Akita

Exploring Yokote City

Your dream autumn/winter destination in north Japan

Christie Petrakopoulou Nov 14, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Lake Tabuko Numa decorated with autumn colors</p>

<p>The rail tracks divide the city of Yokote into two</p>

<p>Winter is coming but the nature around Yokote still looks beautiful</p>

<p>Different shades of green, orange and yellow surround Lake Takubo Numa</p>

<p>Walking down from Yokote Castle through 'Nanamagari' - an old path that the samurai used to take to go to and from the castle</p>

<p>Another shot from Lake Takubo Numa when the sun decided to make a quick appearance </p>

Yokote city is located in Akita Prefecture. JR Yokote Station is served by both the Kitakami Line and the Ou Main Line. Home to many festivals throughout the year, with the leading Kamakura Festival in mid-February when snow built huts are dedicated to the water spirits, Yokote has many cultural experiences to offer. During your stay here, indulge yourself in local specialties such as Yakisoba, pickles, fruits and sake and definitely walk around the beautiful Yokote Park and Lake Takubo Numa. Whether you have children or not, you should pay a visit to Akita Furosato Village, a theme park with attractions for both adults and youngsters. If you decide to go on an excursion to the north of Japan, I would recommend that you drop in at Yokote city!

Christie Petrakopoulou @christie.petrakopoulou

Hi! My name is Christie and I’m a journalist/blogger. Originally from Athens, Greece but living in Stockholm, Sweden I’m doing my Masters in Media and Communication Studies at Stockholm University. For one year I’ll be living and traveling around Japan in search of new challenges and experienc...