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Akita Port Selion
Akita Port Selion · SELION · セリオン
Selion’s fifth-floor observation deck overlooks Akita harbour, the sea and city. Visit for coastal views from above.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Access to the fifth-floor deck is free. Meals, shopping, transport and other facility fees are separate.
Opening hours and closed days
The observation tower opens 09:00–21:00, with last entry at 20:50. Shops, restaurants and the indoor garden have different hours.
What can I see at Akita Port Selion?
Harbour and city views together
Look down over the harbour and sea from the free observation deck, then look towards Akita city.
How to get to Akita Port Selion
Take the Selion line from Akita Station west-side terminal stop 4 and get off at Selion. The ride takes about 25 minutes; the adult one-way fare is JPY 550. Allow time to wait for the bus and walk from the stop to the entrance. Enter Port Tower through its front entrance for the deck. Rista and Plaza are separate buildings. Alternatively, walk about 2km from JR Tsuchizaki Station, taking around 25 minutes; JR fares cost extra.
Facility directions Operator: Selion line timetable Stop-specific fare and timetable search Tourism federation: Selion buildings and entrances
Before you visit
The return bus after sunset
For sunset views, check weather and the bus back to Akita Station together. Choose your viewing time around the return bus rather than staying late based only on deck hours. If having a meal, check restaurant opening separately.
Questions about Akita Port Selion
Does Selion’s observation deck charge admission?
The fifth-floor observation deck is free. Meals, shops, transport and other facilities cost extra.
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- Tourism federation: Selion buildings and entrances ·
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