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 brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history
A secluded ryokan
A relaxing accommodation loved by women
An old folk house accommodation located in the village forest of Kakunodate
Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting
A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs
The Streets Fill up with the Lights of the Kanto Festival!
A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers
The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai
Experience arts from Akita
The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art
A ritual worth fighting your fear to see
An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains
A classic hotel that blends in to the Little Kyoto of Kakunodate
This hotel's highlight is the open-air bath that overlooks its garden
Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity
Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line