation is not only a simple scenery, but also full of feelings. This local railway connects the Eagle's Nest Station with the Kakunodate Station of Semboku City. It is 94.2 kilometers long, but there are 29 stations, spanning the most central part of Akita Prefecture from north to south. Actually, this railway has existed for more than 80 years and is an indispensable part of the local life. However, in recent years, it has also received attention as a sightseeing route. Some fields passing by will be specially built. Into a different pastoral painting. The compartment is full of all kinds of sprouting look of the Akita, and the Akita is like the apple in Aomori. It is the label of Akita. The retro carriage, the speed of the forward movement is slow, and you can hear the card eraser from the collision between the train and the rail. The wooden platform of the Eagle Nest Station has a strong sense of nostalgia. Along the way, there are endless rice fields. You can not only go deep into the inland areas of the Northeast, but also take a look at the city or country of Akita, enjoy the beauty of the season, and even get off the train in the middle, and touch the true life of Akita people. If you want to get off the bus, you must be optimistic about the train time, because the number of trains is not too much.