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Akita attractions


Akita attractions

  • Senshū Park (千秋公園; Senshū Kōen). Senshū Park is a beautiful place to take a walk, especially during the spring season when the cherry blossoms are blooming. The park hosts a replica of Akita Castle, the original having been constructed in 733 AD. For a small admission fee, the lower floors of the castle contain a small museum, and the upper floor provides a panoramic view of the city.
  • Akarenga-kan Museum (赤れんが郷土館), 大町3丁目3−21, +81 018 864-6851. This museum, built in 1912, hosts various exhibitions of arts, crafts, and historical materials. (39.716744,140.115651)
  • Senshū Museum of Art (千秋美術館; Senshū Bijutsukan), 中通2丁目3−8 (In Atorion Music Hall, south of Senshū Park and west of Akita Station.), +81 018 836-7860. This museum has Akita-related art on display year-round. From time to time, various exhibitions are here, too. (39.717532,140.12458)
  • Akita Prefectural Museum (秋田県立博物館; Akita Kenritsu Hakubutsukan), 金足鳰崎字後山52 (NE of Oiwake Station, east of Kanaashi Agricultural High School.), +81 018 873-4121‎. This museum has hands-on exhibits on science and history. (39.817453,140.066103)
  • Masakichi Hirano Museum of Fine Art (平野政吉美術館; Hirano Masakichi Bijutsukan), 千秋明徳町3−7 (South of Senshū Park, next to the Prefectural Art Museum.), +81 018 833-5809, . May-Sep 10AM-5:30PM, Oct-Apr 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays, closed Dec 28-Jan 3. This museum, built in 1967, focuses on the works of Tsuguji Foujita. Adults ¥610. (39.719187,140.123014)

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