Kawabata
Kawabata (Akita, Akita) is a Bar district. Akita's largest drinking district along the Asahi River in Omachi, developed after a great fire in 1886 moved geisha houses and restaurants here.
Kawabata (Akita)
Photo: 掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedBasics
- Location
- Akita, Akita
- Type
- Bar district
- Address
- 秋田県秋田市大町4丁目付近
Good to know before you go
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station; mainly an evening district.
- Local dishes like kiritanpo, shottsuru and damakko hot pots and regional sake are available.
The position is approximate.
Breweries and distilleries nearby
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Kawabata (Akita)
Photo: 掬茶 This photo was taken with Sony ILCE-6300 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedFrequently asked questions
What is Kawabata?
Kawabata (Akita, Akita) is a Bar district. Akita's largest drinking district along the Asahi River in Omachi, developed after a great fire in 1886 moved geisha houses and restaurants here.
Where is Kawabata?
It is in Akita, Akita. The address is 秋田県秋田市大町4丁目付近.
What should I know before visiting Kawabata?
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station; mainly an evening district. Local dishes like kiritanpo, shottsuru and damakko hot pots and regional sake are available.
Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Kawabata?
Within about 30 km: Akita Akura Beer (about 1 km), Takashimizu Brewery Tour (Akita Shurui Seizo Head Brewery) (about 1 km).
What should I keep in mind before drinking?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.
Information sources
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Checked 2026-10-27
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