The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

Bukeyashiki Street with the Ashina family's 15,000-koku castle town. The direct descendants of the family still live in one of the upper-class samurai residences.

Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity

Experience arts from Akita

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A genuine Japanese-style ryokan located on the lakeside of Lake Tazawa

The Streets Fill up with the Lights of the Kanto Festival!

Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge

This hotel's highlight is the open-air bath that overlooks its garden

An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

A variety of fascinating baths are available, including a large one resembling the Kurhaus

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A classic hotel that blends in to the Little Kyoto of Kakunodate

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting