Best around 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 magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

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

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Come face to face with lions behind glass

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

Experience arts from Akita

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke