Yokote

The original castle was burned down in the Boshin War. Although the reconstructed castle has a keep, the original castle had a palace but not a keep.

A museum about Japanese comics with original works by famous manga artists.

It is a district where the traditional townscape is preserved. The internal structure called “Uchi-gura,” which is not visible from the exterior of the buildings, is a distinctive feature of the area. It is designated as a nationally important architectural district.

Visitors can experience entering a real Kamakura (igloo-like snow houses) in a subzero space. There is a store where you can buy local products and a tourist information desk.

This museum's collection of modern art is predominately from Akita, though some is from elsewhere.

Small igloos (called "kamakura") are built in many locations across town. There are hundreds of kamakura, some large enough to enter. Some of these, in turn, become small eating establishments. Traditionally, amazake (a sweet winter-season drink) and mochi are served.

decorated staves called bonden are carried through the city and presented as an offering at Asahi-okayama-jinja Shrine.

This city gymnasium hosts a variety of sports and community events.