TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1352 / OGATA

Japan · Akita

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Ogata

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Rapeseed flowers and cherry trees in Ogata in May 2010大潟村
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore fields and the history of the reclaimed village of Ogata. The flower-lined road is seasonal; plan transport to the museum separately.

This guide covers places within Ogata, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Rapeseed flowers and cherry trees in Ogata in May 201001

A first-visit stop

Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Road

桜・菜の花ロード

A road known for cherry trees and rapeseed flowers. The photograph shows May 2010, not current flowering. Avoid obstructing traffic or farm work and use designated parking and viewing areas.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

View map Official guide
02

A first-visit stop

Ogata Village Reclamation Museum

大潟村干拓博物館

Learn about the reclamation of Hachirogata and Ogata’s history and agriculture. Check current exhibitions and opening arrangements, and follow rules for indoor photography and visits.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

View map Official guide

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Look for local rice and foods using village produce. The geopark highlights products including Ogata-grown rice. Check origin and the day’s selection at the shop.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.