Title: Things to Do in Odate in 2026 | Expedia.com [Odate Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Odate.dx6060218)[Hotels in Odate](https://expedia.com/Odate-Hotels.d6060218.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Odate](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Odate.d6060218.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Odate](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Odate.d6060218.Car-Rental-Guide)[Odate Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Odate.d6060218.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Odate ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Odate Types of activities [Odate Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Odate.dx6060218) ![Field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/d30b9be9-1ef3-42f2-b65e-2d7202341a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/d30b9be9-1ef3-42f2-b65e-2d7202341a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bukeyashiki in Akita.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/1ed61f6d-a810-4734-b6a8-bf685b1ef418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![大館樹海ドームに隣接する大館市役所観光課・移住交流課](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/3b7b4a1c-871e-4fb1-bc18-9b1110c99bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/3b7b4a1c-871e-4fb1-bc18-9b1110c99bde.jpg) by [掬茶](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E6%8E%AC%E8%8C%B6) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![鳳凰山（秋田県大館市）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/a1be31e7-3103-4b31-92fa-8412dffafbda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060218/a1be31e7-3103-4b31-92fa-8412dffafbda.jpg) by [掬茶](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E6%8E%AC%E8%8C%B6) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6060218) ## Recommended things to do in Odate | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Hanafuda](/things-to-do/hanafuda.a49684760.activity-details): $20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hanafuda](/things-to-do/hanafuda.a49684760.activity-details)[Hirosaki 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hirosaki-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a51295882.activity-details)[Hirosaki 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hirosaki-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a47401164.activity-details)[Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hirosaki-6hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3056506.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Hanafuda](/things-to-do/hanafuda.a49684760.activity-details) | | With kids | [Hirosaki 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hirosaki-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a51295882.activity-details)[Hirosaki 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hirosaki-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a47401164.activity-details)[Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hirosaki-6hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3056506.activity-details) | ## What to do in Odate --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Odate? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Odate #### Odate Jukai Dome Catch an event at Odate Jukai Dome during your trip to Odate. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Odate-Jukai-Dome-Odate.d553248621532776406.Vacation-Attraction) #### Odate Hachiko You can learn about the history of Odate when you stop by Odate Hachiko. Discover the area's festivals and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Odate-Hachiko-Odate.d553248621532776405.Vacation-Attraction) #### Odate Folk Museum You can study the exhibits at Odate Folk Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Odate. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Odate-Folk-Museum-Odate.d553248621562275740.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nagabashiri Air Hole Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nagabashiri Air Hole Museum in Odate. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Nagabashiri-Air-Hole-Museum-Odate.d553248621532776407.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Odate ![Hirosaki Castle is one of the few remaining original castles in Japan, and the area also boasts one of the most beautiful and abundant cherry blossom festivals in Japan. With thousands of trees scattered about the grounds, it's a great place to explore the beauty of the season](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55326/a36e0221-c33e-41c3-b37b-6e0bdf3dd7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hirosaki ![Towadaoyu, Kazuno, Akita Prefecture 018-5421, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129208/cc45ea4d-d901-4204-9792-65954a4bf526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [kiwa dokokano](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6777442?with_photo_id=102268605) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Kazuno ![Towada lake , 十和田湖](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138866/5d90765e-81a5-4026-8174-27e1ab9a1b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Kosaka ![平川散歩・稲穂と岩木山](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347179/b76a2d52-4698-4bd5-b52d-32f447ddd7c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hirakawa ![Owani](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347928/13f532d9-679f-44b0-90d2-8ccb166349ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Owani ![Part cafe, part architectural design firm, Community Station KITAKITA is a beautiful renovated space. The friendly designers make amazing coffee and have an abundance of information regarding the Kita Akita City area. Also the perfect spot to take a break and wait for the airport shuttle bus, which was what I was doing. Location: Right across from Takanosu Station on the JR Ou Main Line.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000366722/8843154e-ea6d-453d-a39b-32f5966831be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kitaakita ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Odate worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Odate? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Odate? ### Is three days enough to stay in Odate? ### What are some activities to do in Odate with kids? > - [Hirosaki 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hirosaki-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a51295882.activity-details) > - [Hirosaki 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hirosaki-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a47401164.activity-details) > - [Hirosaki 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hirosaki-6hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3056506.activity-details) ### What to do in Odate for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Odate? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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