MILK HOUSE

Flow of the course

About this spot

Upon exiting JR Omagari Station (大曲駅), the station-front shopping street lined with local shops and eateries spreads before you. As a long-standing commercial center in southern Akita, the area continues to feature traditional eateries, butcher shops, and prepared food stores. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery serving regional specialties like kiritanpo (きりたんぽ) and Inaniwa udon (稲庭うどん) or Akita local dishes, starting your fireworks festival day on an energetic note. On the festival day, crowds arrive from late afternoon onwards, so having a leisurely meal during daytime hours is the smart choice. Omagari Station serves as a junction for the JR Ou Main Line (奥羽本線) and Tazawa Lake Line (田沢湖線), making it a regional transportation hub where you can enjoy the everyday charm of a community-rooted townscape.

Tips

1 to 2 minutes' walk from JR Omagari Station (大曲駅). The area is relatively uncrowded during daytime hours, without the evening crowds seen on festival day. Most eateries primarily accept cash, so it's wise to have small change ready. If purchasing local food products as souvenirs, buy them during this time and store them at your lodging or luggage storage to travel light.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. The lunch hour attracts many local visitors, allowing you to feel the vibrant atmosphere of the shopping district.

Access & map

〒014-0024 Akita Prefecture, Daisen City, Omagari Nakadori-cho 9-20