10BRENDA's Reviews Page 4/4

Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum・Namahage Museum

Between the exhibits inside and the Namahage stage performance, it was much easier to understand where it all comes from.
There were also craftsmen doing live carving, and you could really feel their dedication to keeping the tradition alive.

Oga Onsen Village

The Namahage performance is spooky but lively. It’s not just the visual impact and thundering drums—it also really shows how these traditions are being preserved and passed down.

Ani Gondola

I originally planned to see the snow monsters, but because of the weather, there were only bare branches left.
It was a little disappointing, but on a cold, rainy, snowy day, a cup of their special hot coffee in a to-go cup really warmed me up.
It made the trip feel cozy and sweet. *

Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo (Akita Inland Railway)

Hopping on the train with the Tamatebako bento service was such a joy!
At every stop, they bring you local ingredients—it feels like you’re tasting the care of the land the whole way.
That rich, home-cooked “farm mom” flavor isn’t just delicious; it feels like a series of connected stories, filling the ride with warmth and little surprises.

Samurai Residences in Kakunodate

Because it was raining, we just did a quick photo stop and then took a little sightseeing loop around in the car.

Sato Yosuke Shoten Flagship Store

I had a great time at Sato Yosuke experiencing the fun of hand-pulled noodles.
From savoring the aroma, to feeling the dough in my hands, to finally taking a bite of warm noodle soup,
it felt like I was recording a part of this trip through my taste buds.
The flavors were simple, but it was one of the happiest meals.

Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Visitor Center)

A quick 30-minute Akita dog interaction session:
I thought I was going there to play with them,
but it turned into them being all clingy and begging for pets.
Akitas are honestly so cute it feels unfair—are they trying to adopt me? 😂
(Though to be fair, I’m actually kinda scared.)

Kansagu (Ukiki Shrine)

In winter, the Tatsuko statue at Lake Tazawa is supposed to be covered in snow,
but because of the unusually warm winter, the ground was totally bare—there wasn’t a single patch of snow.
It’s a familiar view, but without the snow, it looked completely different.

Tamagawa Onsen

To get in during the winter restrictions, you need to follow right behind the bus into New Tamagawa Onsen.
Soaking in the healing baths while looking up at the starry sky was a rare experience.