Yokote (横手) is a city in Akita prefecture.
- Manga Museum, Shinmachi 285, Masuda (In Jumonji near Masuda Junior High School., +81 182 45-5556. A museum about Japanese comics with original works by famous manga artists.
- Akita Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Tomigasawa 62-46, Akasaka, +81 182 33-8855. This museum's collection of modern art is predominately from Akita, though some is from elsewhere.
- Kamakura Festival, +81 182 33-7111. Feb 15-16 6PM-9PM. Small igloos (called "kamakura") are built in many locations across town. There are hundreds of kamakura, some large enough to enter. Some of these, in turn, become small eating establishments. Traditionally, amazake (a sweet winter-season drink) and mochi are served.
Manga Museum, Shinmachi 285, Masuda (In Jumonji near Masuda Junior High School., +81 182 45-5556. A museum about Japanese comics with original works by famous manga artists.
Akita Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Tomigasawa 62-46, Akasaka, +81 182 33-8855. This museum's collection of modern art is predominately from Akita, though some is from elsewhere.
Kamakura Festival, +81 182 33-7111. Feb 15-16 6PM-9PM. Small igloos (called "kamakura") are built in many locations across town. There are hundreds of kamakura, some large enough to enter. Some of these, in turn, become small eating establishments. Traditionally, amazake (a sweet winter-season drink) and mochi are served.
- Hiraka Gymnasium, Gakumachiushiro 140, Asamai, Hiraka, +81 182 24-1340. This public gymnasium hosts a variety of sporting events.
- Jūmonji Track and Field Stadium, Bōzuzawa 20-1, Jūgonoshinden, Jūmonjimachi, +81 80-1847-5809. This is the regional track and field stadium.
- Yokote Gymnasium, 条里２丁目２−４０ (1 block NW of Yokote City Hall., +81 182 33-2102. This city gymnasium hosts a variety of sports and community events.
Hiraka Gymnasium, Gakumachiushiro 140, Asamai, Hiraka, +81 182 24-1340. This public gymnasium hosts a variety of sporting events.
Jūmonji Track and Field Stadium, Bōzuzawa 20-1, Jūgonoshinden, Jūmonjimachi, +81 80-1847-5809. This is the regional track and field stadium.
Yokote Gymnasium, 条里２丁目２−４０ (1 block NW of Yokote City Hall., +81 182 33-2102. This city gymnasium hosts a variety of sports and community events.
To the south, Yuzawa and Ugo are a short drive. To the north, Kakunodate makes an interesting day trip.
- Higashinaruse
- Daisen
- Senboku
- Akita
- Shinjo
- Ugo
- Misato
- Nishiwaga