Semboku, Japan
仙北市
Semboku is a town of 25,857 people in Akita, Japan, founded in September 20, 2005.
Why visit Semboku
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 45 places to stay and 50 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tazawako Ski Resort, Mt. Eboshi, Tazawako Snow Resort and 田沢湖金色大観音 天然温泉.
Weather in Semboku
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About Semboku
Semboku (仙北市, Semboku-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 24,045 in 10,398 households, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,093.56 square kilometers (422 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Semboku, Akita (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Semboku on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do50
38 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks33
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Parks, trails and playgrounds15
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Restaurants and cafes18
Log House Cafe Kokies
Restaurant · Cake, Coffee Shop, Japanese, Local, Noodles, Regional · 4.5 km
Mo-Tu, Fr-Sa 10:30-16:00
6 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Semboku was part of ancient Dewa Province. During the Edo period, the area came under the control of the Satake clan, who had been relocated to Kubota Domain from their former holdings in Hitachi Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Semboku District, Akita Prefecture in 1878. The town of Kakunodate was established on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system.
The city of Semboku was established on March 22, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Kakunodate and Tazawako, and the village of Nishiki (all from Semboku District).
From the History section of Semboku, Akita on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay45
Churches and places of worship30
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Semboku
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Getting there and nearby towns
Hanamaki Airport (HNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 46 km away.
- Kakunodatemachi 20 km southwest, about 20 min by car
- Morioka 35 km east, about 35 min by car
- Daisen 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Ōmagari 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Rokugō 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Hanawa 53 km north, about 53 min by car
- Kita-Akita 62 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Ōdate 65 km north, about 1 h by car
- Yuzawa 64 km south, about 1 h by car
- Yurihonjō 69 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 御座石神社鳥居20220702-P1000544, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- Semboku Municipal Obonai Gymnasium, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semboku Municipal Obonai Budokan, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semboku Civic Center, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semboku Municipal Tazawako Library, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semboku city Obonai junior high school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semboku city Obonai elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semboku Commerce and Industry Building, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Tazawa and Kansa-gū 20210213, (Tea-making tea) 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- たざわ湖スキー場から田沢湖 - panoramio, SpringField1967, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt. Nyuto-san 2008, Soica2001 ( talk ), Public domain
- Gozanoishi-jinja 003, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 雪の黒湯温泉Img354, 松岡明芳, Public domain
- Ganiba Onsen 01, Fumiaki Yoshimatsu from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oogama Onsen Akita 01, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Route 46 in Sengan Pass, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Obonai park baseball field 2021, Wc018, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-31 Shinkansen E6 on Akita Shinkansen, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 田沢湖駅付近の風景 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- Obonai River Bridge No.1, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E6 series Z2 Komachi 20221031, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akita Shinkansen (8394002359), Syuzo Tsushima from Akita, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- BIG freck Tazawako, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akita Bank 326-Tazawako branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazawako Post Office, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hokuto Bank 053-Tazawako branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazawako 20220814102048 (52655527732), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Tracks of the Tazawako Station, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazawako Station 20130924-3, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tazawako Station 20130924-2, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazawako Station 20221031-1, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR East E6 series Z5 in Tazawako 20130924, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazawako Station 20130924-4, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inside of the Tazawako Station 4, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inside of the Tazawako Station 2, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inside of the Tazawako Station 1, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazawako 20220814101947 (52656016501), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Tazawako Station 2024 march 27 various 17 44 52 354000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Tazawako 20220814103643 (52655527242), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Dragon head at the Tazawako Station, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Statue of Himekannon at lakeside of Tazawako, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
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