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 ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker