The Akita Shinkansen is a branch line of the T?hoku Shinkansen. It runs from Tokyo Station to Akita Station via Morioka. It’s the only Shinkansen route that runs through Akita Prefecture. These trains are unique, because they were designed to use both Shinkansen and regular train tracks.
Akita Prefecture is famous for rice and, therefore, sake. It is also fairly rugged and known for its mountain trekking and hot springs. Rather notably, the prefecture is also the origin of the Akita dog breed — and the birthplace of Shibuya Scramble Crossing’s most famous resident, Hachiko.
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Highlights along the Akita Shinkansen route

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