Timeline
15:50
Pick up a snack or souvenir at the Nishime Rest Area gift shop. It is just behind the bath house.
16:10
Head inside Nishime Yukkoland. Use the large bath or sauna to relax before the evening gets cool.
16:30
Walk 9 minutes SSW to Herb World Akita. The garden is quiet and offers a gentle place to stand while the sun sets.
16:55
End the evening at Mingei Saito. It is a 6-minute walk from the garden. Browse the lacquer ware and local sake. It is open until 18:30 on weekdays.
Local tip
Check the route to Mingei Saito from Herb World Akita. The shop is closed on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Check before you go
- Mingei Saito is open Mon-Sat 08:30-18:30 and Sun 09:30-18:30.
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