Akita
Modern, glass-fronted civic plaza anchors this mid-sized Japanese prefectural capital on the Sea of Japan coast, where upland scenery, a lively dining scene, and a Wikivoyage-endorsed traveller profile make it a rewarding northern Honshu stop.
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- Population302,984
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
Akita: quick answers
Where is Akita?
Akita is in Akita City, Japan.
How do you get to Akita?
The nearest airport is Akita (AXT), about 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is 秋田, about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Akita?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is July, with about 230 mm9.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Akita?
OpenStreetMap lists 14 museums, 187 restaurants, 50 cafés and 156 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.