Visit the photo spots in Akita Station and try your hand at capsule toys! JR East Travel Service Center Akita

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2024/11/12

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Akita Prefecture Winter Sightseeing Campaign

From December 1, 2024 (Sunday) to February 28, 2025 (Friday), Akita Prefecture and JR East Akita Branch will collaborate to hold the "Akita Prefecture Winter Major Sightseeing Campaign". In conjunction with this campaign, JR East Travel Service Center Akita will hold an event where visitors can challenge "capsule toys" and receive wonderful prizes. In addition, we will introduce photo spots around Akita Station to make your visit to Akita a memorable one!

Photo Spot Introduction

There are many fun photo spots in Akita Station that you will want to take pictures of! Why not take some photos to remember your trip?

Oga's Namahage

Inside the JR East Travel Service Center Akita, there is an authentic Namahage from the Namahage Museum in Oga City on display for you to take pictures with. The Namahage are all hand-carved, and are very powerful when seen up close! Please try to take a picture with them in the same pose!

Location: JR East Travel Service Center Akita

Akita dog giant balloon

In front of the central ticket gate of Akita Station is a giant balloon of Akita Inu (Akita dog), famous for Hachiko (Hachiko). His cute face welcomes all visitors to Akita! The Akita Inu's costume changes with the seasons, and his hat and other costumes are handmade by JR Akita Station employees! In October, when the photo was taken, the Akita dog was dressed up for Halloween.

Location: In front of the central ticket gate of Akita Station (Popoload)

By the way, we also recommend taking pictures from the hip side! Please try taking pictures from various angles.

JR East Travel Service Center Akita staff recommendation shot

Namahage

Located right next to the Akita Inu Balloon, a large Namahage also welcomes you. If you stand between the Namahage and take a picture, you can see how big they are.

By the way, the difference between red and blue is
red = old man Namahage
blue = old woman Namahage
They are actually a couple. They are gods who ward off misfortune.

Akita Monument] [Akita Monument]

A new photo spot with a monument of the word "AKITA" was created on the lawn, which has been developed as a place of relaxation for the community! With the front of the station building and the lawn in the background, you can take a picture to commemorate your visit to Akita Station. The staff of JR East Travel Service Center Akita also took a picture!

Location：Grass plaza outside the west exit of Akita Station

Akio & Tsuganian

Akio & Tsuganian" are the cute image characters that connect Akita and Tsugaru. They are very popular among small children!

Akio panel] [Akio panel] [Akio panel] [Akio panel] [Akio panel] [Akio panel

The Akio panel is also available for a limited time in the JR East Travel Service Center Akita store! After getting a prize from the capsule toy, let's take a picture to commemorate the event!
*Akiokun may go for a walk and the panel may not be available.

Challenge the "capsule toy" at JR East Travel Service Center Akita to get Akio & Tsuganyan goods!

What are the conditions for participation?

z Period
December 1, 2024 (Sun.) - February 28, 2025 (Fri.)

z Place
In JR East Travel Service Center Akita stores

z Conditions for participation
① Access the "*and trip." article
② Tell the "keyword" in the article or contact JR East Travel Service CenterJR East Travel Service Center Akita staff to show the article screen
③ Challenge the capsule toy
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Get a prize!

0Giveaway
Akio & Tsuganyan goods will be given away *Wait and see what's inside after you win!

Here are the challenge keywords for the capsule toys!

Who are you going with? Akita in winter].

Please inform the staff at JR East Travel Service Center Akita of this information and you can challenge the capsule toy. We are looking forward to your participation.

Akita and Tsugaru's beloved characters "Akio & Tsuganian

Akio & Tsuganian were created as image characters for disseminating information on sightseeing in Akita and Tsugaru, and are used to promote Akita on the JR Akita Branch's official website and SNS. The characters are popular for their cute appearance, and their four-frame cartoons are regularly posted on the website and original goods are available for sale.
Akio" is characterized by his fast-paced personality and soothing appearance. His favorite food is all Akita specialties. Tsugaganian" is a cat girl who is always with Akio and lives a carefree life on the coast of Tsugaru. Her favorite food is dried ramen noodles. Akio and Tsuganian have many friends, and their characters are introduced on the website. Please check them out!

JR East Akita Branch "Meet the heart" official website is here.

Akita in winter has a lot of attractions that are not yet known, such as delicious food and hot springs. Why don't you come to Akita this winter and experience the charms of Akita? And when you stop by Akita Station, take a commemorative photo at the photo spot and try your hand at a capsule toy.

Let's combine your favorite train and lodging to save money!

You can make your own original trip!

The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package View JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product available only on the web, which allows you to freely select a train and accommodations and make a reservation at once. Depending on the timing and conditions of your reservation, you may be able to save even on the day of departure at the earliest! We also offer one-day trip plans! Enjoy your own trip according to your schedule and purpose.

Click here for details

For reservations for train + lodging in the Akita area, please refer to the JR East View Dynamic Rail Package.

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