Akita Dog Village

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Akita Dog Village is a very pleasant place where you can touch Japan's famous dog, Akita dog. Touching Akita dogs gently loosens visiting travelers' hearts from the depths. Completely away from urban digital busyness, the time spent in this beautiful nature brings deep inner peace and new vitality to travelers. Touching Aomori's great nature and the blessings of the sea, looking at yourself is a time that will become the best travel memory. In this place where nature and tradition harmonize, please spend a heart-enriching, intellectual, and special holiday for adults.

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Akita Inu Tourism

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Akita Inu Tourism

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Akita Inu Tourism

Akita Dog Village

Address: 1-13-1 Onaricho, Odate City, Akita Prefecture
Website: https://akitainunosato.jp/
Operator: Akita Inu no Sato (Visitor Center)

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Odate City

Odate City in Akita Prefecture is known as the birthplace of the Akita Dog (Akita Inu).Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Village), located in front of JR Odate Station, serves as both a tourist exchange center and a museum, where visitors can learn deeply about the charm of the Akita dog, which is a natural monument. Odate is also famous as the hometown of Hachiko the loyal dog, and a bronze statue of Hachiko can be found in front of the station.Nature attractions include the Nagashiri Fūketsu (Wind Caves), which are surrounded by beautiful forests of Akita cedar trees over...

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Odate Magewappa Workshop

Odate Magewappa is a national traditional craft made by bending thin plates of Akita cedar. Craftsmen provide careful support throughout the process until completion.

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Akita Inu Hall

The museum on the $3text{rd}$ floor of the building features detailed materials on the history and ecology of the Akita dog. In front of the hall stands a bronze statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog born in Odate, named the "Hachiko Statue of Longing for Home." Furthermore, real Akita dogs are regularly present at the entrance and in the $1text{st}$ floor office.

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Odate Amekko Ichi

This folk event has continued for approximately $400text{ years}$. It is said that eating candy on this day prevents colds, and Omachi Hachiko Street, lined with candy stalls, is bustling with shoppers. Highlights abound, including the "Shirohige Okami Junko" (White Beard Deity Procession), which recreates the legend of the mountain god coming down to buy candy.

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