Cities Near Akita
Cities near Akita, Japan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Noshiro, Ōdate, Morioka. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Akita, Japan is Noshiro, about 34 mi (55 km) away — roughly 1 hr 2 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noshiro | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ōdate | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Morioka | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sakata | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hanamaki | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hirosaki | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mizusawa | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tsuruoka | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ichinoseki | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aomori | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Akita
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Noshiro, Ōdate, Morioka, Sakata, Hanamaki. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Akita include Noshiro, Ōdate, Morioka, Sakata, Hanamaki. The closest is Noshiro, about 34 miles (55 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.