[2025 Akita Shopping mall] Travel Guide for Akita Station Building Topico (Updated Oct)

🏛 Ramen Dining Rinsendo Topico Branch 📍 Ramen Dining Rinsendo Topico Branch (Akita, Akita Station Building Topico, 3F) This ramen restaurant, directly connected to Akita Station, offers a casual experience of Akita's local specialty, "Jumonji Ramen." Featuring homemade, thin, curly noodles and a light soy sauce soup with a seafood broth, this restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike. They also offer a variety of Akita-inspired dishes, including Yokote Yakisoba and soy sauce soft serve ice cream. 🗓 Business Hours 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (L.O. 7:30 PM) *Closed days follow the schedule of the station building 🎫 Admission Fee Free as this is a restaurant 📫 Location/Access Akita Station Building, Topico 3F, 7-2-1 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture 🚶 Short walk (approx. 1 minute) from the West Exit of JR Akita Station 💡 Recommended Points • "Jumonji Ramen" with clear seafood-based soup and curly noodles • Local delicacies like "Yokote Yakisoba" and soy sauce soft serve ice cream are also available • Directly connected to the station for excellent access, making it easy to stop by between sightseeing and business trips #TravelWithPochiKatsu

This seafood restaurant and izakaya is located on the first floor of the Akita Station Building (Topico). Enjoy the ultimate combination of fresh seafood delivered directly from the local Kisakata fishing port and plumply cooked "kamado-meshi" (traditional Japanese cooking style). This is a great spot to satisfy both your appetite and your travels.   ⸻ ⏰ Business Hours 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:30 PM) / Lunchtime until 3:00 PM Open year-round, always welcome.  ⸻ 📫 Access 7-1-2 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Akita Station Building Topico 1F Located right outside the west exit of Akita Station, essentially "inside the station." Just a one-minute walk!  ⸻ 💡 Recommended Points Exquisite seafood, selected by a fishmonger with 55 years of experience, is popular for its sashimi, grilled fish, and fried chicken. For those with a craving, the "Fishmonger's Slimming Local Fish Set Meal" is a must-try.  The rice is cooked in a traditional Japanese stove, so you can have as many refills as you like! It really brings out the flavor of the Akita Komachi rice.  All-you-can-drink options start at 980 yen for 60 minutes, and they also offer local sake and highballs, making it perfect for "daytime drinking."  Solo diners welcome, with a comfortable atmosphere. ◎ Counter seating is also available, making it a safe place for solo lunch travelers.  #SummerCampaign

Akita Station, located in the heart of Akita City, serves as a major transportation hub in Akita Prefecture, connecting the Akita Shinkansen, Ōu Main Line, and Uetsu Main Line. It is not only an essential starting point for business and tourism but also a gateway to destinations like the Oga Peninsula, Nyuto Onsen, and the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains. The station features a blend of shopping and dining options, offering Akita specialties such as Inaniwa Udon, Hinai Jidori chicken, and Akita Inu-themed merchandise in its stores. Nearby, you'll also find the "Topico" shopping center and a convenient bus terminal. The sightseeing train "Resort Shirakami No.1 - Aoike," departing from Akita Station, is a popular choice for exploring the Shirakami-Sanchi area. Inspired by the famous "Aoike" (Blue Pond), this train features a deep blue exterior and a warm, wood-accented interior, creating a serene atmosphere. Its large windows allow passengers to enjoy stunning views of the Sea of Japan coastline and lush forests. Onboard, there are observation areas and a bar counter, and some trips even include Tsugaru shamisen performances or local cultural guides. Traveling from Akita Station along the Gono Line, passengers can immerse themselves in the pristine forests of Shirakami-Sanchi, sunsets over the Sea of Japan, and idyllic rural landscapes, making it a perfect combination of rail travel and sightseeing.

Local ramen from Jumonji-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, directly connected to Akita Station! Located on the third floor of the Akita Station building "Topico," Ramen Dining Rinsen-do is a ramen shop run directly by a local noodle manufacturer. 　 I ordered the classic Jumonji Ramen. The clear soup, thin, curly noodles, and gluten are the main ingredients of this delicious ramen! The overall flavor is gentle, and it's a soothing bowl that feels like you're drinking a Japanese-style soup!! The shop has about 13 seats, including counter and tables. It's compact but clean, and has an atmosphere that makes it easy for solo diners to enter. It also accepts electronic money and QR payments, making it convenient. A ramen shop directly connected to the station that you can easily stop by during your travels, so be sure to try a bowl that you can only enjoy here! 📍Akita Station Topico 3F 🕛11:00-20:00 (L.O.19:30) 💳Electronic money and credit cards accepted 🚭All seats non-smoking/Wi-Fi available #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

#0yentravel Akita Station is located in the center of Akita City, and there are many commercial facilities and restaurants around the station, making it a lively atmosphere. In particular, it is a major station where the Akita Shinkansen "Komachi" bullet train and conventional express trains depart and arrive, making it a convenient transportation hub for travelers. The station premises are also clean, and there are souvenir shops selling Akita specialties, so you can stop and enjoy shopping for a bit. There are also several spots nearby where you can stroll around Akita City, so it was nice to be able to easily access various places from Akita Station as a base.

A soothing spot for travelers, packed with the charms of Akita. 📍Roadside Station Hanui no Sato 🗺️Akita Station Building Pico, 1st floor Roadside Station Hanui no Sato, where you can fully enjoy the charms of Odate City, Akita Prefecture, is open for a limited time at Akita Station! The direct sales store, which is lined with fresh locally grown agricultural products, processed goods, and souvenirs, is full of new discoveries every time you visit! The origin of the name, "Hanui," represents the traditional handicrafts of the region, and you can experience that culture and history throughout the facility. Enjoy the nature and culture of Akita at Roadside Station Hanui no Sato, where you can feel the warmth of the region. #0 yen trip January 2025