Best around Surrounding Areas Of Akita Spot List

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.

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.

An old folk house accommodation located in the village forest of Kakunodate

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A secluded ryokan

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

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

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

Experience arts from Akita

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A relaxing accommodation loved by women