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Yokote, Akita / 秋田ふるさと村

Akita Furusato-mura

A family theme park with one of Tohoku's largest planetariums, a trick-art castle and Akita local food; entry to the village is free and it is 3 minutes from Yokote IC.

The exterior of Akita Furusato-mura
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Last official check

1 Oct 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus / Car
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

9:30-17:00.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed January 19-28, 2027, with New Year closures between December 29, 2026 and January 2, 2027.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Entry to the village is free; fees vary by attraction.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

15 minutes by bus from the east exit of JR Yokote Station (bound for Furusato-mura); 3 minutes by car from Yokote IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Payment

Tickets, shopping and meals: cash and cashless payment (not for event or play-guide tickets; Hinai Dream is cash only; no top-ups). QR code payment at Furusato Market, Furusato Ryorikan, the craft studio and some other shops.

Checked 30 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Fully barrier-free. Wheelchair parking at the main and restaurant entrances. Multipurpose toilets, ramps and elevators. Wheelchairs free to use at the main and restaurant entrances. Strollers and walkers lent at the main information desk (limited). Four nursing rooms; baby changing tables in some women's toilets.

Checked 1 Oct 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Parking

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Address: Yokote, Akita (Japanese address: 秋田県横手市赤坂富ヶ沢62-46)

Official site: https://akitafurusatomura.co.jp/businesshours-rates/

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Crowds

Busiest season

In winter (early to mid-February) kamakura snow huts are built.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

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