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.

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.

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

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

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

A secluded ryokan

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

Experience arts from Akita

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

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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