Akita, Japan Cruise Port Guide: What To Do In Town!
November 30, 2025
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Is the Akita, Japan cruise port a hidden gem... or a hidden disappointment? In this video, we share our 100% honest review of our port day in Akita, which ended up being our least favorite stop on our Japan cruise (so far). We'll show you *why* we struggled, starting with the logistical challenges of the distant Akita cruise terminal and the difficulties of getting out to explore. But it wasn't all bad! We're also sharing the tips we learned (the hard way) so YOU can have a better day. We'll cover all the transportation options—the local train, shuttle bus, and car rentals—and show you the highlights we *did* manage to see. We found some amazing Hinai-jidori chicken, explored Senshu Park, and learned all about the famous Kanto Festival at the Akita City Folk Arts Center. If you have Akita, Japan on your cruise itinerary (especially on a ship like the Diamond Princess), this is a must-watch guide to help you set your expectations and plan the best day possible.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Port Overview and Issues
2:47 Cruise Port Train
3:45 Car Rental Options (and one BIG SURPRISE!)
4:17 Ship Shuttle to Town
5:37 Yoshinoya Breakfast
6:15 Akita Station
6:42 Senshu Park
8:18 Akita City Folk Arts Center
10:10 Chicken Restaurant
11:55 Akita Dog Station
12:35 Akita City Port Tower Selion
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HELPFUL LINKS:
Akita Station
Website: https://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=39
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LMHumuC3bdnfAhFd6
Car Rental Locations Near Akita Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ve6RnadMmesDaRK66
BooBoo Car Rental
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nxp7hR341GEiEvWk6
Website: https://www.booboo7.com/rentacar.html
Yoshinoya Near Akita Station
Website: https://www.yoshinoya.com/menu/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpVp68r3Rv8M4sm18
Senshu Park
Website: https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kurashi/doro-koen/1003685/1007159/index.html
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uA3cX4JmRSD6YERg7
Akita City Folk Arts Center
Website: https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1003644/index.html
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TcHDCJSrBk2Uw6vY6
Akita Hinai-jidori Restaurant
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7QdtF3S3xdmrsTJ7
Akita Dog Station
Website: https://www.saveakita.or.jp/ofa/station/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NtkSA1rP4aTKCjde8
Akita City Port Tower Selion
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTR3JgAbDQbWyJ9DA
Website: https://www.selion-akita.com/
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