The moment you step into Akita Airport, you can feel the warm local hospitality! Bright red welcome banners featuring super-cute Akita dog illustrations are sure to make you smile. There are also huge statues of the iconic Namahage from the Oga Peninsula inside, full of distinctive Tohoku culture and perfect for photos.
The airport may be compact, but it's welcoming and convenient. Looking down from the airplane window at the coastline and stretches of greenery is also a delight. Whether it's the beginning or end of your trip to Akita, this place leaves travelers with a warm and lasting impression and has plenty of local character!
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Akita Airport
A local-flavor-filled airport terminal connecting Akita Prefecture with four cities across Japan.
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A gateway to the Tohoku region connecting Akita Prefecture with cities across Japan, it operates flights to Sapporo (New Chitose, Okadama), Tokyo (Haneda), Nagoya (Chubu), and Osaka (Itami). It serves both domestic and international flights.
Inside the facility are shops selling local specialties, restaurants serving Akita regional cuisine, cafes offering light meals,
and duty-free shops for international travelers. There is also the "ROYALSKY LOUNGE," where you can relax before departure or after arrival and enjoy sake tastings from Akita Prefecture and rice crackers.
Look out as well for the locally inspired decor, including displays of works by artists active in Akita Prefecture. A highlight is the ceramic relief "Tsurikichi Sanpei, Yamame Group Swimming" on the 2nd-floor departure lobby,
based on the original work by manga artist Takao Yaguchi. Wi‑Fi is available throughout the building.
Highlights
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An airport terminal mainly operating domestic flights.
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Restaurants and lounges offer distinctly Akita experiences.
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A ceramic relief from "Tsurikichi Sanpei" is on display.
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Wi‑Fi is available throughout the building.
Photos
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A restaurant serving regional dishes such as Inaniwa udon, Yasuke soba, and wappa meshi
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There is also a duty-free shop for international travelers
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Located Approx. 30 minutes by car from Akita Station
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi‑Fi available in the area?
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Yes. *Free Wi‑Fi is available.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes.
Reviews
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
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On the second floor for domestic flights, they sometimes have Akita dog meet-and-greets!
There’s also a cockpit simulator and model planes for kids, and outside there’s an observation deck where you can watch planes take off and land. -
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Akita really knows how to promote tourism.
As soon as we got off the plane, we were given peach juice from Akita Prefecture. So thoughtful (they knew we were thirsty)!
The trip hadn’t even started yet, and we were already feeling all the sweetness〜🍑 -
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 秋田空港
- Postal Code
- 010-1211
- Address
- 49 Yamagomori, Yuwa Tsubakikawa, Akita-shi, Akita
- Phone
- 018-886-3366
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- 6:00am–10:00pm
- Access
- Approx. 35 minutes by car from JR Akita Station; limousine bus and Airport Liner available
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)