Access/ Transportation to Akita

Getting to Akita Prefecture

Akita Airport

    • regular flights from Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka Itami
    • serviced by JAL and ANA airlines
    • Note: there are cash machines, a convenient store, car rentals, and restaurants in the airport

Akita Station (shinkansen)

    • first shinkansen from Tokyo Station departs at 6:32 am
    • last shinkansen from Akita Station to Tokyo is 8:16 pm
    • prices vary, but approx. ￥18,120 (USD 180)
    • 3 hrs 37 mins

Getting to Akita City (where the workshop is)

from Akita airport

    • “Limousine Buses”
      • regularly depart Akita airport around 15 to 20 minutes after the arrival of each flight
      • you should get off the bus at Akita Station West Exit
      • Cost: ￥950 (USD 10)
      • approx. 35 minutes
    • Taxis are available but NOT recommended due to cost

from Akita Station

Akita Station is in the heart of Akita City, so you’re already here–welcome!

Getting to the workshop

Event Location: College Plaza
2 Chome-1-51 Nakadori, Akita, 010-0001, Japan

College Plaza is an approximate 8-minute walk from Akita Station (650 meters).