Akita, Japan
Akita 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: Akita in a weekend, already planned.
A short trip has no hours to waste. Three days in a sensible order — sights, meals and getting around — so you arrive knowing exactly where to start.
- All 3 days planned, in order — 12 stops picked for you
- Where to eat along the way, every day
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
$24for 3 planned days — $8 a day of your trip
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Named in the Akita 3-day itinerary
Cover Day 1
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Day trips covered
- Hirosaki Castle & Cherry Blossoms
- Towada Art Center & Lake Towada
- Morioka Wanko Soba
- Oyu Stone Circles
- Kakunodate + Tazawa Lake Loop
- Sendai & Matsushima Bay
Local spots covered
- Oyu Stone Circles (Kazuno)
- Dakigaeri Gorge Cherry Blossoms
- Gojome Saturday Market
- Moriyoshi Mountain Wildflower Fields
- Shirakami-Sanchi Beech Forest (Akita Side)
Day by day
Your days in Akita
- Day 1Akita City: Castle Park, Art Museum, and Izakaya Evening
- Day 2Kakunodate Samurai District and Lake Tazawa
- Day 3Nyuto Onsenkyo Hot Spring Village and Departure
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Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 23 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary Viewing | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 12 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 21 family attractions | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 11 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 10 free & cheap picks | $19 |
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Your Akita Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit
Pre-Trip Essentials
Getting Around · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Self-Guided Food Walk · Kakunodate Self-Guided Walking Tour · Akita City History Walk
Day Trips from Akita
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
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Why pay when the website is free?
It's built from the same research as the free Akita pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.
Browse the free Akita pagesCan I use it on my phone without a connection?
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