Ugo

Ugo (羽後) is a town in Akita (prefecture).

Understand

Tourist information site

The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

See

• Nanamagari Pass (七曲峠). A seriously windy mountain path that leads over the branch of the Dewa Mountains that cuts across the western third of Ugo. There are multiple areas stop and take in the natural beauty as well as the local spring water known for extending life - Chōmeisui (長命水).

Eat

• 1 Seiyoken (精養軒), 大戸字大戸209-1 (on Highway 311, a block SE of Max Valu), ☏ +81 183 62-3939. W-M 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00. This ramen shop serves many kids of ramen. It also has some rice dishes. The staff are friendly, and will chat if you like. ¥500-1000. 

Go next

• Neighboring cities have much to offer. Consider a day trip to
• Yurihonjo
• Yuzawa
• Yokote.
• Nikaho
• Higashinaruse
• Misato
• Daisen
• Mamurogawa
• Kaneyama