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.

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.

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.

Experience arts from Akita

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

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A secluded ryokan

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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