Experience : Akita Prefecture

Sunset Concert in Nyudozaki (Nyudozaki, Oga City) Namahage taiko drums, harmonica music, and a concert by Tsugumo Yu are set against the dramatic backdrop of a blazing sun setting into the Japan Sea. Date and Time: Mid Aug Access: 40 mins by car via Namahage Line from Oga Sta Information: Oga Chamber of Commerce 0185-24-4141

Paragliding at Mt. Kampuzan (Oga City) With reservations, veteran instructors are available to make this flying experience on Oga Peninsula safe and secure for paragliders of all levels. Enjoy the fabulous mix of sea, sky, and land that makes Akita's western coast the great tourist attraction it is. Dates: Apr - Oct Access: 20 mins by car from Akita Expwy Showa-Oga Hanto IC Information: Paraglider School 0185-25-2077

Oyu Hot Spring Area Waterfall Tour (Kazuno City) A tour of the falls along Rte 103 reveals a plethora of waterfalls different in size and shape but united by atmosphere and attractiveness. Try a guided tour on your way to or from Lake Towadako. Dates: Spring - Fall Access: 30 mins by car from Odate-Noshiro Airport Information: Towada-Hachimantai Tourism and Products Assoc. 0186-23-2019