was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,836 and a density of 103.50 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 124.02 km<sup>2</sup>.
On October 1, 2005, Kisakata, along with the town of Konoura, was merged into the town of Nikaho (all from Yuri District) to become the city of Nikaho.
The poet Bashà  visited Kisakata as part of his 1689 travels in Honshà «, and composed a famous waka about Kisakata's islands. However, an eruption of Mount Chà Âkai and Kisakata earthquake in 1804 caused the sea bed to rise, and the islands are now surrounded by land, not water. There is a statue of Bashà  at the Kanman Temple, which he visited.
For hikers and climbers Kisakata is the jumping-off point for trips to Mount Chà Âkai. There are also a number of picturesque waterfalls, including the Naso no Shirataki (å¥Âæ½ã®ç½æ»Â) and the Mototaki (å Âæ»Â).