Yokote

• • Yokote Castle — The original castle was burned down in the Boshin War. Although the reconstructed castle has a keep, the original castle had a palace but not a keep.
• • Manga Museum — A museum about Japanese comics with original works by famous manga artists. — Address: Shinmachi 285, Masuda — Directions: In Jumonji near Masuda Junior High School. — Phone: +81 182 45-5556
• • Akita Prefectural Museum of Modern Art — This museum's collection of modern art is predominately from Akita, though some is from elsewhere. — Address: Tomigasawa 62-46, Akasaka — Phone: +81 182 33-8855

• • Kamakura Festival — 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. — Directions: This festival is held at many locations in Yokote -- see the website for a map. — Hours: Feb 15-16 18:00-21:00 — Phone: +81 182 33-7111 — Website: http://www.michinokugodai.com/yokote01.html
• • Yokote Gymnasium — This city gymnasium hosts a variety of sports and community events. — Address: Jōri 2-2-40 — Directions: 1 block NW of Yokote City Hall Jōri Office — Phone: +81 182 33-2102
• • Hiraka Gymnasium — This public gymnasium hosts a variety of sporting events. — Address: Gakumachiushiro 140, Asamai, Hiraka — Phone: +81 182 24-1340
• • Jūmonji Track and Field Stadium — This is the regional track and field stadium. — Address: Bōzuzawa 20-1, Jūgonoshinden, Jūmonjimachi — Phone: +81 80-1847-5809

For most train travelers, taking the Akita Shinkansen to Omagari (Daisen) and changing to the Ou Line to reach Yokote Station will be the fastest way to reach Yokote. Those in Yamagata, can go north along the Ou Line, but trains are infrequent. The Kitakami Line (Kitakami) also terminates in Yokote. If timetables align, the Kitakami Line is the fastest way from southern Iwate.

The castle and historic district are a 30 minute walk from Yokote Station or a 10 minute walk from Honmachi Bus Stop.