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.

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A secluded ryokan

Experience arts from Akita

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art