The First Japan Geopark in Tohoku

Oga Peninsula and Ogata-mura Geopark

Sightseeing Pamphlet

Let’s embark on a romantic
adventure in this vast land!

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A Newborn Land Created By ReclamationOgata- m u r a a nd t h

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Feel at one with nature and experience the kindness of
local people in this model agricultural village
The entire village sits below sea level.
People come to Ogata-mura to enjoy its green
expanses, straight roads, the vibrant colors of its
land and its big sky.
The nature you see here gives one a feeling of being
in a foreign land ……

The Birth of Ogata-mura

Lake Hachirogata was once Japan’s 2nd largest lake after Lake Biwa. In 1954（Showa
29）, two Dutchmen by the names of Professor Jansen and Forker, an engineer cameto Japan. Their findings resulted in the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations recommending the reclamation of the lagoon.
After 20 years and a cost of 85.2 billion yen this massive project was completed in
March 1977（Showa 52）. The bottom of Lake Hachirogata was transformed into
17,229 hectares of newborn land.
Ogata-mura became an administrative area on October 1st 1964（Showa 39）. At thattime there were only 6 families and 14 people in the village. People from acrossJapan were rigidly selected to become its settlers. As of April 1st 2016, the populationof Ogata-mura was 3169.
A 52-kilometer embankment surrounds the village. The area is so vast that Tokyo’s
Yamanote line would fit right inside.

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Embankments surround the village

Ogata-mura - the village built on the bed of a lake
Hachirogata Tidal Gate
Japan Sea

Embankment

Ogata Fuji

Sea level

Hachirogata Residual Lake

Embankment

Altitude of Ogata-mura

Residential area

4m

Central Drainage
ChannelRice fields

Rice fields

Rice fields

Rice fields

The illustration above clearly shows that Ogata-mura sits below sea level.
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C Hachirogata Reclamation Monument

Oga Peninsula and Ogata Geopark
In September 2011, Ogata-mura and Oga City were approved as a joint
member of the Japan Geopark Network. The geological and naturalenvironment of this area combined with mankind’ s involvement with itprovides a rich learning experience.

D Latitude and Longitude Intersection
Monument

This monument commemorates the site where
the formal reclamation ceremony took place in
1964. There is another monument depicting
the water level before and after the reclamation.
One is able to appreciate the hard efforts of
those involved in the creation of Ogata-mura.

A monument stands atthe point of 40° Northand 140° East. Thereis a tower erected
to signal the exact
position. Ogata-murais the only place wherelatitude and longitude
points on the 10 th
degree meet in Japan.

The only place inJapan where longitude
and latitude meet atthe 10th degree!

（P11）

A Ogata-mura and Land Reclamation

Let’sexperience thehuman impact
on this land !

GEOSITE

Lake Hachirogata was the 2 largest lake in Japan. The
reclamation project was started by the Japanese government in1957 and took 20 years to complete. The lake bed which sat
below sea level was transformed into newborn land byreclamation and named Ogata-mura.
nd

Mitane
Town

140°
E

MAP

B Polder Museum of

A Ogata-mura

Ogata-mura

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D

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N

E

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Oga City

五城目町

F

Hachirogata
Town

T h i s m a n - m a d e m o u n d i s J a p a n’s
lowest mountain. At a height of 3.776
meters tall, it is 1/1000th the size of
Mount Fuji. Its peak rises to sea level.

（P11）

1 / 1000th theheight of Mt.Fuji!

Lake Hachirogata Water-level
Commemorative Monument

At the same height of Ogata Fuji nearby, this monument
commemorates the water level of Lake Hachirogata before
reclamation. On the monument it says that one should
never forget the fact that Ogata-mura sits below sea level.
This used to be thewater level of Lake
Hachirogata

Learn about
the reclamation
project

The museum provides information about the land
reclamation project, the history of Ogata-mura, local
agriculture and the environment. A range of visualdisplays, diorama and a large multi-screen graphically
depict the creation and development of Ogata-mura. In
addition to the permanent exhibition, this museum
stages themedd i s p l a y s
throughout theyear.（P13）

井川町

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E Ogata Fuji

F South Pumping Station

There are 3 pumping stations to manage thevolume and flow of water circulating aroundOgata-mura. The South Pumping Station takes
out water from the central channel into theregulating pond and controls the water level
west of Ogata-mura. You can see a wide
expanse of reclaimed land and canals from here.

G Hachirogata Tidal Gate

Lake Hachirogata was a brackish lake - a mixtureof fresh water and sea water. Upon completionof the reclamation, a barrier was built to separate
Hachirogata regulating pond from the sea. The
remaining lake area is now fresh water. A 370meter long tidal gate not only stops seawater but
also controls water volume around Ogata-muraand keeps the regulating pond at a constant level.

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is a Geopark?
Q What
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The Geo in Geopark refers to the Earth or Mother
Nature. A Geopark is a special scientific area withoutstanding natural, geological, ecological or manmade features. The places where these features canbe seen are referred to as Geosites.
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Spring

Ogata-mura inBlindingly beautiful,the sweet aroma of Spring.
Down the long and neverending road,after a long hard winter,my heart dances at the arrivalof Spring
Ogata-mura Sakura and Nanohana Road - selected as one of「The Most
Tasteful 100 Landscapes」by the Japanese Ministry of Environment
Take a ride on a 1/10 scale mini
steam locomotive (SL) aroundthe rapeseed blossom field.
（P26）

Sakura and N anohana Road
（Cherry and Rapes eed Blossom Road）
Seasonal viewing between the end of April and beginning of May

This is an 11 kilometer-longblossom known as the Sakura
been selected as one of ‘100
the Japanese Ministry ofavenue of cherry and rapeseed
and Nanohana Road. It has
Best Aromatic Landscapes’ by
Environment.

To coincide with the above
Festival is held from latethe Hotel Sun Rural in a 1.8
rapeseed. Many people comeyear to enjoy the beautiful
staged events.

event, the Sakura and Nanohana
April until early May outside
hectare field of blossoming
to Ogata during this time ofscenery and a wide range of

A combination of pink cherry
blossom and greenery of
produces a stunning contrast.
h i g h l i g h t i n O g a t a - m u r a’s
with tourists.

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blossom, yellow rapeseed
Japanese black pine trees
This seasonal event is a major
calendar and is very popular

Carp flags swimming above a 1.8 hectare field of rapeseed.
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The giving sun
blesses the land
and a gentle
breeze breathes
life into it.

SummerAs the sun beats down
the village bursts into life
The glisten of thegolden harvest

Fall

Winter

Ogata in its Glory

A Dazzling
Silver WorldThe Fall Harvestin this vast andAs the snow covers thebountiful land

ground like a silver

the farmers smile.

blanket,this bountiful
land born from the bedof a lake patiently waits
for the coming of spring.

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Enjoynature and all the wonderfulthings that Ogata-mura has to offer!

A campsite with cherry blossom

South Pond Park
(Minami no Ike)

Fishing can be enjoyed all year roundFishing in the waters around Ogata-mura

The village is surrounded by theresidual part of Lake Hachirogata.
It is a renowned fishing area. Even
when these waters freeze over inwinter, one can enjoy ice fishing for
smelt too. Good fishing can beenjoyed all year round here.

Inhabited by endangered bird species

Wild Bird
Observation Station

This beautiful park comes alivewith cherry and azalea blossom
in spring. It was created tocommemorate completion of
the Hachirogata reclamation
project. A glistening monument
to the settlers of this new land
stands here. The park also has
camping facilities, so why notcome here for a barbeque!
Enjoy camping
under the cherry
blossoms!

Smelt
You can see many
wild birds here

Japan’s only 10th degree crossing point

Latitude and Longitude
Intersection Monument

This observation station lies in the Ogata
Grasslands Wildlife Conservation Area, the firstof its kind in Japan. The area is a paradise foraround 200 bird species. The outside platform
around the station is open to visitors.

A monument stands atthe point of 40° Northand 140° East. Ogata
is the only place wherelatitude and longitude
p o i n t s o n t h e 1 0 th
degree meet in Japan.

■Ministry of Environment,

Tohoku Region Environmental Office
Akita Nature Conservation Office
Tel 018−867−8588

It is also a popular place
for matchmakers.

Birdlife in Ogata-mura

The lowest mountain in Japan!

Ogata Fuji

This mountain is 1/1000 scale of thereal Mount Fuji. At a height of 3.776
meters tall, its peak rises to sea level. It
is therefore Japan’ s ‘lowest’ mountain!

International Solarcar Federation（ISF）Approved Track

Solar Sports Line

Eastern marsh harrier
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Photo courtesy of Tsubame-Pro

Swans

Geese

A 26-kilometer-long road running across the southeasternarea of Ogata provides the stage for a wide range ofsporting events. The facility is open to members of the
public by prior appointment.
Tel 0185 - 45 - 3316
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Enjoy the Wonders of Nature in Ogata-mura!

A reproduction of nature in Akita

Seitaikei Park

Polder Museum of Ogata-mura

Relax and enjoy
the tropicalvegetation

Conveying the message of this massive
reclamation project to future generations.

（Ecological Park）

This park replicates the nature found in Akita. In
the greenhouse area, 500 plant species and2000 plants are exhibited. One can also see
tropical plants. Please feel free to come along at
any time of the year to enjoy the park or learn
more about the plant world.

■Seitaikei Park

Living below sea level

Tel 0185−45−3106 (Map26)

O p e n: 9am – 5pm Free entry
Closed: Every Monday (except when a Monday is a national holiday
in which case closed Tuesday)
New Year holiday period (from December 29th until January 3rd)The outdoor section of the park is closed between
December 10th and March 9th during winter.

Taming the land

18,330 square meter playing area

Multi-purpose Sports Area

Shell fossils

Ogata-mura Tulip Exhibition

Ground Golf Course

Ogata-mura is the largest producerof tulips in the Tohoku region ofJapan. The Tulip Exhibition takes
place at the Polder Museum
during mid-February. Come along
and get to see a splendid array ofthese blooming flowers.

People from Ogata-mura and elsewhere enjoy playing
ground golf on this purpose-built grass course. The
area also holds numerous events throughout the year.

The Polder Museum of Ogata-mura
informs visitors about one of Japan’ sgreatest agricultural projects undertaken
during the 20th century. Learn about
the history of the reclamation, hardships
faced by its settlers and the workings of
the water management system. There
are also displays about local agriculture,
nature around Ogata-mura and also why
not step back in time to learn about thelegend of Hachiro-Taro? The use of films
and diorama makes this museum easy tounderstand. Events including exhibitions,nature watching and many more ares t a g e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r. T h i s
museum has a lot to offer and is well
worth a visit.

Ogata-mura Volunteer Guide GroupFun for all!
■Ground Golf Course■Polder Museum of Ogata-mura

Open: 9am – 5pm(bookings open till 4pm)
Open Season from mid-March to mid-December
F e e: Adult (high school age and above) 200 yenChild (junior high school age and below) 100 yen
Course 4 Courses 32 holes

Open: Mar to Nov 9am – 5pm / Dec to Feb 9am – 4:30pm
F e e: Adult (over 18’s) 300 yen (250 yen) ※（ ）group rate forover 15 persons.
Child (under 18’s) 100 yen (50 yen)nd
Closed: Apr to Sept 2 and 4th Tuesday in the month.
st
Oct to Mar Every Tuesday / Dec 31 until Jan 3rd

Tel 0185−45−2955(map26)

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Polder Plein
Ogata Multi-purpose
Sports Area

We have volunteer guides that will gladly provide you withinformation about the village, its agriculture and the Polder
Museum. Please contact the museum on Tel 0185-224113 at least 1 week before your visit to book a guide.

Tel 0185-22-4113(Map 26)※open Tuesdays on national holidays and will close the following day

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Ogata-mura
Sightseeing
Courses

2 HourCourseHalf Day
Course

15
min

15
min

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Wild Bird O

TEL 0185-22-4113

Half
Day
Course30

bservation S

tationMinistry of Environment,
Tohoku Region Environmental Office,Akita Nature Conservation Office

Polder Museum of
Ogata-muraSouth Pumping
Station10 minSouth Pumping
Station10 min10
min

Wild Bird
Observation Station
30 minWild Bird
Observation Station
30 min

5
min

5
min

Seitaikei Park

20 min10

15 min10 minmin

Hachirogata
Reclamation Monument

5
min

5 min

5 min

20 minSeitaikei Park

15
min

15
min

Ogata Fuji
10 min15
min

Hachirogata
Reclamation Monument

5
min

5 min

The market is fullof fresh seasonal
produce.
Enjoy shopping for
Ogata-mura’s local
specialties too!

The summit rises
to sea level. Evensmall children canenjoy climbing it!

KATA Farmers’ Maruji
Ogata F

ket

KATA Farmers’Market
TEL 0185-22-4141

30
min

5 min

20

15 min

min

10
min

15 min

5

5 min

min

30
min

The park replicatesthe nature found in
Akita and has a tropicalgreenhouse too. Seerare plants and take inthe tropical atmosphere!

140°
E

Polder Museum of
Ogata-mura

5 min

TEL 018-867-8588

min

KATA Farmers Market
Wild Bird
Observation Station

10
min

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The Wild Bird Observation
Station was refurbished in2014 to coincide with Ogatamura’s 50th anniversary.
Why not enjoy somebirdwatching from its 2nd
floor balcony?

Ogata Fuji

15 min5 min

Peruse exhibits about
the reclamation of
Lake Hachirogata andhow Ogata-mura hasdeveloped.

-mum of Ogata
Polder Muse

Latitude and Longitude
Intersection Monument

10 minKATA Farmers' Market

1 HourCoursePolder Museum of Ogata-muras Enjoy Ogata-mura!
nded Let’e
RecommVisit the site of thereclamation ceremony.
This is where Ogatamura really began!

Seitaikei Park
Hachirogata Reclamation
Monument

40°
N
Miyuki Bridge

Ogata Fuji
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秋田自動車道

JR Ou Line

Latitude and Longitude
Intersection Monument298

7South Pumping
StationOgata Bridge

Hachirogata
Regulating Pond
(Lake Hachirogata)South Pumping Station

Excess water fromdrainage channels
is pumped out here.
Water management
is of vital important in
Ogata-mura!

rk

i Pa
Seitaike

Hachirogata
Reclamation Monument

Seitaikei Park
(Ecological Park)TEL 0185-45-3106
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Stage a Sports or Culture Campin Ogata-mura!
Sports Camp, Agriculture Experience Tours,
CultureStudy and Fact-finding Tours
Financial assistance is available for sports
and culture camps, agricultural experience,
study and fact-finding tours.

Camp Grants
Available

a-muraf Ogatl area oCentraSwimming
Pool5min
in direction of ShirakamiSanchi World Heritage Site on footTo Mitane Town andNoshiro City()

Soccer / Rugby Field

To Mitane Town

Route 7, Akita Expressway in(directionof Kotooka-Moritake I.C)

Multi-purpose
Sports Area
1 min on footThe accommodation provider
will deduct grant sum fromthe total amount on payment.
You only need to pay the balance.
(calculated on a per person/per night basis)

1 nights board with 2 meals* – grant= balance to be paid
*please inquire for more information regarding
accommodation and meal costs for camps.

Accommodation is conveniently
located near to Ogata-mura’s
sporting and cultural venues.
Sporting and cultural facilities areconcentrated centrally and easily accessible
on foot. A shuttle bus service is available
for facilities located further afield.

Who is eligible to apply?
⃝Groups consisting of 5 or more persons
seeking to use our sporting/cultural facilities
and stay in Ogata-mura for more than 1 night
are welcome to apply.

PolderKata-no-Yu

For what activities is financial assistance available?
⃝Grants are available for sports camps,
cultural activities, study camps, study
workshops, orientations, seminars, practicematches, agricultural experiences, away days
with overnight stays and fact-finding visits.
Eligible groups⃝Financial assistance is open to universities, highschools, technical colleges, junior high schools,
elementary schools, preparatory schools, selectteams and corporate teams on a non-profit basis.
Eligible group members⃝Students and instructors (teachers, teammanagers, head coaches, coaches, andmanagers) are welcome to apply for this grant.
Parents of participants are sadly not eligible toapply. Agricultural experience, study and factfinding tours are open to all applicants.

Village Baseball Ground

Shopping
Area
Agriplaza
Ogata
Polder Museum of Ogata-mura
Ogata Road Station
KATA Farmers Market

Village Gymnasium

JA Ogata-mura
VillageOﬃce

Seitaikei
Park

Tennis Courts

Towards
Funakoshi
For inquiries and applications

Ogata Village Office
Industry and Construction Division
TEL 0185-45-3653
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Rugby Field
17Hotel Sun Rural Ogata

Polder Kata-no-yu
For Beautiful Skin
Ogata Moor Onsen

A moor onsen springgushes out of theground from a 5 million
year old rock layer.
A Timeless Way to Rest and Relax
The source of this onsen (hot spring) is
seawater trapped between rock layers some5 million years ago at a time during the
Cenozoic era when mammals and luscious
angiosperm vegetation flourished aroundthe world. The decomposed matter fromthis vegetation dissolved into the trapped
sea water to create the Moor onsen hot
spring we have today.

Hotel restaurant

The English word ‘Rural’ has been used in the
hotel name. It is a reminder that the hotel issurrounded by countryside.
The onsen（hot spring）at the top of the hotel
provides a wonderful view not only of the wholeof Ogata village but as far as the World Heritagesite Shirakami-sanchi too. The onsen is open to
day visitors.
The restaurant on the top floor offers a wide
menu of enticingly original dishes made with local
ingredients grown in Ogata-mura. We hope you
make the most of your rural stay with us.

ChapelThe name “Polder” comes from the Dutch word for“reclamation”. The name “Kata” comes from thename of Lake Hachirogata which existed where
Ogata-mura now stands.
This large hot spring complex can cater for up to
100 male and female bathers at any one time. It
has an ultrasonic bath, sauna and a variety ofother baths to enjoy. This hot spring has
something to offer people of all age groups.

Monthly karaoke competition

Try our Moor hot spring –a rare experience even in Japan!
The use of the word ‘Moor’ in Moor onsen (hot spring)comes from the word for ‘plant matter’ in German and refers
to the high content of decomposed vegetation found in thewater. There are many hot springs in Japan but the Moor
variety is very rare indeed.
These waters effectively penetrate deep under the skin layer
and warm the body with ease. It is also known for its beauty
qualities because it acts as a natural cosmetic that soothes
and moisturizes the skin.

ARK
GEO P c hnuL■Hotel Sun Rural Ogata

Hot spring on the 8th floor18

Tel 0185-45-3311(Map26)
For Beautiful Skin
Ogata Moor Onsen

Open all year round■Polder Kata-no-Yu

Tel 0185-45-2641(Map26)

Open: 6am – 10pm
Closed: 2nd Tuesday of every monthFee: Adults 400 yen, Junior high school students 200 yen,
Elementary school students 150 yen

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We have plenty offresh vegetables!

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Mata
Og Road Sa(Ogat

Kata No Mise

たThe KATA Farmers’ Market offers awide range of local specialties. The
vegetable corner has a wonderfulselection of freshly picked produce.
Vending machines are accessible
on a 24-hour basis.
The facility changed its name to
Ogata Michinoeki (Ogata Road
Station) in June 2008. It is a major
tourist spot in Ogata so please visit!

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Ogata-muraSpecialty

T aturaln or youf

Pumpkin Pie

This local specialty is a combination of Ogata
pumpkin and sweet bean paste. This appetizing
snack makes a great souvenir for friends and family.

道の駅

おおがた

道の駅

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道の駅

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がた

Select Rice Flour

A healthy and delicious rice flour
made with 100% Ogata-mura rice.

道の駅

おおがた

Sprouted Brown Rice
Macaroni

Ogata Sodachi(rice cake)

道の駅

おおがた

We have plenty offresh vegetables!

Organic Solar Rice
Made with
100% Ogata
Rice Flour

Wonderful

Pumpkin Shochu■ KATA Farmers’Market Tel 0185−22−4141（Map26）

Sweets are popular too!

O p e n: Apr – Oct 8am～6pm Nov – Mar 9am～5pm
Closed: Dec 31st (pm) ～ Jan 1st

It is an alcoholic beverage with thesweet aroma of pumpkin.

ectureAkita Prefourmet
B-Class G
Pan-fried Dumplings
Akita Miso (fermented soybean paste)

The dumpling shells are made ofrice flour and the entire production
process takes place here in Ogata.

Using Akita Komachi rice, soybeans
and natural salt.

Amsmelon– richly sweet

GarlicThis healthy ingredient will enhance any dish.
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Ogata Pumpkin

Akita Amaenbo– with a refined sweetness

Horyu (boiled beans)

These specially selected large blacksoybeans have been cooked to perfection.

Pumpkin Bean Jelly

This lightly sweetened handmade bean jelly has
the aroma and sweetness of ripe pumpkins.

Pumpkin Pie

A lightly sweetened handmade pie
made with pumpkin produced in Ogata.

Ogata Sodachi (udon, wheat and thin noodles)

Made from 100% organically grown Akitakko
wheat. (for sale during summer period only)21

Ogata-mura

Where to getgood food!

Polder Kata-no-Yu

Meals

Gourmet Guide（白神山地方面）

New and popular gourmet dish

至三種町

Where you can eat：Restaurant Flavorant at Polder Kata-no-Yu and Nanohana,
Farmers’Restaurant at Kata Farmers' Market
For sale at：Kata Farmers’Market, Agriplaza Ogata and
Polder Kata-no-Yu
国道７号線方面

MAP
Polder - Kata-no-Yu

Flavorant

Elementary
SchoolThis establishment offers not only local delicacies but
also a large menu offering everything from snacks,
yakitori (grilled chicken), sashimi (raw fish) to gratin andramen noodles. Its nabe (stew) dishes are especially
popular. Keep an eye out for the“Specials of the day”.
Tatami seating is also available on the 2nd floor.
Open：4pm – 11pm Closed：Every Tuesday

3, Aza Kita 1 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0441
TEL 0185-45-2641

30, Aza Chuo 1 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0443
TEL 0185-45-2758

Japanese/Western Dining – Moren.

(Moren taken from the Dutch word for windmill.)

Chanko nabe（stew）

Offers a wide range of Japanese-style dishes from donburi(rice bowls), teishoku (meal sets) and steak. We
recommend the Moor teishoku meal made up of four dishes.
All rice served is produced in Ogata. Morning teishoku meal
sets are available on Sundays from 6：30am – 8：30am
Open：11am – 2pm, 3：30pm – 8：30pm
Closed：Every 2nd Tuesday in the monthHotel Sun Rural Ogata – 8th Floor

I.C

Multi-purpose Sports Area
（ground golf course）

Hotel Sun Rural Ogata

Food & drink

Moor teishoku meal

The shells are made from 100% Ogata-mura rice flour andthe filled with vegetables grown here too!

Udon with rice
flour tempura

Moren / Cometgysprin e
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Pan-fried Rice Flour Dumplings︵秋田自動車道 琴丘森岳 ︶These restaurants incorporate
locally grown produce into theirmenus. Delicious desserts madefrom Ogata-mura rice are really
popular too!
Sample the culinary delights of
至三種町・能代市
Ogata!

Traditional
food & drink Aji no Sato Ki-no-Ya

Restaurant Flavorant for light meals

Restaurant Panda and Ogata Sushi

Western
Japanese

Cocotier
Sweets andDesserts

Light snacks,
meals andsushi

Junior HighSchoolNursery School

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Ki-no-Ya
Shopping Area

A Co-op Ogata
Agriplaza
JA Ogata
Village Hall Ogata-mura
Village Oﬃce

To Oga City
PolderMuseum of
Ogata-mura

Panda /
Ogata Sushi

Fried ginger pork teishoku meal
This restaurant is situated on the top floor of the Hotel
Sun Rural Ogata. You can enjoy a wide range ofWestern and Japanese dishes while taking in the view.
Open：Lunch time 11：30am – 3pm (last order at 2pm)
Dinner time 5：30pm – 9：30pm (last order at 8：30pm)

Cocotier

Bus Terminal

JA Gasoline Station
Ogata Road Station
KATA Farmers Market

Akita Bank,
Ogata Branch

Nanohana

3, Aza Kita 1 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0441
TEL 0185-45-3332

Kata Farmers’Market

Chinese Sichuan Restaurant – Comet

JA整備工場（自動車・農機）

国指定大潟草原鳥獣保護区

Meals

国道７号線方面

桜 ・ 菜 の 花 ロ ー ド

至八郎潟町・五城目町

秋田県立大学大潟キャンパス
附属フィールド教育研究センター︵秋田自動車道 五城目八郎潟 ︶経緯度交会点へ︵国道 号線 男鹿半島方面︶

至男鹿市・秋田市

南の池5-8, Higashi 2 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0442
TEL 0185-27-8250

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caLightly
sweetened

野鳥観測
ステーション

南の池公園キャンプ場

23, Aza Chuo 1 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0443
TEL 0185-45-2759

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Chinese

大潟村カントリーエレベーター公社

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This shop uses seasonal fruit and ingredients to
produce a range of handmade cakes and desserts.
Dining facilities available. Handmade bread is baked
and sold on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays too.
Open：11am – 6:30pm
Closed：Sundays (and 2nd Monday in the month, plus occasional holidays)

Hotel Sun Rural Ogata – 1st Floor

Nanohana, Country Village RestaurantkeNanohana Chiffon

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New flavors fresh from Ogata! Popular dishes include
rice bran (komenuka) ice cream and miso ramen. Ramen
is made from black soybeans grown in Ogata-mura. The
gelato is really popular too.
Open：11am – 2pm

A restaurant offering wonderful Sichuan dishes in arelaxed and homely atmosphere.
Open：Lunch time 11：30am – (last order at 2pm)
Tea time 2pm – 5pm
Dinner time 5pm – 9pm (last order at 8：30pm)
B a r time 9pm – midnight (last order at 11pm)

2, Aza Nishi 5 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0445
Tel 0185-22-4141
FAX 0185-22-4142

3, Aza Kita 1 Chome, Ogata-mura, 〒010-0441
TEL 0185-45-3332

There are lots ofsweets and desserts
to be enjoyed

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Scones are
our bestseller!

at the KATA Farmers’Market!
Moist andfluffyI.CBlack soybean miso ramen

Danish pastry of the day.〈raspberry & blueberry, fig〉

This family restaurant offers everything from ramen
noodles to sushi. Over 200 items are available on themenu. Table, counter and tatami mat seating isavailable. Groups and parties welcome.
Open：11am – 10pm
Closed：Every Wednesday (and every 3rd Sunday in the month)A

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Bakers’Gro

4-13, Aza Nishi 2 Chome, Ogata-mura
TEL/FAX 0185-45-2622
Over the counter sales availableup

Our rice bran(komenuka) ice
cream is really
popular!

Splendoroeki
Michin )Ogaattaa Road Station(Og

Simplehomebaked
food

Kata Bakery

Tomapi (bell pepper)and black miso brownrice flavored gelato
23Yearly Calendar Events Festivals
April to Cherry and Rapeseed
early May Blossom Festival
May

World Econo Move

June

Akita Prefecture Inter-highschool
Boat Racing Tournament

July

Akita Prefectural Boat Racing Competition
Ogata-mura Summer Regatta
Sanchoku Melon Festival in Ogata

AugustOgata Village Bon Dancing Competition
World Green Challenge
Solar Car & Bicycle Race

September Hachirogata Reclamation Memorial Ekiden Relay Race
Katsuranomiya Trophy All Japan Student Water Ski Competition
Ogata-mura Ekiden Relay Race
Ogata Shrine Reitaisai Festival

Summer Regatta

Rowing is an enjoyable sport and has been used in the village asa way to bring people together. The winning teams of the Ogatamura summer regatta get to compete in a national regatta.

October New Rice Harvest Festival in Ogata
Hachirogata Reclamation Memorial Ekiden Relay Race

February Furusato Winter Festival
Tulip Flower Exhibition
Sanchoku Festival in Ogata（Tulip）
Ogata Arts andCulture Festival

An ekiden relay race is held at the beginning of September
every year to commemorate the reclamation ceremony of
September 15th 1964.

New Rice Harvest Festival in Ogata
Rice tasting and the sale of rice and otheragricultural produce takes place. There are also
many other events to enjoy at this autumnal festival.

Ogata Shrine Reitaisai Festival
A Shinto festival takes place every year on
September 10th to pray for a good harvest.
The procession makes its way around thevillage on its way to the shrine.

World Econo Move

This competitive event has taken placearound the Solar Sports Line since 1993.

Sanchoku Melon Festival in Ogata
Ogata is famous for its melons. This seasonal event
enables visitors to enjoy locally grown melon and awide selection of agricultural produce. One can enjoy
timetabled events, a flea market and free museum
entry. This event takes place in front of the Polder
Museum.

Ogata Village Bon Dancing Competition
The Bon Dancing Competition takes
place in the main shopping area. Thereis a fancy dress competition and Miss
Yukata contest.
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Furusato Winter Festival
Ogata Arts and Culture Festival
There are many artistic and cultural groups in thevillage. This event allows them to display theirworks or perform in front of an audience.

This enjoyable event takes place on the multi-purpose sports
ground. Activities include horse riding, horse-drawn sleighrides, treasure hunting games and much more. Ogata’s
delicacies are also available for purchase at the event.
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HOW TO GET HERE

OGATA CENTRAL VILLAGE AREA MAP
Akita Expressway(to Kotooka-Moritake IC)

54

Village Baseball Ground
Village Gymnasium
Kita 2 Chome

Fureai Health Building
Ogata Social Welfare Council
Hidamari-en
Swimming Pool
Higashi 3
Chome

Nishi 3 Chome

42

Nishi 2 Chome

Nishi 4 Chome

Community Center
A Co-opJA
Village Oﬃce

54

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Nishi 1 Chome

101

Higashi 1
ChomeTakanosu

Hotel Utase
Akita Prefectural Agricultural Research Center

Noshiro Minami IC
Hachiryu IC（Akita Biomic Area）

Seitaikei Park P12

101

Oga

285

FutatsuiShirakami IC

Odate

HanawaLine

Akita Kita Airport /Odate Noshiro Airport

103

104

JA Garage

GojomeHachirogata IC

Hachirogata

Osaka (Itami) Airport
80 mins

ay
sw
es

pr

Ex

Nikaho IC

Omagari IC

107

13
107

Yokote IC

Konoura IC

398 Jumonji IC

KitakamiJCT

Yokote342

Yuzawa IC

Mitsuseki IC
Sukawa IC

To Sakata至酒田Tohoku Shinkansen Line

e
Lin

ita

︶

To Akita Expressway
and Gojome-Hachirogata IC

Kakunodate

sen

105

Honjo IC

Tazawako46

Tohoku Expressway

Lake
TazawaMorioka IC Morioka

Nishi Semboku IC
Omagari

Ak

Uetsu
Line

108

︵
Sakura・Nanohana Road (Cherry and Rapeseed Blossom Road)

Kyowa

Akita IC

341 Airport

Kisakata IC

Lake Hachirogata used to be Japan’s 2nd largest
lake behind Lake Biwa before it was reclaimed.
This monument commemorates the water level of
Lake Hachirogata before reclamation.

Haneda Airport
60 mins
Chubu Centrair International Airport 70 mins
Nagoya Komaki Airport 70 mins

Showa Ogahanto IC

7

7

Lake Hachirogata Water-level
Commemorative Monument

Akita

105

Iwaki ICCountry Elevator
There are 80 30-metre grain silos at
Country Elevator that makes it thelargest elevator installation in Asia. It
is a symbolic feature of Ogata-mura.

New Chitose Airport
55 mins

341

Funakoshi

Akita Chuo IC
Akita
Kawabe13 Akita Minami IC
JCT
Akita Airport IC

South Pond Park P11
Hachirogata Settlers Monument

298

Hachirogata

Hachirogata
Residual Lake

KazunoHachimantai IC
Ashiro JCT

Akita Kita IC

Akita Prefectural University,
Ogata Campus

GojomeHachirogata IC

Hachirogata
Kasen Park

Ogata-mura
AccessInformation

TowadaKado
285
KotookaMoritake IC

kan
hin

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Ogatamura

Oga
Line

Towards Route 7,
Hachirogata and
Gojome towns

To Oga City,
Akita City,
Route 101 andOga Peninsula

Miyuki Bridge

Kosaka JCT
Kosaka IC
Towada IC

Odate
100
Minami IC

aS

South
Pond

7

Akit

P10

40°
N
Latitude

Sakura andOgata Fuji P5、11
Nanohana Roade
P6
East Curtain
Lin
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Drain
nn
por Lake Hachirogatal
Water-level Commemorative
tra r Cha Solar Sn
Ce ateru aMonument
P5
W
Ogata Bridgeta-m 1
Oga P1

102

Jukai
Line

7

Odate Kita IC
Noshiro Higashi IC

Higashi Noshiro

Minami 1 Chome

Minami 2
Chome

Latitude and Longitude
Intersection Monument

To Hachinohe

Ogata Shrine

Wild Bird
Observation Station

KotookaMoritake IC

Funakoshi

Ikarigaseki IC

Country
Elevator

Shinsei
Bridge

P5、11

Tidal
Gate

To AomoriOga Peninsula(National Designated)

Elevator

Kado

North
BridgeNorth Pumping Station

Plum Tree
CentralAvenueVillage
Area
CountrySouth Pumping
StationFire Department

Nishi 5 Chome

Ogata Grassland
Wildlife Preserve

101

Mt. Kampu

Ou LineLand
Improvement
Oﬃce

Gingko Tree
AvenueWest Curtain Drain

Oga City◦Haneda – Akita（60 min）
◦Nagoya – Akita（70 min）
◦Osaka（Itami）– Akita（80 min）
◦New Chitose – Akita（55 min）e

P4、13 Ogata-mura
KATA Farmers Market

P20

Observation Station

By Airplaneo LinMichinoeki

P10 Wild Bird

◦90 min from Akita Airport◦60 min from JR Akita Station◦20 min from JR Hachirogata Station◦20 min from JR Kado Station◦20 min from JR Funakoshi Station

Higashi 2
Chome

PoliceSubstation
Akita BankJA Gas Station

Ogata Polder Museum of◦Tokyo – Akita（shortest journey 3 hr 45m）
◦Osaka – Akita（9hr 57m）
◦Sapporo – Akita（9hr 9m）◦JR Ou Line
◦Akita Station – Hachirogata Station（23 min）

Gon

To Oga City
to Miyazawa Beach
and Oga Spa area

Aya Bridge

By CarJunior High School
Elementary School
Kindergarten
Nursery School
Sommin Center
Ogata Clinic
Health Center
Shopping Area

Transport Information
By Train

7

140°E
Longitude

Sendai

Ogachi-Komachi IC
To Yamagata

398
108

Tokyo

ta by
o Oga
Travel Times t
Oga
Peninsula
0:40

Car
3:00 Lake
TowadaKotooka-

0:20 Moritake IC 103
Ogata Kado
Station
Odate City
Village７

0:20 Hachirogata StationeNursing Home101

JR Ou LineP19 Polder Kata-no-yu

Hamaguchi
Pumping Station

JR Oga Line

0:20
Funakoshi
0:30
StationTenno
Green Land

Car travel time
Road number

JR O
u Lin

Rapeseed
Blossom Field P7
Multi-purpose
Sports Area P12
P18 Hotel Sun Rural Ogata

Towards Route 7 and Mitane Town

Mitane Town and Noshiro City（in direction of Shirakami-sanchi World Heritage Site）

Ogata Sustainable Energy Corp.
Solar Power Plant

Moritake

101

Gojome-Hachirogata IC
７

Lake

Tazawa 2:30
Akita
Expressway
46
13 Daisen City

Akita 1: 00
Station

1: 00

Akita
Airport(Expressway travel times)

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Under A Wide Sky
on Land Reborn

Ogata-mura,
Akita Prefecture

Ogata-mura

http://www.ogata.or.jp/

Inquiries

1-1 Chuo, Ogata-mura, Minami
Akita-gun, Akita-ken
Tel.0185-45-2111 Fax.0185-45-2162
E-Mail ogata_mura@ogata.or.jp

Before reclamation

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After reclamation

Mar 2016