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.

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A secluded ryokan

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

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

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

A relaxing accommodation loved by women