Area Guide
Explore Akita
Get a little closer to the place that caught your interest.
Explore Akita through housing costs, transport and local connections.

Akita City at a glance
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Akita City · monthly average
- ¥49,993per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥39,089 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥48,779 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥57,293 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥69,286 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥61,415 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥56,282 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Getting to and around the area
Use Akita Chuo Kotsu's information to check local bus routes and timetables.
Check each map’s coverage and date, then consult the operator for routes and times on your travel date.
- Akita Chuo Kotsu bus information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Akita Chuo KotsuInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Ways to connect locally
Scope: Akita prefecturewide
Find exchange, Japanese learning and volunteering information through Akita International Association. Its coverage is prefecturewide.
Check each activity’s eligibility, availability and venue.
- Akita International Association information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Akita International AssociationInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Explore daily-life information
Open detailed information when you need it
Scope: Akita prefecturewide
For daily-life information, follow the official links to the topic you need.
- Akita living information for international residents (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Akita PrefectureInformation checked: 2026-09-09