🏯🌸 Stepping Back in Time – Discover Hidden Traditions in Noshiro, Akita 🐾⛩️

Welcome to Part 3 of my Akita journey!
In this episode, I visit Noshiro, a coastal town in northern Akita.

🚃 I arrived on a charming little local train, greeted by mountain views and ocean breeze.
🏯 Stepped into Kaneyu, a 1930s high-class restaurant now open to all, filled with warm wood, quiet elegance, and living history.
🎆 Noshiro’s summer festival, Tenku no Fuyajo (“The Castle in the Sky”), features glowing floats that tower into the night sky—pure magic.
🍱 Lunch was a local specialty: Oyakodon made with Hinai-jidori chicken—a must-try when in Akita!
🌸 And just when I thought the day couldn’t get any better, a vintage shop owner tipped me off about a hidden cherry blossom temple nearby.
No tourists, just petals and peace.
🌟 If you’re looking to escape the crowds and feel Japan’s timeless charm—Noshiro might just be your next dream destination.
Don’t miss this hidden gem far from the tourist crowds!

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📌 Timestamps:
00:11 – Arriving in Noshiro 🚉
00:35 – Exploring Kaneyu 🏯
01:22 – Model of a portable shrine: Japanese traditional summer festival ✨
02:30 – Vintage shop vibes + secret sakura tip 🌸
03:15 – Hidden cherry blossom temple 💮
04:02 – Oyakodon lunch with local Hinai chicken 🍽

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