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Sharrie Says: Now, this is the centerpiece of all the Samurai houses. AOYAGI SAMURAI HOUSE, also know as the AOYAGI SAMURAI MANOR MUSEUM is one of the best preserved architectural beauties of its kind in Japan. The estate features the Main House, the Armory, the Seiryu-an Gallery, the...
Sharrie Says: Tree 'watching'! No, not looking for birds :)Just something that caught my attention that moment in time.
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Sharrie Says: Enjoy this beautiful lake on a cruise boat, cycling around its scenic shores or skiing in Winter.A breathtaking experience!LAKE TAZAWA (TAZAWAKO) (423.4m): Deepest crater lake with a circumference of about 20 km. Tazawako is the 2nd most transparent lake in Japan. The...
Ryokan Kohoma: Oishi deshi_ta !
LeDragon Says: The lady owner of the Ryokan prepared this wonderful japanese meal. Was so great !
Sharrie Says: Local Specialties in Akita:Kiritampo Stew: Typical local dish made of rice produced in Akita. Newly harvested rice is boiled, shaped around cedar skewers, roasted over a charcoal fire & simmered in broth with mushrooms, vegetables & chicken. Best eaten in...
Sharrie Says: To get to each city take the Komachi (name of the bullet train) on the Tohoku Shinkansen (route).Japan Rail - Komachi: JREast.co.jp.To get to each destination (eg. Lake Tazawa), take the local bus. If possible, please check the timetables one day in advance. As this is a...
Sharrie Says: KAWATSURA KOKESHI DOLLS: Traditional products of Inagawa-machi, a town known for having the most kokeshi doll artisans in Akita.Lovely, aren't they?
Sharrie Says: OFFICIAL WEBSITES:BINOKUNI AKITA NET: Pref.Akita.jp.AKITA CITY: City.Akita.jp.JAPAN TRAVEL: TokyoClassified.com.
Sharrie Says: At the basement level of ATORION BUILDING on Hiro-Koji Street there's a huge store which carries local crafts & products from Akita. Check out its souvenirs, local snacks & sake; very impressive range of local made products.
Sharrie Says: AKITA JR STATION: Get a map from the Akita City Information Center which is housed here.
Sharrie Says: Checking out new departmental stores. Next to the JR Station are 2 huge stores called Forus Dept Store & Ito-Yokado Dept Store which I've never heard of though I've been to Japan more than 20X. How refreshing & exciting :)))
Sharrie Says: Visit AKITA SENSHU MUSEUM OF ART: The museum exhibits outstanding works such as Akita-ranga paintings & commemorative collection of Okada Kenzo (1902-1982), a Japanese oil painter who was famous in New York after the WWII.
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Sharrie Says: About 5 mins walk from the station, Senshu Park is most beautiful in Spring when the park is filled with blooming cherry trees.
Sharrie Says: SENSHU PARK: One of the most scenic spots in Akita. Was once the site of Kubota Castle where the Satake Clan lords resided until 1875.
Sharrie Says: A pond outside Senshu Park was filled with lotus leaves (I think). It's a very nice area to walk in the evening.
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Lake Tazawa, believed to be the home of 2 serpent gods, is know for not freezing even in the cold winter.
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It's my birthday & I took the day off every year. Yes, I'm lucky :) ! This year, I decided to take the whole week off instead. Many are having phobias about traveling now, but I'm not. Call it what......
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When i realised I would be in Japan for one of their 2 holiday week, I knew I should reserve rooms. So I tought that after having been in the Kyoto / Osaka area and Kyushu, I should check to the...
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