Question 1

How do I get there from Yokote Station?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes by local bus from JR Yokote Station, alighting right at the terminus, Akita Furusato Mura. By car, turn left immediately after leaving Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway. Access is excellent.

Question 2

Can I try local food?

Accepted Answer

There are plenty of places to eat Akita's local dishes, including Inaniwa udon, Yokote yakisoba and Hinai chicken. The Furusato Ichiba souvenir shop also sells local sake, specialities and folk crafts.

Question 3

What do you recommend for children?

Accepted Answer

There is plenty for children: the Spacia planetarium, the trick art at Wonder Castle and the outdoor Wanpaku Hiroba with its large play equipment. As most facilities are indoors, families with infants can visit with confidence.

Question 4

Can I try traditional crafts?

Accepted Answer

At the crafts workshop you can watch demonstrations of traditional crafts and try making things yourself, including cherry bark work and magewappa bentwood (some activities are charged).

Question 5

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Normally 9:30-17:00, and 9:30-16:00 in winter. The village closes for a few days once a year for maintenance (for example in late January). Please see the official website for details.

Question 6

Is there an entry charge for Akita Furusato Mura?

Accepted Answer

Entry is free. Some facilities are charged separately, including Wonder Castle (adults 700 yen, elementary and junior high school students 500 yen), the Spacia planetarium (700 yen) and the Akita Museum of Modern Art.

Question 7

Is the Akita Museum of Modern Art on the same site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Akita Museum of Modern Art stands within the grounds of Akita Furusato Mura, displaying Akita ranga and modern paintings connected with the prefecture. Its opening hours match those of the village.

Question 8

What is the Spacia planetarium?

Accepted Answer

It is one of the largest planetariums in Tohoku. Sessions are by programme and time with the audience changing between them, and one ticket covers one programme. Children in the third year of elementary school or below must be accompanied by someone of junior high school age or above. Last admission is 16:10.

Question 9

What can I do at Wonder Castle?

Accepted Answer

It is a trick art attraction, priced at 700 yen for adults and 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students. There are many photogenic spots and it is enjoyable for all ages.

Question 10

Can I enjoy it on a rainy day?

Accepted Answer

The main facilities are indoors, so a rainy day is no obstacle. The planetarium, Wonder Castle, the museum, craft activities and the restaurants let you spend a full day whatever the weather.

Question 11

Is there parking, and is it free?

Accepted Answer

There is an extensive free car park. Being right by Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway makes access by car very easy.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Entry is free (some facilities are charged: Wonder Castle 700 yen for adults and 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students, Spacia 700 yen, and others).

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

For maintenance (for example a few days in late January). Please see the official website for details.

Question 14

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:30-17:00 (9:30-16:00 in winter).

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes by local bus from JR Yokote Station, alighting right at the terminus, Akita Furusato Mura. Just off Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

62-46 Tomigasawa, Akasaka, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

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