Best around Surrounding Areas Of Akita Spot List

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

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

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

A secluded ryokan

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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