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.
The Streets Fill up with the Lights of the Kanto Festival!
This hotel's highlight is the open-air bath that overlooks its garden
Experience arts from Akita
Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity
Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences
A ritual worth fighting your fear to see
Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line
Come face to face with lions behind glass
A walking path around rising volcanic smoke
The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art
A variety of fascinating baths are available, including a large one resembling the Kurhaus
A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs
Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting
An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains
Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine
A relaxing accommodation loved by women
Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge