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.

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.

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 relaxing accommodation loved by women

A secluded ryokan

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

Enjoy the natural scenery along this local line

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

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

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Experience arts from Akita

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

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

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

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Come face to face with lions behind glass

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see