A 360-degree panoramic tower overlooking Akita [Roadside Station, Akita Port, Serion

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Port Tower Serion

Opened in April 1994 as Akita Port Tower, it was registered as Roadside Station Akita Port on July 31, 2010 and is commonly known as Serion. The name "Serion" is a compound of the words "sea" and "pavilion," and was chosen from among some 6,300 entries received from all over Japan. The observation deck on the fifth floor is entirely made of glass, offering a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of the city of Akita and the Sea of Japan. The observatory offers a panoramic 360-degree view of Akita City and the Sea of Japan, as well as the sunset over the Sea of Japan when the weather is fine, a panoramic view of Mt. Please enjoy the scenery of the four seasons!
Lunchtime view (Akita City)
Evening view (Sea of Japan)
From 16:30 to 22:00, the area is illuminated in the color of the month. Every year on 12/31, it is lit up in red and white until the morning of 1/1 the next day. Therions glowing in various colors are very beautiful. And the specialty of the observation deck of the Port Tower is...
this couple's bench. Many couples visit this bench as a date spot, and it is said that some men propose to each other on this bench, which offers a panoramic view of the setting sun and the night view of Akita City!

Serion Cafe

The Serion Cafe, 96 meters above ground and located on the 4th floor, is an observation cafe. Drinks, light meals, and desserts are available, and you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the panoramic view of Akita. The most popular menu item is the original drink Marine Blue.

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We recommend the " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " an Internet product that includes a ticket (Shinkansen) and accommodations.
JR+accommodation "Akita area" reservation [ JR East View Dynamic Rail Package ]
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