Akita International University is situated in Akita Prefecture, about 30 minutes drive from Akita City. The campus is set in a lovely rural area, with forest on three sides and a large prefectural sports facility across the road.
With large tracts of cedar forest nearby, various mountain ranges, the meandering Omono River, and vibrantly colored rice fields, the campus is blessed with a rich natural setting. A truly distinctive feature of AIU is the view of ancient cherry trees blossoming against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, which can be seen from the campus each spring.