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The town of Kosaka was a town that flourished in the mines of the Meiji period, and is a historical and emotional area where the playhouse "Korakukan" and the Western-style hall still remain. It is a hidden tourist destination where the retro townscape and nature blend together.

Kamikoani Village is a small mountain village located in central Akita Prefecture, with clear rivers and green forests. You can enjoy a quiet time while indulging in traditional events and rural landscapes.

The town of Fujisato is known as the eastern gateway of the Shirakami Mountains, and it is popular for its walks of the primeval beech forest and its waterfall tours; it is a quiet ecotourism base where you can heal your mind and body while feeling nature.

Sanjyo-cho is known as a famous place for Junsai, where you can enjoy harvesting experiences and local cuisine. It is an idyllic town where you can taste the food culture and local warmth along with the nature of Satoyama.

Facing the Sea of Japan, Hachimine is a town where the perfect view of the coastline and the nature of the Shirakami Mountains coexist. Fishing and hot springs are also available, and it is a healing spot packed with the charm of the mountains and the sea.

Located in central Akita Prefecture, Gojome is a historic town where the tradition of morning markets still continues. You can enjoy mountain hot springs and local cuisine, and a quiet, rustic time.

The town of Hachirogata is known as a polder and is characterized by its extensive farmland and straight paths; it allows you to spend time at ease in the landscape, surrounded by agriculture and nature.

Igawa is a town with a rich rural landscape and festival culture, and the appearance of people living with nature is attractive. In autumn, beautiful rice ears color one side.

Ogata Village is a village created by the reclamation of Hachirogata, once the second largest lake in Japan, and has an impressive landscape of geometric farmland and flowers. It enjoys a unique landscape where agriculture and nature merge.

The town of Misato is famous as the town of Shimizu and Firefly, where you can enjoy fantastic firefly lights in the summer, as well as old streets and hot springs, which is perfect for an idyllic healing journey.