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.

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.

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 blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A secluded ryokan

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

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Experience arts from Akita

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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