Best around Surrounding Areas Of Akita Spot List

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 beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

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

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

A secluded ryokan

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art