Kisakata Town, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Explore the unique landscape of the "Kisakata" Kujuku Islands, a designated Natural Monument and a stop on the "Oku no Hosomichi" trail. Once celebrated alongside Matsushima for its scenic beauty, this area features islands that were uplifted by an earthquake, creating an unusual landscape where islands now sit on land. Visit during the rice planting season to see the surrounding rice paddies filled with water, offering a glimpse of the Kujuku Islands in their former glory. For a panoramic view, head to the observation deck at the Michi-no-Eki Kisakata "Nemunooka." Featured in a JR East commercial in 2021, this area spans 200 hectares and is easily accessible, being just a 5-minute drive from JR Kisakata Station on the Uetsu Line.