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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.

Updated 2026/07/12
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 City, Akita
〒 017-0897How to get there
Nearest stationHigashi-Odate Station
東大館Hanawa Line18 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop大館市役所前4 min walk from the bus stop

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.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Akita Dog Museum. Legend: Hanawa Line. Labelled stations: Akita, Morioka, Koma, Odate, Higashi-Odate.

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