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.
Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting
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
Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences
A secluded ryokan
A ritual worth fighting your fear to see
A relaxing accommodation loved by women
Experience arts from Akita
Come face to face with lions behind glass
Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line
An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker
The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai
An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains
The Streets Fill up with the Lights of the Kanto Festival!
A genuine Japanese-style ryokan located on the lakeside of Lake Tazawa
A walking path around rising volcanic smoke
A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers