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.

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

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

Experience arts from Akita