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Akita Prefecture · Tohoku

Roadside Station Odate-Noshiro Airport

道の駅 大館能代空港

A roadside station inside an airport terminal: see Akita dogs and airport views, shop for northern Akita souvenirs, and plan a Kitaakita detour in one stop.

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Location
Kitaakita City
Road
Prefectural Route 324 | Odate-Noshiro Airport East Line
Hours
7:45–19:00
These are the passenger terminal's opening hours. Shops have separate hours.
Parking
Cars: 378 / Large vehicles: 11
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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

Check first
Akita dog greeting dates

Around 9:30–10:30 on the 8th, 18th and 28th of each month. The greeting may be canceled depending on the dogs' condition.

On a rainy day
Eat, shop and enjoy the view indoors

The lobby, cafe, shop and observation deck are close together.

Where to eat
Port One and Piccolo

Port One is a natural choice for lunch; Piccolo serves light meals and sweets.

Where to shop
ANA FESTA

Browse Akita specialties, local sake, magewappa bentwood crafts and airport-only items together.

With children
Nursing room and parent-child toilet

Find them before eating to make the wait easier. The kids' corner is inside the second-floor boarding waiting area.

In fine weather
Hokuo no Mori Park

About 7–10 minutes by car, with lawns and play equipment.

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Family route

Plan the family's route first to enjoy this stop

At this airport roadside station, it helps to plan the toilets, nursing room and meals before the Akita dog greeting and outdoor play. Riho Miyasaka guides families through a workable order in rain or sunshine.

1

Get oriented indoors

Locate the toilets, nursing room, kids' corner and cafe first to reduce children's waiting time.

2

See Akita dogs and the airport

On dates ending in 8, visit the arrivals lobby; on other days, try the observation deck and photo spot.

3

Choose an outing for the weather

In sunshine, go to Hokuo no Mori Park; in rain, switch to the Isedotai Jomon Museum or Big Drum Museum.

4

Shop at the end

Browse Akita specialties and magewappa bentwood crafts at ANA FESTA, then pack your purchases for the return journey.

Highlights

Roadside Station Odate-Noshiro Airport is an unusual airport-based roadside station where visitors can use the passenger terminal's restaurant, cafe, shop, observation deck and parking. On the second floor, Restaurant Port One and ANA FESTA offer meals and shopping; Cafe Piccolo is on the first floor. Look for Hinai-jidori chicken, kiritanpo rice sticks, Inaniwa udon, Odate magewappa bentwood crafts, gelato and Hanazen's torimeshi chicken rice. On dates ending in 8, Akita dogs may greet arriving passengers. On other days, the observation deck and Akita dog photo spot still make a short break memorable. With children, locate the multipurpose and parent-child toilets and nursing room first; the kids' corner is inside the second-floor boarding waiting area. In fine weather, continue to Hokuo no Mori Park; in rain, try the Isedotai Jomon Museum or the Big Drum Museum.

  • #Kitaakita City
  • #Airport roadside station
  • #Odate-Noshiro Airport
  • #Akita Kita Airport
  • #Akita dogs
  • #Port One
  • #Cafe Piccolo
  • #ANA FESTA
  • #Observation deck
  • #Isedotai Archaeological Site
  • #Hokuo no Mori Park
  • #Big Drum Museum
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A roadside station in an airport terminal

The passenger terminal is open for use from 7:45 to 19:00. Its restaurant, cafe, shop, observation deck, lobby, information desk and toilets are all in one building, making this a useful short stop with children or in bad weather.

02

Days when you can meet Akita dogs

On the 8th, 18th and 28th of each month, Akita dogs are scheduled to greet the morning arrival in the arrivals lobby at around 9:30–10:30. The greeting may be canceled depending on the dogs' condition that day, so check the day's information. It can be a memorable part of a visit to this station.

03

Northern Akita souvenirs and light food in one stop

ANA FESTA stocks souvenirs such as kiritanpo rice sticks, Inaniwa udon noodles, local sake and Odate magewappa bentwood crafts. The cafe offers gelato and panini, plus advance-order sales of Hanazen torimeshi chicken rice. You can shop for northern Akita specialties even if you are not flying.

04

Continue to Kitaakita's park, Jomon site and onsen

The Isedotai Jomon Museum and Jomon no Yu onsen, or hot spring, are a few minutes away by car; Hokuo no Mori Park and the Big Drum Museum are farther afield. Choose outdoor play on a fine day, indoor learning in rain, or a hot spring before heading home.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

Families with children and visitors hoping for photos

A short stop timed for an Akita dog greeting

On a date ending in 8, visit the arrivals lobby around the morning flight, then make short stops at the cafe and shop. The greeting is brief, so leave meals and shopping until afterward.

Parking → arrivals lobby → Akita dog greeting → Piccolo → ANA FESTA.

Follow same-day information about the dogs' condition, flight schedule and event time. Follow staff instructions on whether visitors may interact with the dogs.

Days with uncertain weather

A rainy-day break on a Kitaakita drive

At this airport-based roadside station, you can eat, have sweets, shop, use the toilet and visit the nursing room inside the terminal even when it rains. Instead of forcing outdoor play, add an indoor stop at the Isedotai Jomon Museum or the Big Drum Museum.

Lunch at Port One → ANA FESTA → Isedotai Jomon Museum or Big Drum Museum.

Wind and weather affect the experience on the observation deck; stay mainly indoors if conditions are poor.

Outdoor play for ages 4–6 and elementary-school children

Play at Hokuo no Mori Park, then return

Use the airport toilets and have a snack before heading to Hokuo no Mori Park. Children can run around the Great Lawn and Wanpaku play area. On the way back, return to the airport for gelato or souvenirs.

Airport → Hokuo no Mori Park → Piccolo or ANA FESTA.

Areas available in the park change in winter; check official opening information.

Adults and elementary-school children or older

A half day of Jomon history and hot springs

Learn about the World Heritage Jomon site at the Isedotai Jomon Museum, then relax at Jomon no Yu onsen. Together they make a half-day cultural and hot-spring trip near the airport, before or after a flight or as a driving detour.

Roadside station → Isedotai Jomon Museum → Jomon no Yu → roadside station for souvenirs.

The archaeological site closes for outdoor visits in winter; plan around the season.

The start or end of a longer drive

Shop before driving toward Odate, Noshiro or Hirosaki

Before driving roughly 30 minutes to Odate City, 45 minutes to Noshiro City or 80 minutes to Hirosaki City, stop for toilets, drinks, souvenirs and a light meal. Free parking and rental car counters make the stop straightforward even if you are not flying.

Park → toilets → ANA FESTA → depart for northern Akita.

Winter road conditions and early darkness matter in northern Akita; allow extra time for late travel toward the mountains.

Hours

Opening hours

Passenger terminal building
7:45〜19:00

Official airport opening hours.

Restaurant Port One
9:30〜18:00

Last order 17:45. The menu changes by time of day.

Cafe Piccolo
9:00〜18:15

Last order 17:55. Light meals, gelato and advance-order torimeshi chicken rice.

ANA FESTA
9:00〜18:25

Akita souvenirs and airport-only items. Shipping is available for items bought at the store.

Parking lots 1 and 2
7:30〜19:45

Free; 366 spaces.

Parking lot 3
24 hours

Free; 25 spaces, including five for large vehicles.

Family

Visiting with children

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Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Age 1 and under
★★★★☆

The nursing room, baby changing bed and parent-child toilet make this suitable for a short break indoors in bad weather.

Avoid peak mealtimes and keep the visit short, using the lobby and cafe.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The kids' corner, observation deck, Akita dog greeting and gelato offer ways to change the pace.

Crowds gather on Akita dog days; plan early where to carry a child or move with a stroller.

Ages 4–6
★★★★★

Combine planes, Akita dogs, the kids' corner and Hokuo no Mori Park for indoor and outdoor play.

Choose the park in fine weather, or switch to the Isedotai Jomon Museum or Big Drum Museum in rain.

Elementary-school children
★★★★★

Extend the theme from the observation deck to the World Heritage Jomon site museum, Big Drum Museum or Akita Dog Museum.

Make it a half-day themed trip beyond the airport.

Toilets

Check the floor map before heading to a meal or event.

Nursing and diaper changes

Locate them first to avoid extra trips between the arrivals lobby side and second floor.

Play

Watch the runway and aircraft, alternating outdoor views with indoor breaks. The kids' corner is inside the second-floor boarding waiting area.

With a dog

Follow signs on where pets may enter and on local etiquette.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Enter from parking lots 1 or 2

    Use the front of the terminal and keep outdoor time short in poor weather. Parking is free, but the lots have different opening hours.

  2. 2
    Use the lobby for toilets and a break

    Locate the multipurpose toilet, information desk and coin lockers first. On Oozora Market days, watch for pedestrian traffic near the arrivals vestibule.

  3. 3
    Choose food by time of day

    Go to Port One for lunch or Piccolo for a light meal. Some restaurant items are available only at certain times.

  4. 4
    Shop at the end

    If you buy chilled or fragile goods at ANA FESTA, consider your travel time home and the temperature inside the car.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Special event area in front of the passenger terminal

An outdoor area used for stalls at events such as Oozora Market. Some months bring processed seafood, vegetables, pickles and sweets.

Arrivals entrance vestibule

Used for stalls sheltered from the weather. Leave room for people to pass when crowded.

Arrivals lobby

The main area for Akita dog greetings. Follow staff instructions for photography.

Observation deck

A place to watch the runway and aircraft, with an airport atmosphere even on non-event days.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Keep Akita dog days focused and brief

The greeting happens on dates ending in 8, but only during a short window around the morning flight. Visiting the arrivals lobby first, taking photos and then going to the cafe can make the visit easier with children than eating first.

Source: Official Akita dog greeting information

Have the cafe and shop as alternatives to a restaurant meal

Port One has lunch specials and fair menus, but its offerings change by time of day. If it is crowded or the timing does not work, Piccolo has light food and gelato, while ANA FESTA offers boxed meals and souvenirs.

Source: Official store guides and notices

Free parking has different opening hours

Parking lots 1 and 2 are open 7:30–19:45; lot 3 is open 24 hours. Follow airport guidance for overnight, early-morning or long-term parking, rather than assuming the rules for an ordinary roadside-station rest stop apply.

Source: Official parking information
Movie

Preview the place on video

Official videos show the market and nearby park before you visit. Audio and captions are in Japanese.

Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

  • The restaurant, cafe and shop have hours different from the terminal's; check each store's hours if food is the main reason for your visit.
  • Oozora Market and Akita dog greeting days draw people to the arrivals lobby and outdoor event area. With children, agree on a toilet stop and meeting place first.
  • Parking lots 1 and 2 are open 7:30–19:45, while lot 3 is open 24 hours. Follow airport guidance for long-term or nighttime parking. From October 13, 2026, the temporary parking lot will be unavailable during construction until further notice, and the bus and taxi pool will be used for ordinary cars; bus and taxi waiting areas will move to the front of the terminal.
  • The dog toilet is outside. Visitors with pets should check on-site signs for permitted areas and etiquette inside the terminal.
  • In winter, road conditions, wind and early darkness affect the airport area too. Keep the museum, onsen and terminal breaks close together.
  • Outdoor visits to the Isedotai Archaeological Site close in winter. Plan differently for a museum-only day and a day walking around the site.
Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

  • Meal
    Restaurant Port One daily lunch special
    Lunch 11:00–14:00 / daily special ¥1,000 including tax. The daily special is unavailable on some days; check official notices for the menu.
  • Meal
    Breakfast sets
    Breakfast 9:30–11:00 / Japanese-style ¥1,000 or Western-style ¥600, including tax.
  • Sweet treat
    Cafe Piccolo gelato
    ¥400 including tax, takeaway price / seasonal flavors available.
  • Light meal
    Panini, hot dogs and pilaf
    Panini ¥550, hot dog ¥400, pilaf ¥600 including tax, takeaway prices; dine-in prices differ. Beef curry is currently suspended.
  • Boxed meal
    Hanazen torimeshi chicken rice
    Available by advance order at the cafe / aim to order by 11:00 the previous day.
  • Souvenirs
    Kiritanpo, Inaniwa udon, local sake and Odate magewappa
    Check availability in store at ANA FESTA.
Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

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Lunch

Port One daily lunch special and fair menus

Visit around lunch. On Oozora Market days, special participating menus may be offered.

Menus and prices change by month and day; check official notices.

Breakfast and light meals

Breakfast sets, panini and hot dogs

Good before or after departure, or for a child's small appetite; useful even without a full restaurant meal.

Some cafe items may be suspended or resumed.

Sweet treats

Seasonal gelato

An easy treat after an Akita dog greeting or a park visit.

Campaigns and limited flavors may last only a short time.

Boxed meal

Hanazen torimeshi chicken rice

Take this Odate specialty along as a meal during your journey.

Aim to order by 11:00 the previous day; ask the store about collection conditions.

Souvenirs

Kiritanpo, Inaniwa udon, local sake and Odate magewappa

Buy northern Akita food and bentwood crafts together at the end of your trip.

Check shipping options and stock at ANA FESTA.

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Roadside station
Roadside Station Odate-Noshiro Airport

A roadside station inside an airport terminal: see Akita dogs and airport views, shop for northern Akita souvenirs, and plan a Kitaakita detour in one stop.

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History and culture
Isedotai Jomon Museum and Isedotai Archaeological Site

About five minutes from the airport by car. Explore the gateway to a World Heritage Jomon site even on a rainy day.

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Nature and parks
Akita Prefectural Hokuo no Mori Park

About 7–10 minutes from the airport by car. A park where children can enjoy lawns, play equipment and camping.

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Culture and exhibitions
Big Drum Museum

A museum of the Tsuzureko giant drums, offering a quick introduction to the character of Takanosu.

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Food outlets and the market on the station grounds share the station pin. Nearby places are separate destinations to combine with your visit.
Nearby

Places to visit nearby

History and culture
Isedotai Jomon Museum and Isedotai Archaeological SiteJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carAbout 5 minutes by car

Indoor learning in rain, a history detour for elementary-school children or older, or a cultural stop while waiting at the airport.

Nature and parks
Akita Prefectural Hokuo no Mori ParkJapanese guide
About 7–10 minutes by carAbout 7–10 minutes by car

Outdoor play in fine weather, a lawn break after eating, and room for children aged 4–6 or in elementary school to use their energy.

Hot springs and lodging
Isedotai Onsen Jomon no YuJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carAbout 5 minutes by car

A hot-spring break after the Jomon museum, a short drive in winter or a rest before heading home.

Big Drum Museum
Culture and exhibitions
Big Drum MuseumJapanese guide
Beside Roadside Station Takanosu; travel from this airport is requiredTravel time from this airport is not specified; beside Roadside Station Takanosu it is a short walk

A first visit, a brief adult museum stop or local-history learning for elementary-school children or older. See it before sweets or souvenir shopping to make the area more memorable.

Local culture and Akita dogs
Akita Dog MuseumJapanese guide
About 30–40 minutes by carAbout 30–40 minutes by car

A day extending an Akita dog greeting into Odate City sightseeing, or exploring Akita dog culture in more depth.

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