Browse Okitama Souvenirs at the Hot Spring Town Tourist Hub
About this spot
A tourist information and exchange facility at the heart of Akatayu hot spring town and a reliable base for your stroll. The building houses tourism pamphlets for Nanyo City and the Okitama area. Staff can provide the latest information on local sights and stopping points. The shop corner displays local confectioneries, pickles, grape-based products, and other Okitama specialties—a perfect selection for final souvenir shopping. It's also nice to have a rest area where you can catch your breath after walking. Stroll leisurely through the evocative streets of Akatayu hot spring town, which has a history of over 900 years since its opening, and this stop will pleasantly bridge the time until your evening visit to Ryushanhai.
Tips
About 5 minutes by car from JR Akatayu Station; it's in a convenient location for stopping during your hot spring town walk, with parking available. As it closes in the evening, finish your souvenir shopping before heading to the ramen shop. The area is a residential road with traffic, so be mindful of your surroundings when taking photos.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes. Stop here in the afternoon before dinner to combine souvenir shopping and rest.
Access & map
754-2 Akatayu, Nanyo, Yamagata 〒999-2211
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