Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Visitor Center)
秋田犬の里
Akita Inu no Sato is a tourist exchange center in front of Odate Station in Odate City. It opened in 2019. The building is designed after Shibuya Station in the Taisho era, where the famous dog Hachiko waited for his owner. Inside are an exhibition room where you can meet Akita dogs, an Akita dog museum and a souvenir corner.
Visitor information
- Getting there
A 3-minute walk from JR Odate Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- There is an exhibition room where you can meet Akita dogs. Visitors who prefer to avoid contact with dogs can enjoy the museum and souvenir corner.
- The building's exterior is designed after Shibuya Station in the Taisho era (1912–1926).
- The center opened in front of Odate Station in 2019.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Odate City's guide asks visitors to wash or disinfect their hands before and after touching the Akita dogs.
- If you carry food, keep it hidden inside your bag when you are near the dogs. Let a dog sniff your hand first, then pet it gently from below the face.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Akita and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Akita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:25
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:34
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Akita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Akita.
Places to pray near Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Visitor Center)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Akita Inu no Sato (Akita Dog Visitor Center)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): tohokukanko.jp, city.odate.lg.jp