Odate: A Delightfully Scenic City
The city of Odate, Japan, is located in the east of the Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site area. It is one of the cities comprising the Akita Prefecture. Odate boasts of several picturesque spots as well as many exciting places for chilling out or simply enjoying the great outdoors. It is also famous as the birthplace of Hachiko, the celebrated loyal dog.
Best Time to Visit
Odate gets swarmed by visitors from January to April as the city experiences perfect weather for basking in the outdoors. The Odate JP hotel rates usually increase around this time, so better book ahead if you have plans to stop by this charming city. Early October is another peak time for Odate as it holds the Festival of Kiritampo (grilled rice sticks), a food fest highlighting Odate’s signature culinary gem.
What to Do & Area Attractions
To explore the city, you may start at the Odate Folk Museum with its two floors of exhibition halls displaying a collection on subjects like nature, archaeology, history, and folklore. Then make a stop at Odate Jukai Dome,one of the largest domed stadiums in the world and used for various events and sports meetings. Book a room at the modern Hotel Route-Inn Odate Eki Minami for easy access to the train station and some city landmarks. The unassuming Hotel Crown Palais Shuhokuis also near the train station and takes pride in its ramen eatery. Right in the middle of the city is Hotel Route-Inn Odate, which offers a perfect mix of value, comfort, and convenience to its guests.