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Akita Dog Museum

秋田犬会館

Located in Odate, this museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Akita dog breed with exhibits, a library, and a theater.

Akita Dog Museum
Akita Dog Museum © Yauchi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–16:00
Holidays09:00–16:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥200
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
13-1, Sannomaru, Odate-Shi, Akita 〒 017-0897

The Akita Dog Museum is a museum dedicated to the history, culture and preservation of the Akita dog breed. The museum is located in the city of Odate in Akita prefecture, Japan and features exhibits of Akita dog pictures, and videos that provide information about the history and culture of the breed. The museum also has a library and a theater that shows films about the Akita dog.

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