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.

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 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.

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

Experience arts from Akita

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

A secluded ryokan

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

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

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