Nature Spots in Central Akita / Oga Peninsula Area
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Akita
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- Oga Peninsula
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita-ken Oga-shi
- This peninsula is in Oga City, Akita Prefecture. This area is famed as the origin of the namahage folk monster, and the entrance to Oga has a Namahage Statue. Mt. Kanpuzan has a rotating observation platform offering a 360 degree view of the grand scenery. They also offer popular paraglider rides to try. There are onsen facilities like Oga Onsen Village, and this is a great place for tourists to spend a few relaxing hours.
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- Cape Nyudozaki
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Ogashi Kitauranyudouzaki Kombura
- Cape Nyudozaki is at the end of the Oga Peninsula. At the end of an expanse of green grass stands a lighthouse characterized by its black and white exterior. The panorama of the wide expanse of blue ocean is most impressive. A monument that marks 40° north latitude is made of andesite rock from the Oga Peninsula.
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- Godzilla Rock
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Ogashi Funagawaminatokohama
- This giant rock is on the south of the Oga Peninsula, in Shiosezaki. It was so named because it looks just like an open-mouthed Godzilla in profile.
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- Unosaki Kaigan
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Oga-shi Funagawaminatonnagawa Futa Tsu Zaka Hoka
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- Oga Quasi National Park
- Leisure / Hobbies
- Akita Oga-shi
- A quasi-national park covering nearly a third of Oga City's total area. Most of the areas to enjoy nature in the area are included in the park area including various mountains such as Mt. Kanpu, Oga-Sanzan (Mt. Shin-zan, Mt. Hon-zan and Mt. Kenashi-yama), Unosaki Beach which was chosen as one of Japan's top 100 coastlines, and the natural growing area of the camellia bush which is the northernmost place it grows and which has been designated a natural memorial.
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- Soya Gorge
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwami, Akita-shi, Akita-ken, Kawanobe cho
- Soya Gorge is up the Iwamigawa River. Among the cliffs that look like folding screens you can see spectacular sights of mountain cherry blossoms in the spring, fresh greenery in the summer, and autumnal colors in the fall. Up river is Funoshi-no-taki Waterfall, a scenic shot that is iconic of Okuzashiki.
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- Nekobari Rock
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Minamiakita-gun Gojomemachi
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- Funoshi Waterfall
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Akita-shi Kawabe Iwami
- A waterfall located in Ushiromata, Kawabeiwami, Akita City. The waterfall is notable for its short drop and abundant water flow. A walking path is maintained in the area and visitors can take in gorgeous scenery interweaving the waterfall, bare rock, and surrounding greenery. One of the area's charms is that visitors can take in beautiful views no matter what time of year, from hill cherry tree blossoms in spring and greenery peeking out between the bare rock in summer to fall foliage in autumn and snowscapes in winter.
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- West Coast of the Oga Peninsula
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Oga-shi
- This cliff-dotted coastline is believed to have been formed by the accumulation of volcano-induced mud flows some 30 million years ago when the Japanese archipelago made up the eastern end of the Eurasian continent. Until the opening of a toll road in 1970, boats were the primary means of transportation in the area. Weathering has worn the cliff stone in complex patterns and views of them from a boat on the sea are particularly spectacular.
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- Barajima Kasen Park
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Akita-shi Barajima
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- Mt.Honzan
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita
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- Ichinomekata
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Ogashi Kitaurayumoto Fukunosawa
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- Ninomekata
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Ogashi Togahamashioya Omizusawa
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- Hachirogatazansonko
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Pref. Minamiakitagunogatamura Chuou
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- Shiraito Falls
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Prefecture Oga
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- Minami Iso
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita
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- Mount Kenashi
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Prefecture Oga
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- Shiose Cape
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Oga-shi
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- Tateyama Cape
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Oga-shi
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- Gongo Cape
- Travel / Tourism
- Akita Oga-shi
Akita Areas
Famed for its sake and samurai, Akita prefecture offers quintessential Japanese culture in a non-touristy setting. Alongside the celebrated rice paddies and historical sites of the region lies dramatic natural scenery in the form of the rugged coastline of the Oga Peninsula and the Dakigaeri Gorge, best visited in autumn, when the leaves begin to change color.
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