Best around Surrounding Areas Of Akita Spot List

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.

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A secluded ryokan

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

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

Experience arts from Akita

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history