Akita City (秋田) is the capital of Akita Prefecture, located up north in the Tohoku Region of Japan. The city is best known for hosting the Kanto Matsuri, a large festival in early August, in which revelers balance long bamboo poles with dozens of paper lanterns attached to the end.

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    • Hotel Metropolitan Akita
      Luxury
      Directly connected to JR Akita Station and featuring free WiFi access throughout the property, Hotel Metropolitan Akita offers 2 restaurants, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation. All rooms are carpeted and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Some also come with a seating area where guests can relax. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Akita Metropolitan Hotel, guests can arrange for a soothing massage. The 24-hour front desk offers laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage services. A variety of cuisine featuring fresh local produces can be enjoyed at Dining Manyo. Guests can also dine at one of the restaurants in the shopping and dining arcade of JR Akita Station. Akita Akarenga Kyodokan is an 8-minute drive away, while Omoriyama Zoo is an 18-minute drive from the hotel. Senshu Park can be walked to within just 6 minutes.
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    • Akita Castle Hotel
      Luxury
      Located a 7-minute walk from JR Akita Station, Akita Castle Hotel features 4 dining options and comfortable guest rooms with free WiFi. There are a 24-hour convenience store, a nail salon and other shops available on site. Each carpeted room is fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. An electric kettle is also provided in the room. The private bathroom comes with a bath tub and free toiletries. Akita Castle Hotel provides 24-hour front desk services and room service meals. A laundry service is available for guests’ at an extra cost. Guests can also use free luggage storage or enjoy shopping at one of the on-site stores. The hotel is a 40-minute limousine bus ride or a 30-minute drive from Akita Airport. Senshu Park is a 5-minute walk away. On-site Japanese restaurant Kurumaya serves delicately prepared seasonal dishes. Chinese meals can be enjoyed at Totenko, while guests can sip their favourite drinks at Bar Lotus on the 8th floor.
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    • Richmond Hotel Akita Ekimae
      Mid-range
      Located just a 7-minute walk from JR Akita Station, Richmond Hotel Akita Ekimae offers simple and modern guestrooms featuring free Wi-Fi and an en suite bathroom. Akita Museum of Art is also a 7-minute walk away. Each carpeted room comes with a flat-screen TV, a telephone and a fridge. Guests can make a cup of tea using an electric kettle and tea bags provided. The bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Akita Ekimae Richmond Hotel offers free luggage storage services at the 24-hour front desk. Drinks vending machines and laundry facilities are available on site. Akita Airport is a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Senshu Park and Kubota Castle are located within a 10-minute walk. On-site restaurant Kagura offers a breakfast buffet featuring a variety of Japanese dishes. Other Japanese meals and local specialities are also available for lunch and dinner.
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    • Dormy Inn Akita
      Mid-range
      Dormy Inn Akita is located opposite historical Senshu Park and is a 5-minute walk. from JR Akita Station is 8-minute walk. Free internet access and a public bath are provided. Rooms at Dormy Inn Akita have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and toiletries. Guests can make use of the open-air public bath with natural hot spring water and the coin-operated laundry machines. Nearby attractions include Akita Museum of Art, Tazawa Lake and the Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range.
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    • ANA Crowne Plaza Akita, an IHG Hotel
      Luxury
      Boasting 2 restaurants, a bar and a cafe, ANA Crowne Plaza Akita, an IHG Hotel is conveniently located a 3-minute walk from JR Akita Train Station. The simply decorated rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels. Carpeted rooms are fitted with an en suite bathroom, a desk and a refrigerator. Each feature an electric kettle, a green tea set and Yukata robes. A hairdryer, free toiletries and slippers are also available. Guests at ANA Crowne Plaza Akita, an IHG Hotel can work out at the fitness centre for free and get a soothing massage at a surcharge. A variety of international meals are served at the restaurants. The Seibu Department Store is a 3-minute walk away, while both Senshu Park and Kubota Castle is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Omoriyama Zoo can be accessed within a 20-minute drive.
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    • Hotel KAN-RAKU Akita Kawabata
      Budget-friendly
      Situated in Akita, 1.6 km from Akita Station, Hotel KAN-RAKU Akita Kawabata features views of the city. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Hotel KAN-RAKU Akita Kawabata are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Omoriyama Zoo is 6.7 km from Hotel KAN-RAKU Akita Kawabata, while Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Akita Airport, 16 km from the hotel.
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    • APA Hotel Akita Senshu Koen
      Mid-range
      A 15-minute walk from JR Akita Train Station, APA Hotel Akita-Senshukoen offers simple Westerns-style accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can enjoy video-on-demand movies on the flat-screen TV for free of charge. Senshu Park is about 3-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature carpeted floors, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Guests can wear the provided Japanese Yukata robes and in-room slippers. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toothbrush sets. Relaxing massages can be requested for an extra cost and a coin-launderette is on-site. Photocopying services and luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. A trouser press can be borrowed for in-room use. Akita-Senshukoen APA Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Kawabata Street and a 35-minute drive from Akita Airport. A breakfast buffet is available at the dining room.
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    • Hotel Alpha-One Akita
      Mid-range
      Hotel Alpha-One Akita is situated in Akita, 300 metres from Akita Station and 8.6 km from Omoriyama Zoo. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Alpha-One Akita can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa is 9.1 km from the accommodation, while Kitaura Harbor is 48 km from the property. Akita Airport is 15 km away.
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    • Comfort Hotel Akita
      Mid-range
      Located in Akita, 400 metres from Akita Station, Comfort Hotel Akita provides accommodation with free bikes and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.2 km from Omoriyama Zoo. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also offer free WiFi. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Comfort Hotel Akita. Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa is 8.6 km from the accommodation, while Kitaura Harbor is 48 km away. Akita Airport is 15 km from the property.
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    • Route Inn Grantia Akita Spa Resort
      Mid-range
      Boasting 5 hot-spring baths and a Korean sauna, Route Inn Grantia Akita Spa Resort is 1.5 km from JR Akita Train Station. Rooms include free internet, a full bathroom and satellite TV channels. Guests at Grantia Akita Spa Resort Route Inn stay in air-conditioned rooms with a tea maker and wood writing desk. Relaxation options include a soak in the bathtub and pay TV programs. Akita City Folk Traditions Hall (Neburi Nagashi Kan) is a 10-minute walk away, and Senshu Park is a 15-minute walk. Parking is free. A relaxation room with massage chairs is provided. Skin treatments are offered at the spa, or guests can try out a new style at the hair salon. Restaurants Hanano Yume Maguroya and Hanachaya offer Japanese cuisine.
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