Akita is a city along the coast of the Sea of Japan. Among Akita's main attractions are its natural beauty of mountains and sea, hot springs, and the town of Kakunodate, which preserves one of Japan's most interesting samurai districts. The city hosts unique traditional festivals throughout the year. Akita is also known for producing high-quality sake from its rice. For visitors, Akita gives a glimpse into rural, traditional Japan.
The Japan's northernmost region;
encompasses six prefectures and countless fascinating destinations. Combine and discover with the Rail Pass; Tokyo (Japan's main capital); and then, travel to Tohoku Region, visiting;
Fukushima (is famous for, including relaxing onsen, sake, cherry blossoms and powder-covered mountain slopes); Sendai (considered to be one of Japan's greenest cities, mostly because of its great numbers of trees and plants);
Akita (famous for rice farming and its sake breweries); and Aomori (considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and serene places to visit because of its abundance of natural landscapes).
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