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

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Come face to face with lions behind glass

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

The fireworks town of Omagari, the pinnacle of fireworks art

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

A secluded ryokan

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

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

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