Time zone
GMT +09:00
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Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 156.85JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Top things to do in Akita
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Mount Fuji Customizable One-Day Private Tour
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[Tohoku, Japan | Akita Private Car Tour] Akita City & Lake Tazawa/Kashima/Kakunodate/Dakigaeri Gorge | Customizable Itinerary
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Akita Maiko Dance Appreciation Event with Bento Lunch & One Drink
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Akita Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
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Bar Hopping Tour in Akita
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Transport in Akita
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Akita car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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/day Akita｜Akita Airport Private Airport Transfer
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Reviews of Akita activities
Klook User
2026-09-23 08:08:58
recommend a seven day pass used it a lot in Kyoto for Thee Shinnkeen trains there and back to Kyoto.Locaotrainsand bus and a boat ride
seat reservation process: Bery good and easy to use
pass area coverage:
Great coverage can use in Tokyo and Kyoto and outer areas
price:Pricing great if you make the most of Troon public transport.So just check if it would be worth it for your individual trips
CHING ********
2026-07-08 03:59:50
The "Free Hong Kong Mail" for the voucher was delivered by SF Express. I placed the order today (Monday) and received it the next day (Tuesday), which is extremely efficient.
The last time I visited Hokkaido via Sapporo Airport, I deliberately skipped Hakodate because taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Shin-Aomori Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then transferring to the JR Hakodate Main Line to Hakodate Station, only takes about 1.5 hours. This is much more convenient than the over 3.5-hour journey from Sapporo to Hakodate.
For a relaxed trip for middle-aged travelers, the route Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Hachinohe - Sendai, using a JR Pass to reserve seats for free at the designated seat ticket machines, allows you to enjoy leisurely times and various delicious foods. It's very cost-effective and worthwhile.
Klook User
2026-09-02 05:36:02
We had such a wonderful experience on our Mt Fuji and surrounding areas tour. Our guide Sherry was absolutely fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, patient and very helpful throughout the entire day.
He made the trip feel relaxed and enjoyable while also making sure we saw some beautiful locations and had plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. His local knowledge really added to the experience, and everything was well organised from start to finish.
Mt Fuji and the surrounding areas were stunning, but having such a great guide made the day even more memorable. We really appreciated the kindness, professionalism and effort put into making sure we had a great time.
Highly recommend this tour and our guide Sherry to anyone visiting Japan. Thank you for such a beautiful and unforgettable day
Karen *********
2026-10-11 05:19:49
we had a wonderful time, the person was a good safe driver with experience to guide us through our sightseeing places
Klook User
2026-08-31 05:47:05
The staff and the service staff as really nice. the bed could have been bigger and pillows could have been more softer. It’s located in a very convenient location, very close to JR station
Lovee ****
2026-09-24 00:25:41
it was a very nice experience staying. We will stay again in this hotel in our future trips.
JUI *********
2026-08-29 02:40:22
The location is quite close to the station, and most importantly, it's relatively new. There aren't many new hotels in Akita, so I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit! However, the parking tower was a bit inconvenient. The two cars in front of us were too large to fit, so we waited for quite a while. We eventually decided to park in the TIMES parking lot next to the hotel. Although it was more expensive, it's a flat parking lot, which makes it easy to get things out of the car whenever needed. The only downside is that it might be inconvenient to unload luggage if it's raining. Overall, though, it was good!
吳 **
2026-08-12 14:02:16
Hotel Location: The hotel is near Akita city center but a bit far from Akita Station. There are no large shopping malls or supermarkets nearby, but directly across from the hotel, there's a street full of izakayas and local eateries. The hotel has a very small multi-story parking garage, but it often requires a long wait. We ultimately chose to find flat parking nearby (definitely avoid the multi-story parking garage behind the hotel building; it's a rip-off. Try to find flat parking if possible). Also, a reminder not to check in too late, as parking in the area fills up quickly.
Cleanliness: Overall clean and tidy, though the rooms are a bit small.
Transportation Convenience: There's a bus stop in front of the hotel. If you're driving, you can use the bus bay to drop off luggage.
Service: Overall good. The staff speak fluent English. Although the floor facilities are clearly marked in the elevator, their actual locations can be a bit hard to find, so you might need to look around a bit.
Akita at a glance
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Akita at a glance
Akita is a compact destination where tours dominate visitor activity, with guided day trips and local excursions making up the largest share of bookings. The city's year is shaped by a pronounced spring high point: demand rises through April and peaks in May, then drifts lower across summer and into autumn. Klook booking data shows that tours attract most travellers in those busier months, while quieter pockets appear from late summer into autumn. Decide whether you prefer peak-season atmosphere or quieter discovery — Klook booking data helps you pick the right month.
When to visit Akita
Spring brings the busiest lifts in demand, with May standing out as the single strongest month and October the quietest according to Klook booking data. Prices, however, do not match demand perfectly: the priciest month by median paid price is February, while July and May both show some of the lowest typical prices on Klook, so you can find low-cost options either in midsummer or in late spring depending on availability. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider May or July; for peak-season atmosphere expect the busiest conditions in April–May.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Busier than usual | USD 90 |
| February | Quieter than usual | USD 127 |
| March | Quieter than usual | USD 120 |
| April | Peak demand | USD 118 |
| May | Peak demand | USD 22 |
| June | Busier than usual | USD 111 |
| July | Busier than usual | USD 22 |
| August | Quieter than usual | USD 41 |
| September | Very quiet | USD 23 |
| October | Very quiet | USD 37 |
| November | Quieter than usual | USD 38 |
| December | Very quiet | USD 110 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers planning ahead
Most travellers lock experiences in well before arrival: Klook booking data shows bookings typically happen about 60 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around 80 days out. That planning rhythm means you can still be flexible, but for the busiest months (April–May) it pays to book earlier to secure preferred tours. Use Klook to compare dates and pick refundable or changeable options where available; browsing now and confirming a few weeks to two months ahead balances choice and flexibility based on past Klook booking behaviour.
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