
Akita Travel Guide
Japan
Akita is a city of about 320,000 people in northern Japan, on the island of Honshu. It sits on the Sea of Japan coast and uses Japan Standard Time.
Travellers arriving by air use Akita Airport (AXT), the airport serving the city. Akita is not a beach-focused destination, with no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.
Local time
Population
Weather in Akita
Sun
Mon
Tue
Know before you go
Pays in JPY
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +81
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.
Best time to visit Akita
Jan
4°26Feb
4°20Mar
9°19Apr
15°15May
19°14Jun
24°17Jul
28°19Aug
31°16Sep
26°16Oct
19°15Nov
13°19Dec
6°26Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Akita
Shimohama Beach
11.7 km away
Things to do in Akita
千秋公園
park
1.6 km
秋田城跡
history museum
3 km
ソユースタジアム
arts and entertainment
0.7 km
Akita Museum of Art
art museum
1.6 km
秋田県立体育館
stadium arena
0.8 km
秋田市立千秋美術館
art museum
1.8 km
天徳寺
buddhist place of worship
2.5 km
こまちスタジアム
baseball stadium
3 km
Getting there
Akita Airport · 15.6 km
Frequently asked Questions
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.