Akita, Japan Cruise Port Guide: What To Do In Town!
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So why did this port wind up being the least favorite of our Japan cruise?
Getting out proved to be the difficult part.
Honestly, the whole experience of being there was a bit underwhelming.
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Is the Akita, Japan cruise port a hidden gem... or a hidden disappointment? In this video, we share our 100% honest review of our port day in Akita, which ended up being our least favorite stop on our Japan cruise (so far). We'll show you *why* we struggled, starting with the logistical challenges of the distant Akita cruise terminal and the difficulties of getting out to explore. But it wasn't all bad! We're also sharing the tips we learned (the hard way) so YOU can have a better day. We'll cover all the transportation options—the local train, shuttle bus, and car rentals—and show you the highlights we *did* manage to see. We found some amazing Hinai-jidori chicken, explored Senshu Park, and learned all about the famous Kanto Festival at the Akita City Folk Arts Center. If you have Akita, Japan on your cruise itinerary (especially on a ship like the Diamond Princess), this is a must-watch guide to help you set your expectations and plan the best day possible. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Port Overview and Issues 2:47 Cruise Port Train 3:45 Car Rental Options (and one BIG SURPRISE!) 4:17 Ship Shuttle to Town 5:37 Yoshinoya Breakfast 6:15 Akita Station 6:42 Senshu Park 8:18 Akita City Folk Arts Center 10:10 Chicken Restaurant 11:55 Akita Dog Station 12:35 Akita City Port Tower Selion ********************* HELPFUL LINKS: Akita Station Website: https://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=39 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LMHumuC3bdnfAhFd6 Car Rental Locations Near Akita Station Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ve6RnadMmesDaRK66 BooBoo Car Rental Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nxp7hR341GEiEvWk6 Website: https://www.booboo7.com/rentacar.html Yoshinoya Near Akita Station Website: https://www.yoshinoya.com/menu/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpVp68r3Rv8M4sm18 Senshu Park Website: https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kurashi/doro-koen/1003685/1007159/index.html Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uA3cX4JmRSD6YERg7 Akita City Folk Arts Center Website: https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1003644/index.html Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TcHDCJSrBk2Uw6vY6 Akita Hinai-jidori Restaurant Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7QdtF3S3xdmrsTJ7 Akita Dog Station Website: https://www.saveakita.or.jp/ofa/station/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NtkSA1rP4aTKCjde8 Akita City Port Tower Selion Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTR3JgAbDQbWyJ9DA Website: https://www.selion-akita.com/ #portofcall #diyexcursion #akita #japan #theportlowdown #cruisetravel #traveljapan #JapanCruise #CruiseVlog #AkitaPort #DiamondPrincess ***************** Finding value and getting some tips from our videos? Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates. 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo 🫶 Connect with us Web: http://www.portlowdown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794