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Ugo羽後
Half a day is enough: drive the Nanamagari Pass, eat ramen, then move on. Not a base for exploring Akita.
Ugo is a small town in southern Akita Prefecture, best known for the winding Nanamagari Pass and its local ramen shops. Most travellers pass through on the way to Yurihonjo or Yuzawa. Half a day covers the main sight and a meal; there is no reason to stay overnight unless you are driving the pass slowly.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Mar (snow on the pass)
- Airport
- AXT
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ugo110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ugo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckAXT Akita Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; limited bus service, check).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical way: the pass and most sights are not served by public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHostel or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a minshuku, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room in a minshuku, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AXT Akita Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; limited bus service, check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ugo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
18 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
15 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the only practical way: the pass and most sights are not served by public transport. Buses run along Highway 311 but are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via Route 311, about 30 min
Coastal city with Honjo Park and the Kameda Castle ruins.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via Route 13, about 20 min
Known for the Kawabata no Yado and the Yuzawa Onsen.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car via Route 13, about 25 min
Famous for the Kamakura snow huts in winter.
Door to door: About 50 min
Car via Route 7, about 40 min
Home to the Nikaho Highlands and the Kujūkushima coast.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ugo town centre
A few minshuku and guesthouses; book ahead. Most visitors sleep in Yurihonjo or Yuzawa.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a minshuku1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Car rental, one day (compact)1 × ¥8,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Fuel for 100 km1 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,150 |
| Trip total≈ ¥22,830 per person per day, bed included | ¥45,650≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ramen bowl | ¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bottle of water | ¥120–200 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Petrol (1 L) | ¥170–190 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nanamagari Pass is narrow and winding; drive slowly, especially in wet weather.
- No ATM in the town centre; bring cash.
- Ramen shops may close early or on short notice; call ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Ugo羽後
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
The US consulate in Sapporo covers Akita; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Akita Airport → Ugo by car: about 1 h 15 min, tolls check
- Ugo → Yurihonjo by car: about 30 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- わかりません — I don't understand (wakarimasen)
No ATM in Ugo; bring cash from Yuzawa or Yurihonjo.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ugo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Mar (snow on the pass) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Seiyoken and the pass viewpoints.
- Add a walking/driving loop for the pass with pull-off coordinates.
- Include a cash-and-ATM map for southern Akita.
Sources
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