There are shops on both sides of the 365 steps, and the onsen manju they sell are pretty good. At night, the lights make the place feel even more charming and traditional.
Ikaho Onsen | Review by Will Lin
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Hachinohe Yatai Village Miroku Yokocho
A popular food spot that opened in 2002 after the Shinkansen began service to Hachinohe City. Along a narrow alley, 26 small food stalls line up side by side, creating a lively atmosphere at all times. Now beloved as a symbol of Hachinohe, it draws not only tourists but also plenty of local regulars. The food lineup is wonderfully diverse, from Hachinohe’s local specialties to charcoal-grilled fresh seafood, oden, skewers, meat dishes, and bistro-style small plates.
The seafood was seriously fresh. As soon as the grilled fish and shellfish hit the table, the aroma was unreal.
They’ve got tons of sake and shochu options too. Get a little buzz going, add some skewers, and it’s the best. -
AEON MALL Akita
A large shopping center located in Goshonojizoden, Akita City, Approx. 28 minutes by bus from Akita Station and Approx. 14 minutes by car from Akita Airport. Centered on fashion and miscellaneous goods, it offers a wide range of specialty stores, from interior goods and sports items to pet supplies, with Approx. 155 stores, making it one of the largest in the region.
A pretty good selection of brands. They have clothing, drugstore/cosmetics items, and food, and the prices are fairly reasonable.
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Tomioka Silk Mill
The Tomioka Silk Mill garnered international acclaim when it was registered in 2014 as a world heritage site. It’s home to rich history that nods to the heyday of the Meiji Restoration period.
It's just an old factory, but the ticket price is JPY 1,000, which feels way too expensive!