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.

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.

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

A secluded ryokan

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences