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.

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

Experience arts from Akita

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

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

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

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

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

A ritual worth fighting your fear to see

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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