Featured Hotels Near Aikawa Market

Kitakami Shiki Hotel is ideal for visitors exploring Aikawa Market, located just a 3-minute walk away. The hotel features traditional Japanese-style tatami rooms and offers complimentary breakfast with local ingredients sourced directly from the market.

Guests can enjoy fresh Akita Koshihikari rice and seasonal vegetables right after visiting the morning stalls. The property also includes an on-site hot spring bath, perfect for relaxing after a day of market shopping and countryside strolls.

All rooms come with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, making it suitable for both families and solo travelers. For HopeGoo availability and exclusive rates, check the HopeGoo app to secure your stay early.

Kitakami Nōya Residence is a beautifully restored traditional farmhouse just a 2-minute walk from Aikawa Market. With exposed wooden beams, handmade bamboo lighting, and floor heating, each room offers a serene rural atmosphere.

The guesthouse features large windows overlooking paddy fields and distant mountains, creating a peaceful retreat. Hosts offer a unique "Akita Three Flavors" experience, including a homemade kaiseki meal using fresh market produce and hands-on instruction in crafting traditional bento boxes.

Bike rentals are available for exploring nearby shrines and old trails. For a genuine local stay, this is a top choice. Reserve via the HopeGoo platform to unlock benefits like free shuttle service and late checkout.

Staying at Kitakami Shiki Hotel grants access to exclusive morning visits to Aikawa Market, where guests can explore stalls specializing in Akita Koshihikari rice, red-and-white radishes, and handcrafted tofu. The hotel arranges guided tours to sample steaming soy milk soup freshly prepared on-site.

Some vendors invite visitors to participate in traditional cooking workshops, such as preparing rice in clay pots over open fire using locally harvested ingredients. Afterward, guests can enjoy a farm-to-table meal in the hotel’s garden courtyard.

These immersive experiences are curated through HopeGoo’s "Local Culture Experiences" program—book ahead to secure your spot and enhance your journey into Akita’s agricultural heritage.